Sr. Director - Technical Services Manufacturing Science (TSMS) IPM

Role Summary

This position provides leadership for the Parenteral Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (TS/MS) organization within Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing for our Insulin products. It assures that appropriately qualified resources and systems are in place to provide scientific stewardship of existing processes and develop/integrate appropriate science-based compliance and productivity continuous improvement programs. This position is a member of the Plant Lead Team.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to TS/MS organization for technical and administrative issues.
• Provide leadership and governance to the technical/scientific agenda for the site.
• Process monitoring for continuous improvement of control strategy, risk reduction, maintenance of the validated state and for manufacturing productivity.
• Performance management and development of staff.
• Assure that appropriately trained and qualified staff is in place to provide day to day support and project support for new and existing products.
• Represent the TS/MS organization at the different building leadership teams within Indianapolis Parenteral Manufacturing (i.e., Operational Flow Teams, Science/Engineering Teams, and Quality Lead Team).
• Develop and utilize reward and recognition initiatives for staff.
• Ensure focus on the plants needs from a TS/MS perspective is maintained.
• Prioritize productivity and compliance improvements.

Qualifications

• Required: Prior experience in technical leadership roles/cross functional experience.
• Required: Ability to prioritize efforts.
• Required: Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Required: Effective interpersonal skills.
• Required: Understanding of Manufacturing and cGMPs.
• Required: Prior experience in Parenteral Manufacturing.
• Required: Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, working safely and accountable for supporting all HSE Corporate and Site Goals.
• Preferred: Prior experience in TS/MS.
• Preferred: Parenteral experience.

Education

• B.Sc. degree with ten or more years of related pharmaceutical experience.

Additional Requirements

• 8 hour days – Monday through Friday; Overtime will be required; Minimal Travel required.
• Applicant will work in various areas within the Parenteral Plant; some allergens are present; mobility requirements and exposure to allergens should be considered when applying.