Experienced Leader Opportunity
An exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader to join our Site Leadership Team, supporting the GM and SLT in all aspects of operation and strategic planning.
Main Responsibilities:
* Show Strategic Leadership and clear vision for the group, embracing change and continuous improvement while motivating and developing the strong management team in place.
* Interface with customers during the development and technology transfer phase of projects, including technology and analytical transfers of products to the site.
* Develop processes to ensure manufacturing readiness for various product phases and lifecycles.
* Lead analytical method development for testing raw materials, intermediates, and APIs at different development stages.
* Ensure process validation for new products and lifecycle changes, generating control strategies and validation methods.
* Transfer products to Operations after commercial validation, ensuring manufacturing readiness.
* Transfer analytical methods to QC for raw material, intermediate, and API testing at all lifecycle phases.
* Transfer methods to IPC for in-process control testing of processes across all manufacture and lifecycle phases.
* Evaluate safety protocols and perform necessary safety testing for all products.
* Provide material science characterization support and crystallization assistance.
* Solve technical and analytical issues and implement improvements as needed.
* Stay updated on current technologies and manufacturing trends.
* Establish a robust succession plan for key roles within the team.
* Foster a strong quality, EHS, PPI, and compliance culture within the team.
* Manage team operating expenses and support capital requirements planning for future needs.
Candidate Requirements:
* Minimum Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degree; M.Eng or Ph.D. preferred.
* Decisive leader who empowers teams, clearly communicates goals, and objectives.
* Visionary leader embracing continuous improvement and transformational change.
* Extensive experience in Pharmaceuticals, API manufacturing, BioPharma, or similar industries.
* Working knowledge of CDMO advantageous.
* Experience in technology transfer and process development.
* Practical knowledge leading multi-disciplinary teams at a Senior level.
* Budget management experience.