Senior Expert, Science & Technology (EPM Specialist)

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

·     Leading and facilitating operational excellence in the External Partner Management (EPM) unit of Chemical and Analytical development (CHAD) in their new group in Hyderabad/Genome Valley.

·     Owning and leading process improvement activities related to externalized process R&D incl. analytical services and supplies of chem. intermediates and APIs.

·     Managing data and readouts related to externalized activities (business, KQI, KPI, etc.)

·     Facilitating regular Portfolio and Business Review meeting and other frequent business activities.

·     Supporting/leading set up of data bases and document flow process within the EPM unit.

·     Supporting documentation/workflows related to externalized business (non-GMP/GMP).

·     Contributing to evaluation, selection and onboarding process of new external partners.

·     Actively managing interactions between internal and external partners to ensure a constructive and well-functioning collaboration.

·     Participating in scientific/technical exchange with internal stakeholders and external partners.

·     Reviewing technical and GPM-relevant documents.

·     Owning, developing and maintaining team SharePoint.

What you’ll bring to the role:

·     Desirable: PhD/MSc in chemistry, chemical engineering or equivalent and a minimum 3 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry in chemical development and/or commercial.

·     Successfully demonstrated expertise in a specific scientific/technical area.

·     Experience in operational excellence and Six Sigma certification is a plus.

·     Excellent knowledge of data management and software/tools such as Office package (e.g. Excel, SharePoint, MSTeams), SAP, planning tools etc.
Personal inclination for IT solutions and data management is a plus.

·     Proven experience in a GMP environment (equipment/facilities, manufacturing, analytics, deviation handling, change control, documentation etc.)

·     Successfully demonstrated expertise in a specific scientific/technical area

·     Fluent English (oral and written).

·     Strong coordination and communication skills, collaborative spirit, self-driven attitude, high level of learning agility are key attitudes.

·     Experience and knowledge in procurement of API, intermediates, raw materials and services incl. management of RFPs and RFIs is a plus.