Summary
About the Role
Responsibilities
- As Drug Product Project Leader be the strategic lead of complex Drug Product Development projects (e.g. for Oligonucleotides or RLTs) within the PHAD Specialty Unit
- Lead and manage all formulation and process development activities for parenteral formulation development and parenteral manufacturing.
- Represent DP project teams in global CMC teams, providing strong quality awareness, scientific expertise, and project management skills.
- Develop a sound DP project strategy, including contingency planning and risk assessments, in line with overall Technical R&D project plan and guidelines.
- Monitor project plans and ensures timely availability of agreed timelines.
- Contribute actively to network deliverables and cross-functional initiatives, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing.
- Act as an author, reviewer, or approver for PHAD owned documents, supporting submission writing and addressing inspection requirements.
- Ensures adherence to the EP/ LP project review process and high quality documentation through relevant governance boards.
- Leads the Transfer Team and clinical development activities in alignment with TDP for late phase and LCM projects.
- Leads and / or contributes actively to respective Network deliverables and cross-functional workstreams/initiatives.
- Assesses, consolidates and negotiates resource needs (internal & external costs) and timelines. Lead budgeting process for DP activities.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Technology or related disciplines with 7+ years of industry experience in parenteral drug product development, e.g. for Oligonucleotides (mRNA, siRNA, ASO) or Biologics (ADC, proteins), OR Master's degree with 9+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience.
- Broad and profound understanding of development activities and processes in pharmaceutical sciences (parenteral, aseptic, solution, and/or suspension)
- Strong knowledge of laboratory and/or technical tools ((e.g., Quality by Design, statistical software, Process Analytical Technology).
- Familiarity with devices such as pre-filling syringes, vials, and combination products is an advantage.
- Strong scientific leadership skills.
- Basic / Advanced skills in Data Analysis and Data Visualization, including application of data science tools
- Strong knowledge of relevant GLP, GMP regulations and policies requirements in parenteral Drug Product development and manufacturing.
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