Bei Daiichi Sankyo stehen wir vereint hinter einem einzigen Ziel: Das Leben auf der ganzen Welt durch innovative Medikamente zu verbessern. Mit aktiver Innovation seit 1899, Präsenz in mehr als 30 Ländern und über 19.000 Mitarbeitern entwickeln wir bahnbrechende Therapien in der Onkologie, für Herz-Kreislauf-Erkrankungen, seltene Krankheiten und Immunerkrankungen. Im Einklang mit unserer Vision 2030, "ein innovatives globales Gesundheitsunternehmen zu sein, das zur nachhaltigen Entwicklung der Gesellschaft beiträgt", gestalten wir eine gesündere, hoffnungsvollere Zukunft für Patienten, ihre Familien und die Gesellschaft.
Purpose of the function
The role is responsible for formulation design and process development across various modalities, with a focus on ADCs, within the Formulation Technology Research Laboratories (FTRL). Responsibilities include supporting the preparation of regulatory submissions (e.g., NDA, BLA, and post-approval changes) as well as manufacturing technology transfer to commercial sites. The role also drives the exploration and evaluation of new technologies within FTRL and serves as an integral contributor to decision-making processes in the Formulation Technology Research Laboratories
Your Responsipilites
- Provide technical and disciplinary leadership for the group.
- Plan, lead, and implement product development projects within the Formulation Technology Research Laboratories (FTRL).
- Establish manufacturing processes, control strategies, and formulation designs.
- Provide technical support for Life Cycle Management (LCM) of commercialized products.
- Lead manufacturing technology transfer activities, primarily to Daiichi Sankyo Europe and CDMOs in the EU, as well as pivotal formulation development.
- Oversee CTM manufacturing activities at Daiichi Sankyo manufacturing sites and/or CDMOs in the EU.
- Support and prepare regulatory submissions for clinical development, NDA, and BLA applications.
- Develop and execute the group's mid-term strategy, annual business plan, and performance review process.
- Manage project progress, operational activities, and resource allocation within the group.
- Drive talent development, foster employee engagement, and support team growth.
- Lead the training and supervision of pharmaceutical interns in accordance with local regulations (Approbationsordnung).
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Pharmacy, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or a Master's degree with equivalent professional experience.
- Extensive experience (preferably 10+ years) in formulation research, CMC development, or related functions within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in a global organization.
- Proven expertise in formulation development, product development, and analytical activities.
- In-depth knowledge of global CMC development, particularly formulation research, technology transfer, CMC regulatory requirements, and GMP compliance.
- Demonstrated creativity and, ideally, a strong track record of successful drug development
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to provide strategic direction, develop talent, and build high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative teams.
- Demonstrated success in supporting and/or leading BLA submissions
- Previous experience in a line management role
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders, build consensus, and manage conflicts across all organizational levels.
- Proven ability to work effectively in global matrix organizations and to lead cross-functional, multi-regional, and multicultural teams.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop and oversee long- and mid-term formulation strategies and ensure effective resource planning.
- Business-level proficiency in written and spoken English.
