Global Director, Technical Services, Respiratory

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Oversee the technical dimensions of externally produced respiratory products and specific global key brands.

• Design and implement technology transfer initiatives that align with commercial launch objectives.

• Enhance the robustness, efficiency, first-pass success rate, and cost-effectiveness of manufacturing processes.

• Offer technical expertise to bolster vendor performance and third-party manufacturing efforts.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sourcing, R&D, and other divisions.

• Act as the technical leader, project manager, and primary technical contact for contract manufacturing organizations.

• Assess CMO capacity in relation to commercial demand and suggest capacity plans.

• Analyze CMO technical performance and recommend changes for timely, cost-effective cGMP product supply.

• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to adhere to project timelines.

• Update management on project progress, risks, and mitigation strategies.

• Engage in CMO negotiations as a subject matter expert.

• Formulate and implement tech transfer strategies with R&D, regional teams, and CMOs.

• Assist in the integration of processes and technologies into GMP manufacturing operations.

• Lead investigations related to external GMP manufacturing, including root-cause analysis and CAPA resolution.

• Identify and suggest enhancements to manufacturing quality, safety, productivity, and reliability.

• Facilitate the development of technical expertise among Viatris colleagues through sharing product and process knowledge.

• Provide leadership with insights regarding external manufacturing systems, objectives, schedules, and budgets.

• Promote continuous improvement and support the innovation of new technologies and products.

• Address technical issues and design experiments for process enhancement, scale-up, and the introduction of new technologies.

• Maintain technical and performance documentation for products to aid in process improvement and troubleshooting.

• Oversee technical projects to ensure adherence to scope, timelines, and budget constraints.

• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) specializing in Engineering or a related scientific discipline is required.

• Relevant professional experience is essential.

• In-depth knowledge of various facets of pharmaceutical development and GMP manufacturing is a must.

• Possess technical skills, administrative management capabilities, teamwork orientation, and strong interpersonal skills.

• Experience in at least one product category: OINDP, parenteral, blow-fill-seal, vaccine, or drug/device combinations.

• Capability to plan, coordinate, and implement experimental strategies, particularly in commercial settings.

• Proficient in statistical analysis and professional technical reporting of findings.

• Ability to lead assigned project teams and work efficiently in a matrix environment.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, along with effective presentation abilities.

• Proficiency in speaking, understanding, reading, and writing in English is mandatory.

• This role may be located in the United States or Europe.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salaries.

• Comprehensive benefits.

• Excellent opportunities for career advancement.

• Initiatives to promote work-life balance.

• An inclusive work environment.

• Programs focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.