[Hiring] Director, 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.

All of the above will be performed in close partnership with Viatris 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 Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sourcing, R&D and other departments to support holistic management of contract manufacturing capability and reliability.
• Being a technical leader for the team and a project manager for approved projects for the assigned product(s).
• Acting as the technical point of contact for the Contract Manufacturing Organisation (CMO).
• Evaluating capacity versus commercial demand and proposing capacity plans to Senior Management.
• Evaluating CMO technical performance and proposing changes when needed for timely supply of cost-efficient, cGMP product.
• Seeking creative, compliant ways to overcome disagreements internally or with CMOs.
• Educating CMOs on how best to work with Viatris regarding communications, quality requirements, and scheduling.
• Independently managing Vendors to meet timelines for required projects to support timely supply to markets around the world.
• Driving the project timeline with the vendor and the internal team to complete protocols, change controls, and document reviews.
• Reporting on progress to management with risk evaluation and proposed mitigation plans if warranted.
• Participating in negotiations representing Viatris’ best interests with CMO’s on topics where you have subject matter expertise.
• Developing and executing tech transfer project plans in collaboration with R&D and regional functional teams as well as CMO’s.
• Providing interface support between Process Development and Manufacturing Operations to ensure proper implementation of new processes/technologies into GMP manufacturing operation.
• Leading support for GMP manufacturing Operations external to Viatris by leading investigations and determination of Root Cause.
• Driving CAPA closure where appropriate.
• Identifying opportunities to improve quality, safety, productivity and reliability of manufacturing processes.
• Utilising sound science and optimal technical solutions to improve plant performance.
• Creating a business case with the help of direct manager and proposing improvements for management approval of spending.
• Developing technical proficiency of Viatris colleagues through sharing product/process knowledge.
• Providing leadership with necessary information for planning, organising, developing, and integrating the technical efforts.
• Driving the continuous improvement of the company’s existing technologies while supporting the development of new technological and/or product innovations.
• Managing all assigned products technical issues and leading experimental design related to process improvement, scale-up, introduction of new technology.
• Gathering and maintaining product technical and performance information to establish a corporate database for process improvement programs.
• Managing specific technical projects to meet scope, time, and budget.
• Leveraging various departments to execute projects and partnering with R&D to ensure new initiatives are aligned.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) with a specialization in Engineering or a related science field is required.
• A Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Knowledgeable in many aspects of pharmaceutical development and GMP manufacturing.
• Possess a unique combination of technical skills, administrative management skills, teamwork orientation, and inter-personal skills.
• Experience 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.
• Statistical analysis and reporting of results in a professional and technically responsible manner.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing English is required.

Requirements

• Flexibility to be based in the United States or Europe.

Benefits

• Emphasis on Health & Wellness programmes.
• 100% paid medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life cover.
• Excellent employer-matched pension scheme with Viatris contributing up to 11%.
• 2 paid volunteer days per year.