Senior Director – Technical Services & Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) – Technical Agenda
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Position Summary
The Senior Director of TSMS – Technical Agenda is a strategic leadership role within the central TSMS organization, responsible for shaping and delivering the technical agenda across the Drug Substance and Dry Product portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive generation of technical agenda for products/processes with PR&D minimally on a biannual basis.
* Define the technical agenda for drug substance and dry products, including Spray Dry Dispersion/DP intermediates, and other innovation platforms.
* Lead strategic planning for development and execution of tertiary loop/technical agenda projects and significant and impactful process optimization projects.
* Lead a global team of Associate Directors and technical experts supporting execution of technical agenda across drug substance, dry product and drug product intermediates.
* Build and maintain strong technical relationships at a Senior Director level with BR&D, SMDD, and manufacturing sites.
Qualifications
* Minimum: BSc in a science, engineering, or technical field.
* Preferred: MSc or Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Microbiology.
* 10+ years in pharmaceutical manufacturing or technical services within a cGMP environment.
* Proven leadership in managing technical teams and delivering strategic initiatives.
Skills & Competencies
* Strong strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Deep technical expertise in drug substance manufacturing and commercialization.
* Ability to lead through change and build high-performing teams.
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