About the role
Are you a seasoned pharmaceutical technical leader looking to make a significant impact at a growing manufacturing site? We are seeking an Associate Director / Director of New Product Introduction (NPI) to join our team in Couvet, Swiss. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or above in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific/engineering discipline
- Experience: 10-15+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience in Technical Operations, R&D, MS&T, or NPI management
- Leadership: 3+ years of leadership experience with a strong focus on Drug Product processes, technology transfer, and scale-up
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of late-phase and commercial drug product manufacturing requirements
- Regulatory Knowledge: Working knowledge of global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.), cGMPs, ICH guidelines, and best practices (including SUPAC)
- Skills: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and matrix leadership skills. Excellent organizational and project management skills (PMP certification is a plus). Fluent in English
More about this role
Are you a seasoned pharmaceutical technical leader looking to make a significant impact at a growing manufacturing site? We are seeking an Associate Director / Director of New Product Introduction (NPI) to join our team in Couvet, Swiss.
In this critical leadership role, you will leverage your deep Drug Product (DP) technical expertise to ensure the successful technology transfer and introduction of late-phase and commercial drug products to our facility. You will lead and mentor a dedicated NPI team, guiding cross-functional groups to seamlessly transition products from development or external sites into clinical and commercial manufacturing, ensuring on-time-in-full (OTIF) execution.
Technical Leadership & Tech Transfer
- Lead the end-to-end technology transfer process from internal development sites, client sites, or third-party facilities into the Couvet site.
- Experience with Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) is a must; experience with injectables is a plus.
- Select, evaluate, and scale process technology, tooling, and methods.
- Develop and optimize critical process parameters (CPPs) and critical quality attributes (CQAs).
- Troubleshoot production batches, support complex...
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