CMC Project Lead (f/m/d)

If you’re passionate about changing lives for the better, this is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. In Research & Development, we’re continuously exploring innovative new treatment options to make a stronger, more positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve. You’ll work with talented colleagues in a state-of-the-art Research & Development environment, developing innovative medicines that change the live of patients for the better and help us make progress towards our vision of a world free of pain. Join us today, and discover the difference you can make.

What the job looks like
Each day you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:
 

• Lead global CMC drug development projects from candidate profiling until successful regulatory approval and transfer to commercial manufacturing in a fully outsourced setting
• Represent CMC function in global program team to provide input into the global program strategy and development plan
• Translate the global program strategy into a CMC development strategy and CMC milestones
• Oversee the external execution of CMC development and manufacturing activities
• Lead CMC-specific scientific discussions with external service providers and internal stakeholders
• Generate and oversee CMC project plan and budget
• Manage CMC project risks including project analyses and elaboration of mitigation actions
• Facilitate exchange of project information and alignment with all relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Establish alliance management with commercial and internal partners ensuring an effective cooperation

What you'll bring to the table
To make the most of this role and truly thrive:

• University master degree and PhD preferably in Pharmacy, with a scientific background in pharmaceutical technology
• At least 5-10 years of experience in technical pharmaceutical product development, either in Drug Product or related Analytical Development 
• Experience over all phases of drug product development and product registration is a plus 
• Proven ability to effectively communicate through and work in a matrix organization in a multinational company
• Fluency in (business) English, German language skills is a plus
• Passionate and experienced in project leadership and cooperating with external partners
• Excellent communication, negotiation and conflict management skills
• Broad international/intercultural working experience

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