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PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
Lead the design/evaluation of formulations and manufacturing processes for solid, semi-solid or liquid dosage forms.
Lead development of new formulations and scale-up procedures of solid, semi-solid or liquid dosage forms at the pre-clinical, clinical and post marketing stages of drug development.
Manage resources in their PPT work group to achieve project and team objectives.
Lead/participate in problem solving for formulations, equipment and processes.
Develop realistic proposals and timelines, Write development reports.
Write protocols for feasibility work and manufacturing batch records and clinical trial materials.
Write and ensure timely execution of protocols and provision of results in accordance with cGMP and company standards.
Coach people in their work group in e.g. drug development process, PDS systems
Liaise with Project Management, Facility/Equipment Schedulers, Materials Management, Analytical Development and other functional areas to meet project and team objectives
Participate in relevant meetings/teleconferences with clients; may involve travel to client sites.
Maintain expert knowledge of pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation and procedures necessary to perform the tasks. Keep current with scientific literature and industry trends relating to process technologies; disseminate relevant information. Key technical leadership role in CEI; look for opportunities for publication/external presentations
Other related duties as assigned
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Minimum B.Sc. in pharmaceutical science or technology, M.Sc. or Ph.D. preferred
Minimum 4 years of experience in drug development.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of the drug development process.
Demonstrable organizational skills relevant to drug development.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, Computer literate.
Established leadership and organizational skills.
Experience in technical/scientific discussions with clients.
Established quality, regulatory, and production mindset including an appreciation for client service and the contract manufacturing industry.
Works independently with minimal need for intervention by more senior management.
Able to execute own work which is typically planned by others.
Proficiency with the English language.
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