Technical Director - Pharma Supply Chain & CMC Leadership

GlaxoSmithKline; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Technical Director for its Supply Chain team. The role requires oversight of pharmaceutical development from early discovery to commercial products. You will manage CMC and provide scientific leadership, ensuring alignment across various functions. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and proven leadership experience in drug product formulation. The company offers competitive benefits and is committed to a diverse workforce.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience in drug product formulation/development within a major pharma company.
• Proven record in R&D/manufacturing environments and cross-functional team leadership.
• Strong technical background in oral solid dose (OSD) and/or sterile product development.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership for a portfolio of assets in ViiV’s development pipeline.
• Lead external product development collaborations.
• Drive development of self-administration devices for long-acting injectable assets.

Skills

Leadership experience in drug product formulation

Strong technical background in OSD

Excellent strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Degree in a science or technical discipline

Higher degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

A leading pharmaceutical company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Technical Director for its Supply Chain team. The role requires oversight of pharmaceutical development from early discovery to commercial products. You will manage CMC and provide scientific leadership, ensuring alignment across various functions. Ideal candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and proven leadership experience in drug product formulation. The company offers competitive benefits and is committed to a diverse workforce.