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Director, Small Molecule Formulation DevelopmentOtsuka Pharmaceutical • Princeton, NJ, US
Director, Small Molecule Formulation Development

Director, Small Molecule Formulation Development

Otsuka Pharmaceutical • Princeton, NJ, US
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Director, Formulation Development

An experienced leader in the development of pharmaceutical products in a virtual environment with extensive technical, strategic, and leadership expertise in guiding teams and driving results. Leveraging their deep technical proficiency and proven cross-functional collaboration, they will empower decision making while serving as a product development expert to all relevant internal and external functional representatives (CMOs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, etc.) to deliver products that are commercially viable and that meet the highest standards of quality and safety for patients. In addition, the role requires a successful track record of carrying out development, manufacturing, and commercialization activities including a demonstrated ability to work effectively with CDMOs. The position reports to Executive Director, CMC & Product Development.

Pharmaceutical Development

You will be responsible for leading the strategic and technical aspects of solid oral dosage products manufactured at contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs). Responsibilities include formulation development, process development, scale-up, process validation / process performance qualification, technology transfer and providing day to day support for GMP manufacture of drug products at external CDMOs.

You will partner with CDMOs and internal functional groups to establish and maintain robust business and technical relationships related to the development and manufacturing of drug products. The Director will be responsible for leading the design, development and technology transfer of manufacturing processes, as well as managing day to day support for GMP manufacturing.

Oversee the entire CMC drug development process for drug products from preclinical to clinical stages, ensuring self and project teams are acting in compliance with GMP and US and global regulatory requirements (FDA, ICH, EMEA, and WHO) and industry standards.

Lead and mentor a team of scientists, researchers, and engineers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.

Drive the formulation development, process optimization, scale-up, and technology transfer activities to ensure efficient and effective development of drug products.

The Director should be knowledgeable in managing the budget for projects.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives, identify opportunities to optimize development processes, and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and quality.

Collaborate with the quality assurance and regulatory teams to support technology transfer, scale-up, and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.

The Director should be experienced in managing pharmaceutics, immediate and modified release formulation development for solid oral dosage forms or immediate and extended-release parenteral dosage forms, including injectables, infusions, and implants, long acting injectables, product life cycle management, and process analytics.

You will be responsible for guiding team members, and for maintaining expertise in state-of-the-art production equipment, development of dosage forms, and maintaining regulatory compliance in all aspects of dosage form manufacturing.

Author, review, and approve technical documents, including development plans, protocols, reports, and regulatory submissions.

The position may involve travel from 10 - 40%.

Qualifications / Required

Education / Knowledge / Experience and Skills :

  • BS or MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with a minimum 15 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
  • PhD in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field with 10+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry working in drug product development
  • Experienced in successfully leading and managing CMC pharmaceutical development teams and driving the development and commercialization of pharmaceutical products.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Excellent analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to make informed decisions based on scientific, technical, and business considerations.

Competencies

Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long-term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.

Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and / or key stakeholders.

Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others' perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $183,335.00 - Maximum $274,160.00, plus incentive opportunity : The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate's job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Company benefits : Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, company provided basic life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, a generous 401(k) match, flexible time off, paid holidays, and paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Accommodation Request.

Statement Regarding Job Recruiting Fraud Scams

At Otsuka we take security and protection of your personal information very seriously. Please be aware individuals may approach you and falsely present themselves as our employees or representatives. They may use this false pretense to try to gain access to your personal information or acquire money from you by offering fictitious employment opportunities purportedly on our behalf.

Please understand, Otsuka will never ask for financial information of any kind or for payment of money during the job application process. We do not require any financial, credit card or bank account information and / or any payment of any kind to be considered for employment. We will also not offer you money to buy equipment, software, or for any other purpose during the job application process. If you are being asked to pay or offered money for equipment fees or some other application processing fee, even if claimed you will be reimbursed, this is not Otsuka. These claims are fraudulent and you are strongly advised to exercise caution when you receive such an offer of employment.

Otsuka will also never ask you to download a third-party application in order to communicate about a legitimate job opportunity. Scammers may also send offers or claims from a fake email address or from Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail, etc, and not from an official Otsuka email address. Please take extra caution while examining such an email address, as the scammers may misspell an official Otsuka email address and use a slightly modified version duplicating letters.

To ensure that you are communicating about a legitimate job opportunity at Otsuka, please only deal directly with Otsuka through its official Otsuka Career website.

Otsuka will not be held liable or responsible for any claims, losses, damages or expenses resulting from job recruiting scams. If you suspect a position is fraudulent, please contact Otsuka's call center at : 800-363-5670. If you believe you are the victim of fraud resulting from a job recruiting scam, please contact the FBI through the Internet Crime Complaint Center at : https : / / www.ic3.gov , or your local authorities.

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc., Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., and Otsuka Precision Health, Inc. ("Otsuka") does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any Otsuka employee directly or through Otsuka's application portal without a valid written search agreement in place for the position will be considered Otsuka's sole property. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired by Otsuka as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

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