Director, Global Technical Services

Viatris; United States; Remote; USD 112,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge generics and brands. The Director, Global Technical Services - Respiratory leads technical aspects of externally manufactured products and tech transfer projects to align with commercial targets.

Responsibilities include managing CMOs, leading risk-based improvements, and collaborating with R&D, Quality and Sourcing to ensure on-time delivery, safety, quality, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science field is required.
• Experience in pharmaceutical development and GMP manufacturing, preferably for respiratory products.
• Experience in at least one of: OINDP, parenteral, blow-fill-seal, vaccine, or drug/device combinations.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute experimental plans in commercial plants.
• Experience of statistical analysis and reporting of results to both technical and senior leader stakeholders.
• Ability to build, lead, and technically manage matrix teams responsible for delivery of complex products.
• Clear demonstration of leadership behaviors including influencing, negotiation, conflict management and senior stakeholder management.
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of externally manufactured products for the Respiratory portfolio.
• Partner with Respiratory R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sourcing and others to manage contract manufacturing capabilities.
• Be the technical point of contact for CMOs including evaluation of performance and capacity.
• Independently manage CMOs/vendors to agreed project timelines and budgets, with risk mitigations.
• Develop and execute tech transfer plans in collaboration with Respiratory R&D and Manufacturing Operations.
• Lead investigations and CAPA closures for external manufacturing topics including process, QC, stability, and materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, safety, productivity and reliability of manufacturing processes.
• Act as SME and develop technical proficiency of Viatris colleagues.
• Drive continuous improvement of existing technologies and support new tech introductions in partnership with Quality and R&D.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

GMP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related science

Job description

Mylan Inc.

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life’s moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here’s how the role will make an impact:

The Director, Global Technical Services - Respiratory is responsible for leading technical aspects of externally manufactured products for the Respiratory portfolio and selected global key brands. This includes developing and executing tech transfer projects in alignment with projected commercial launch targets; improving robustness and efficiency of manufacturing processes resulting in optimal right first time (“RFT”) and cost competitiveness; providing and developing technical expertise to support the overall performance of vendors; meeting or exceeding safety, quality, customer service and cost targets. This will be performed in close partnership with Viatris Respiratory Research and Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing and other departments as required to manage third party manufacturing in a holistic approach.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• For assigned products, partner with Respiratory R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Sourcing and other departments as needed to support holistic management of contract manufacturing capability and reliability. This includes technical and project leadership for assigned products.

• Be the technical point of contact for the Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) including evaluation of technical performance and capacity against commercial demand.

• Demonstrate competence in negotiation and influencing skills as related to CMO/vendor/project management and further be able to effectively manage conflict and communicate recommendations/mitigations to senior management.

• Independently manage CMOs/vendors to agreed project timelines, ensuring alignment with internal project teams. Ensure all stakeholders remain on track to deliver projects within the agreed budget and timeframe resulting in a quality process and product. Further, demonstrate the ability to use risk management tools to describe changes/mitigations for delivery of a successful project.

• Develop and execute tech transfer project plans in collaboration with Respiratory R&D. Provide the interface support between Process Development and Manufacturing Operations to ensure effective implementation of new processes/technologies into GMP manufacturing operation.

• Lead support for GMP manufacturing Operations external to Viatris by leading investigations and determination of Root Cause. Drive CAPA closure where appropriate. Support topics include, but are not limited to, production process, QC testing, stability results, and raw materials.

• Identify opportunities to improve quality, safety, productivity and reliability of manufacturing processes, including the introduction of new technology. Using sound science and optimal technology, translate opportunities into a business case inclusive of budget, time and risk/mitigation profile with a focus of improving quality and cost.

• Act as an SME in your field to support other members of the technical services team and where required develop technical proficiency of Viatris colleagues through sharing product/process knowledge.

• Drive the continuous improvement of the company’s existing technologies while also supporting the development of new technological and/or product innovations and introduction in partnership with Quality, External Supply Operations, and R&D.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) with a specialization in Engineering or a related science field is required, with relevant experience. Related experience and/or education may be considered.

• Must be knowledgeable in pharmaceutical development and GMP manufacturing, preferably for respiratory products.

• Experience required in at least one of the following product categories: OINDP, parenteral, blow-fill-seal, vaccine, or drug/device combinations.

• Must possess the ability to plan, coordinate, and execute experimental plans, especially in commercial plants.

• Experience of statistical analysis and reporting of results to both technical and senior leader stakeholders.

• The ability to build, lead, and technically manage matrix teams responsible for the delivery of complex products.

• Clear demonstration of leader behaviors including influencing, negotiation, conflict management and stakeholder/senior leader management.

• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken format.

• This remote role has flexibility to be based in the UK, Europe or the United States.

• Proficiency in speaking, comprehending, reading and writing English is required.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. The salary range for this position is $112,000.00 - $236,000.00 USD.

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.