Director Analytical Characterization (m/f/d)

Your Profile:

• Extensive industry experience in the technical / analytical development of Biosimilars
  
• Ph.D. Relevant Technical Discipline w/ 10+ yrs. Experience in leading large teams in Analytical Development or adjacent R&D Teams in global technical development organizations
  
• Track record in leading change and process improvement initiatives
  
• Proven servant leadership skills leading teams through ambiguous times
  
• Distinguished R&D leader with exceptionally broad and in-depth knowledge in the area of Analytical Development /Characterization and adjunct disciplines
  
• Thorough knowledge of relevant regulations and regulatory guidelines and proven successful track record of BLA submission and regulatory health authority interactions
  
• Excellent communication/presentation skills. Advanced coaching and mentoring skills.
  
• Strategic thinking and ability to lead in a matrix organization
  
• English: fluent spoken & written
  
• Lean six sigma certification is a plus!

Your Tasks:

• Lead and actively manage the Analytical Characterization department within Biosimilar technical development of Sandoz t and drive a culture of exceptional performance and continuous improvement, enabling innovative, competitive, compliant, and consistent delivery on objectives of teams, projects, networks and/or platforms.
  
• Drive evolution of the team and improve current processes to match evolving landscape and requirements while actively leading that change.
  
• Provide scientific and managerial leadership to efficiently perform the analytical characterization of Biosimilar candidates
  
• Create and implement reliable yet cost efficient methods/processes and procedures - Ensure staying within budget and optimizing resource utilization
  
• Ensure adherence to current regulations and data integrity in development.
  
• Address complex R&D issues and collaborate across technical development line functions. Evaluate and implement new related scientific technologies.
  
• Build and maintain a highly agile and efficient organization to flexibly react on changing priorities and
  
• Understand and meet individual program and customer needs and ensure team activities are aligned with overall biosimilar development processes.
  
• Drive the Analytical Characterization strategic plan and its implementation. Ensure current and future needs are fully met, adequately resourced, delivered on time and in full compliance.

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