Overview
Senior Director, Synthetics Manufacturing Drug Product Leader for Manufacturing Science and Technology (MSAT) in the Synthetics Manufacturing Drug Product (SM DP) Platform, Primary Container & Device (PC&D). Provides technical and scientific leadership across the product life cycle from early development to launch and growth, ensuring commercial readiness and value optimization. Role involves internal and external manufacturing network collaboration across regions.
Job Description
We are searching for the best talent to lead MSAT for SM DP, with a focus on synthesis manufacturing drug product technology. This role reports to the VP MSAT and is a member of the MSAT Leadership Team and the SM Manufacturing Platform Leadership Team. Partners with R&D, Value Chain Management, Quality, External Supply and Regulatory to align on strategy and maximize business outcomes.
Location options across multiple countries may be posted under different requisitions to comply with local requirements. Applicants may apply to one or more postings focusing on their preferred country(s).
Responsibilities
* Set strategy, priorities, and objectives; manage MSAT operations across sites to achieve Manufacturing Global Platform goals.
* Partner with the Advanced Manufacturing Lead to deploy innovations and new technology.
* Drive process standardization and best-practice sharing across the platform and sites.
* Lead diverse global technical teams and drive talent development for SM DP Platform.
* Create an organization with deep technical expertise, scientific and manufacturing knowhow.
* Collaborate with R&D, Value Chain Mgmt., Quality, External Supply and Regulatory to align on strategy and maximize business outcomes.
You Will Be Responsible For
* Define and direct MSAT SM DP platform organization; set strategies, methods, and processes to ensure technical and manufacturing integration from development to launch, growth, value optimization, and late-stage readiness.
* Develop relationships with Site GMs, R&D leadership, External Supply, Value Chain Management, and Quality.
* Partner with PC&D R&D to influence selection of new device constituents and primary packaging materials.
* Contribute to business planning with SM Global Manufacturing Platform Lead; translate goals into MS DP MSAT Platform objectives; approve and monitor the Platform budget and address variances.
* Influence technology innovation and deploy standards across assets and products.
* Coach, mentor, and develop staff; evaluate performance and take corrective actions as needed.
* Oversee initiatives and projects related to network reconfiguration, cost improvements, new capabilities, and capacity expansion.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Master’s degree in engineering, science or related field.
* Minimum 15 years of pharmaceutical industry experience.
* Strong expertise in Synthetics Manufacturing Drug Product processes, validation, equipment, and regulations; focus on SM DP technology.
* Proven understanding of Quality & Compliance/Regulatory/Safety (GMP/EHS) for SM DP technology.
* Working knowledge of Supply Chain functions and financials.
* Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
* Fluent in written and spoken English; local language skills preferred.
* Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
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