Tehnični projektni vodja / Director TPPM (m/f/d) (2024)

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the establishment of a scientifically & regulatory sound and business driven CMC project strategy including risk assessments and contingency planning, in line with overall global development project strategy and together with assigned CMC team.
• Ensure alignment with departments and functions inside and outside of TRD as well as 3rd parties as appropriate. Drive endorsem*nt of CMC project strategy by respective Novartis boards.
• Proactively communicate overall project strategy, key risks, issues and any other critical topics in a timely manner to the appropriate management level, customer and stakeholders.
• Ensure that issues are resolved in a timely fashion and not unnecessarily escalated.
•Understand and proactively manage the cross-functional aspects of assigned project(s) among departments within and outside TRD (e.g. Regulatory, Safety, Clinical, Production, Research)
• Lead the CMC sub team(s) in a complex international matrix organization in line with the culture, values and behaviors of Novartis
• Build strong team spirit and promote knowledge exchange within and between teams. Align project objectives and priorities with team(s) members.
• Support in- and out licensing of projects by shaping global technical development strategy for post-due diligence projects under negotiation.

Essential Requirements:

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, biology, pharmacy or related science.
•Language: Excellent English required (oral & written).
•Minimum of 8 years of experience within the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the field of technical development; minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership position.
•Demonstrated 3-5 years project management excellence in technical development department (e.g. several years of experience as CMC project leader or senior line function position) or equivalent experience
• Proven track record in successfully leading interdisciplinary teams, e.g. scientists working on technical or methodological projects (incl. budget control), in Technical R&D or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to work proactively and think strategically, including assessment of business impact of technical decisions
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills with success in building trustful relationships and influencing others in cross-functional areas including stakeholder management
• Excellent knowledge of the Pharma Drug Discovery & Development process.

Desirable Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharma or Life Science
• German Language (but not mandatory)

We offer permanent contract.

You are kindly invited to submit your CV in English version.

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For Slovenia:

•vodenje tehničnega dela globalnih razvojnih projektov
•priprava planov, koordinacija, spremljanje in zagotavljanje realizacije zastavljenih ciljev v okviru projektov
•sodelovanje z globalnim projektnim timom in člani tima na različnih nivojih in lokacijah
•usklajevanje projektnih planov in določanje prioritet med člani tima
•zagotavljanje podpore funkcijskih vodij, da pravočasno in z napovedanimi viri opravijo dogovorjene aktivnosti
•odgovornost za osebni in strokovni razvoj ter razvoj sodelavcev
•zagotavljanje trajnostnega poslovanja (BCM business Continouity Management)
•zagotavljanje pogojev in nadzor nad izvajanjem nalog in zahtev zdravja, varnosti in okolja v enoti

Vaš doprinos k delovnem mestu:

• Izobrazba: Doktorat ali enakovredno izobrazbo iz kemije, biokemije, biotehnologije, biologije, farmacije ali sorodnih znanosti.

•Jezik: Odlično znanje angleščine (ustno in pisno).

•Najmanj 8 let izkušenj v farmacevtski industriji, prednostno na področju tehničnega razvoja; Najmanj 5 let izkušenj na vodstvenem položaju.

•Do 3-5 let izkušenj pri upravljanju projektov na oddelku za tehnični razvoj (npr. večletne izkušnje kot vodja CMC projekta ali vodja strokovne funkcije) ali enakovredne izkušnje.

• DIzkušnje z vodenjem meddisciplinarnih ekip, npr. znanstvenikov, ki delajo na tehničnih ali metodoloških projektih (vključno s finančnim nadzorom), v tehničnem raziskovalno-razvojnem oddelku.

• Sposobnost proaktivnega dela in strateškega razmišljanja.

•Odlične pisne in ustne komunikacijske spretnosti z upravljanjem deležnikov.

• Odlično poznavanje procesa farmacevtskega razvoja zdravil.

Želene zahteve:

• Dodiploma iz farmacevtske znanosti.

• Znanje nemškega jezika (vendar ni obvezno).