SeniorDirector (MSAT)

Next Generation Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Generation Recruitment is seeking a senior Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) leader to build and head a new MSAT function within a global pharmaceutical organisation. You will define strategy, build a high-performing team, and connect Development with Commercial Manufacturing across a worldwide network.

You will lead technology transfer, PPQ, scale-up, process validation and commercialization, while shaping lifecycle strategies and technical standards across sites.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of MSAT/Technical Operations experience in pharma.
• Proven track record building or transforming MSAT functions.
• Experience supporting commercial products with CMOs/CDMOs.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new MSAT function within a global pharma network.
• Bridge Pharmaceutical Development and Commercial Manufacturing across sites.
• Lead technology transfer, PPQ, process validation, scale-up, and commercialization.
• Develop lifecycle management strategies and technical standards.
• Drive process optimization, robustness, and continuous improvement.
• Implement data-driven process monitoring and KPIs.
• Partner with Development, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory for launches.
• Lead and develop a high-performing technical team.

Skills

MSAT Leadership

Technology Transfer

Process Validation

Scale-Up

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

A rare opportunity for a senior Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) leader to build and lead a brand-new MSAT function within a global pharmaceutical organisation.

Reporting directly to the VP of Technical Operations, you will define the MSAT strategy, build a high-performing technical organisation and establish the critical bridge between Pharmaceutical Development and Commercial Manufacturing. This is a highly visible leadership role offering the opportunity to shape how future products are developed, commercialised and continuously improved across a global manufacturing network.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT) function.
• Build the technical bridge between Pharmaceutical Development and Commercial Manufacturing.
• Lead technology transfer, PPQ, process validation, scale-up and commercialisation activities.
• Develop process science, technical standards and lifecycle management strategies.
• Drive process optimisation, manufacturing robustness and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Implement data-driven process monitoring and technical performance metrics.
• Partner with Development, Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory to support successful product launches and lifecycle management.
• Lead and develop a high-performing technical team while influencing key stakeholders across the organisation.

Requirements

Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related scientific discipline.

15+ years' experience within Manufacturing Science & Technology (MSAT), Technical Operations, Process Development or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.

Proven experience building or transforming an MSAT or Technical Operations function within a pharmaceutical environment.

Significant experience supporting commercial products across internal manufacturing sites and external manufacturing partners (CMOs/CDMOs).

Demonstrated success leading technology transfer, process validation, PPQ, scale-up and commercialisation programmes.

Proven ability to bridge Pharmaceutical Development and Commercial Manufacturing, supporting products throughout their lifecycle.

Deep understanding of oral solid dose manufacturing, process science, control strategies, cGMP, ICH guidelines and global regulatory requirements.

Experience leading high-performing technical teams and influencing senior cross-functional stakeholders within complex global organisations.

Strategic leadership capability with the ability to develop technical strategy while remaining hands-on in execution.

Experience in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and developing technical business cases is highly advantageous.

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