[Hiring] Director, Global Technical Services @Viatris

Role Description

The Director, Global Technical Services - Respiratory is responsible for leading technical aspects of externally manufactured products for the Respiratory portfolio and selected global key brands. This includes:

• Developing and executing tech transfer projects in alignment with projected commercial launch targets.
• Improving robustness and efficiency of manufacturing processes resulting in optimal right first time (“RFT”) and cost competitiveness.
• Providing and developing technical expertise to support the overall performance of vendors.
• Meeting or exceeding safety, quality, customer service, and cost targets.

This will be performed in close partnership with Viatris Respiratory Research and Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, and other departments as required to manage third-party manufacturing in a holistic approach.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Partnering with Respiratory R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sourcing, and other departments to support holistic management of contract manufacturing capability and reliability.
• Being the technical point of contact for the Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) including evaluation of technical performance and capacity against commercial demand.
• Demonstrating competence in negotiation and influencing skills related to CMO/vendor/project management.
• Independently managing CMOs/vendors to agreed project timelines, ensuring alignment with internal project teams.
• Developing and executing tech transfer project plans in collaboration with Respiratory R&D.
• Leading support for GMP manufacturing Operations external to Viatris by leading investigations and determination of Root Cause.
• Identifying opportunities to improve quality, safety, productivity, and reliability of manufacturing processes.
• Acting as an SME in your field to support other members of the technical services team.
• Driving the continuous improvement of the company’s existing technologies while supporting the development of new technological and/or product innovations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) with a specialization in Engineering or a related science field is required, with relevant experience.
• Knowledgeable in pharmaceutical development and GMP manufacturing, preferably for respiratory products.
• Experience required in at least one of the following product categories: OINDP, parenteral, blow-fill-seal, vaccine, or drug/device combinations.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute experimental plans, especially in commercial plants.
• Experience of statistical analysis and reporting of results to both technical and senior leader stakeholders.
• Ability to build, lead, and technically manage matrix teams responsible for the delivery of complex products.
• Clear demonstration of leader behaviors including influencing, negotiation, conflict management, and stakeholder/senior leader management.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken format.
• Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading, and writing English is required.

Requirements

• This remote role has flexibility to be based in the UK, Europe, or the United States.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives, and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.