Mylan Pharma UK Limited
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We do so via:
Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance;
Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and
Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.
Our global portfolio includes best-in-class, iconic brand-name products as well as global key brands; generics, including branded and complex generics; and other offerings across a wide range of therapeutic areas. We are committed to helping create healthier communities worldwide through education, outreach and better access to treatment.
For those driven to live their lives with purpose, Viatris helps employees realise their full potential by creating a collaborative culture that fosters courage and resilience. Viatris is more than just a place to work. This is a place to make a difference in the world.
The Role & What You Will Be Doing
Ensures appropriate analytical methodologies are developed in support of
respiratory product development and commercialisation activities. Ensures
appropriate Material Science evaluation is conducted on Active
Pharmaceutical Ingredients and product formulation in support of respiratory
product development activities.
Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the Director, Analytical Team Leader role will make an impact:
* Lead the delivery of all analytical activities to take a portfolio of new respiratory products to clinical studies and commercialization
* As a portfolio lead, support the planning and execution of experiments to generate scientific understanding in development of analytical methods, formulations and processes.
* Ensure the smooth transfer of project analytical methodologies to Mylan's commercial manufacturing facility.
* Lead the review and approval of data, interpretation of results and reporting of experimental outcomes to project development teams.
* Ensure that analytical activities carried out within the team with potential impact on quality of clinical supplies or product approval are delivered in accordance with cGMP requirements.
* As a member of the analytical leadership team, take shared accountability for driving high standards of scientific excellence, cGMP compliance and safety within the Analytical & Materials
* Science function. Contribute to strategic business development and management of resources to deliver the project portfolio on time and within budget.
* Lead scientific input to troubleshooting and investigations.
* Review and approve documentation (e.g. protocols, reports, procedures, specifications) as required.
* Lead the delivery of analytical input to investigational and commercial drug product regulatory filings.
* Take responsibility for performance management and professional development of staff within the team.
* Lead the improvement of departmental capabilities, e.g. by implementation of new technologies.
* Adhere to all applicable policies and procedures, including those relating to EHS, GMP, GCP, Quality and Compliance, consistent with the role and any associated responsibilities, including people management where applicable.
* Shape formulation design and scale up strategies and overall project plans through input and leadership at matrix team technical discussions.
* Perform other duties as assigned consistent with the grade of the role.
About Your Skills & Experience
For this role, we're looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:
* Has substantial experience of the application of analytical chemistry to product development, including practical experience of modern laboratory techniques (e.g. drug product testing, API characterisation).
* Has substantial experience in the management of analytical activities to achieve project deliverables.
* Has substantial experience in performance management and personal development of others.
* Has substantial experience in authoring GMP documentation and preparing regulatory submissions
* Has substantial experience of the challenges involved in the validation and transfer of complex analytical methods to commercial facilities
* Able to lead the interpretation of complex data to solve product development issues.
* Able to proactively identify and address barriers to collaborative working with internal and external partners.
* Able to work autonomously to deliver multiple tasks of high complexity across a portfolio of products, working with team leaders to plan work across multiple teams to consistently achieve output of high quality results in a timely manner.
* Has a good understanding of cGMP requirements for analytical work in support of clinical studies and product registration.
* Has substantial experience of the specific challenges involved in the development, approval and commercialization of inhaled products, including dry powder inhalers.
* Has a good understanding of material properties that impact dry powder inhaler performance in vitro and in vivo.
* Familiar with the use of project management tools, e.g. Microsoft Project.
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Occasional business travel as required
At Viatris, we are dedicated to building a truly diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't fully align with every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
What we offer:
* Top Employer Accreditation, demonstrating that we provide excellent people policies and practices
* Competitive compensation package inclusive of annual discretionary bonus
* Focus on career progression with growth and development opportunities
* Hybrid work model
* Emphasis on Health and Wellness programmes
* 100% paid medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
* Life cover
* Excellent employer-matched pension scheme with Viatris contributing up to 11%
* 2 paid volunteer days per year
Diversity & Inclusion at Viatris
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Sustainability at Viatris
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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.