Leads the Technical Operations team in support of the manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, intermediates, and drug product intermediates at external contract manufacturing facilities in the region.
Provides leadership and expertise in technical oversight, portfolio management, continuous improvement, talent development and upskilling organization capabilities.
Reports to the Executive Director, Chemical Technical Operations (CTO), Small Molecule Science & Technology.
Responsible for oversight of external contract manufacturing facilities in the North America region.
Leads and develops a diverse team to enable evolving business needs.
Works across functions to develop and enable realization of strategic initiatives aligned with company priorities.

Bachelors in a technical field (Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical Sciences) with minimum 10 years of relevant pharmaceutical industry experience; or Master’s with minimum 7 years of relevant experience; or PhD with minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Leadership experience in one or more roles in Technical Operations, Process Development, Manufacturing, Quality Operations or Engineering.
Demonstrated experience with traditional API processing as well as introducing new technologies and ways of working is necessary.
Familiarity with use of biocatalysts, enzyme manufacturing, flow chemistry, processing of highly potent compounds, or sterile/low bioburden DS manufacturing is advantageous.
The individual must ensure strong technical capability is developed for new products as part of acquisition and commercialization, and an appropriate control strategy is realized.
Frequent travel about 25%.

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

Director, Chemical Technical Operations – External Manufacturing

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