Technical Program Director (all genders)

Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your role:

Within the Global Manufacturing Science & Technology (Biologics) team a great opportunity has opened up!

Your role is pivotal in setting the technical direction of programs and projects and embodying an end-to-end (E2E) ownership, overseeing the entire lifecycle of technical programs — from conception through execution to completion as key for succeeding in the role. 

You will lead and develop a team of Technical Program Leads accountable for technical programs/projects management, oversee programs direction, prioritize resources with the network, and ensure that programs are completed on time and within budget.

You foster collaboration across the mfg. network and ensure that all stakeholders are aligned with the technical direction which is consistently communicated throughout the programs. This collaborative approach is essential for addressing challenges and optimizing processes across the value chain.

The role requires strong leadership, process technical understanding & communication skills. 

Who you are:

• MS with minimum 15+ years of experience, or PhD with minimum 10 years of experience in Drug Substance (Biologics) and Drug Product Manufacturing (parenteral), ideally paired with experience in drug substance process development
• Sound understanding of process value chain manufacturing, quality control, supply  and regulatory requirements.
• Relevant proven experience in Project Management and Technology Transfer is a must
• Good scientific background paired with strategic thinking and people & project management skills.
• Capable to work in a multi-disciplinary teams and to 'lead without hierachical power' in a matrix environment.
• Strong business acumen and result orientation in combination with demonstrated ability for cross-function collaboration and communication.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!