Recruiter's Glossary

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CDMO

Term from Pharmaceutical Services industry explained for recruiters

A CDMO (Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization) is a company that helps pharmaceutical companies create and produce medicines. Think of them as specialized partners who have the facilities, expertise, and proper certifications to develop and manufacture drugs for other companies. They're like a professional kitchen that restaurants can hire to make their special recipes - but for medicines. Companies use CDMOs to save money on building their own facilities and to get products to market faster. You might also see them called CMOs (Contract Manufacturing Organizations) or CPOs (Contract Production Organizations).

Examples in Resumes

Managed quality control processes at a leading CDMO facility

Led technology transfer projects between client companies and Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization

Supervised production operations at CMO manufacturing site

Coordinated multiple CDMO projects with pharmaceutical clients

Typical job title: "CDMO Professionals"

Also try searching for:

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Specialist CDMO Project Manager CDMO Operations Manager Pharmaceutical Production Manager Quality Control Specialist Technology Transfer Manager Process Development Scientist

Where to Find CDMO Professionals

Professional Networks

Industry Resources

Job Boards

Example Interview Questions

Senior Level Questions

Q: How do you manage relationships between CDMO and client companies?

Expected Answer: Should discuss experience in client communication, project management, handling confidential information, and managing expectations while ensuring quality and timeline compliance.

Q: Describe your experience with technology transfer in a CDMO setting.

Expected Answer: Should explain process of transferring manufacturing processes from client to CDMO, including documentation, validation, and problem-solving approaches.

Mid Level Questions

Q: What quality control measures are essential in CDMO operations?

Expected Answer: Should mention GMP compliance, documentation procedures, quality testing protocols, and handling deviations or out-of-specification results.

Q: How do you handle multiple client projects simultaneously?

Expected Answer: Should discuss project management skills, prioritization methods, resource allocation, and maintaining quality across different projects.

Junior Level Questions

Q: What is GMP and why is it important in CDMO operations?

Expected Answer: Should explain Good Manufacturing Practice basics and its importance in ensuring product quality and safety in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Q: What documentation is important in CDMO operations?

Expected Answer: Should mention batch records, SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), quality control documents, and the importance of accurate record-keeping.