Head - R&D Analytical Department - Pharmaceutical

Discipline : Marketing

Subsector : Market Research

Location : Mumbai

About our Client: Our client is a leader in generics manufacturing and is one of the most well known pharmaceutical MNCs. They are looking for a senior leadership hire in their global drug development facility

Job Description:

- Reporting to the R&D Head, you will responsible for leading the groundwork on new drug product development. You will lead the effort for all analytical activities related to the support and development of processes for small molecules and peptides.

- This includes analytical method development for the evaluation or characterization of drug substance, drug product, in-process control, impurity, reference standards, cleaning certification and excipient samples.

- The aim is additionally to support process validation, laboratory stability studies and tech transfer to clinical or commercial manufacturing sites.

- The successful candidate will work with global health authorities and support all regulatory filings and will assume responsibility for a team of almost 30 staff.

- At a broader level, you will develop and implement the strategic vision and tactical plans and ensure they are aligned and consistent with overall company goals and objectives.

- You will inspire, motivate and communicate the vision to employees and begin to build consensus toward the adoption of and commitment to new standards, metrics and reporting tools while continually growing the skill sets of the group as a whole.

The Successful Candidate: We require applicants with the following attributes:

- At least 10 years of work experience in a leading pharmaceutical organization

- Masters degree (PhD preferred) in pharmacy or chemistry

- Meaningful experience working abroad or with international stakeholders

- Strong analytics background and track record

- Experience working with global regulatory agencies

- Willing to travel overseas for long periods

- Excellent communication skills and collaborative management style

- Good management track record

What's on Offer:

- An opportunity to be part of one of the most forward thinking global pharmaceutical MNCs, and manage a role which is at the forefront of advanced technology and can make a significant impact on the new product development and future revenues of the organization.

- The role also provides a chance to work with global stakeholders and manage an international team.

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