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Position Summary

The Senior Director of the process unit is responsible for all drug products manufacturing and packaging activities for the existing P1 manufacturing facility located at Boudry site, Switzerland. P1 manufacturing facility is an operational facility with oral solid dosage production capabilities, which includes drug product capsules, tableting operations, and packaging equipment. The position has full accountability to lead the process unit team and drive resources to address priorities, meet production schedules, maximize productivity, reduce costs, and increase efficiencies. The aim of this role is to support the site by driving excellence and ensuring product supply for the Boudry P1 manufacturing facility. The Senior Director will be responsible for creating a process unit leadership team that aligns key objectives and priorities through a dedicated team cohesion. The position also partners with leaders of Boudry operational site leadership team to establish site mission, annual goals and desired culture while undertaking supportive actions which ensures the delivery on time of products to patients. Reporting to the General Manager GPS Boudry, the Senior Director may act as the General Manager deputy in case of absence. Occasional business-related travel is required.

Duties/Responsibilities

Overall accountability of production and packaging activities for commercialization and future oral solid dosage (capsules and tablets) assets:

Strategic Development:

Develop and implement manufacturing strategies and processes that align with future site operational need, company goals and objectiveBuild appropriate, strategic relationship with internal BMS partnersDrive initiatives to maintain or improve Process Unit performance, building business cases to support strategic capital funding request for P1 manufacturing siteConduct short- and long-range talent planning to ensure readiness of talent to execute future organizational objectives

Collaboration and Communication:

Lead a multi-disciplinary team that includes both direct reports and members with a dotted lineEnsure close collaboration with other Process Unit Heads and other members of site leadership team for alignment, decision making, best practice sharing and resources allocationPromote collaboration and create a unified, seamless team that works together to achieve Process Unit objectives in line with site goals

Financial management:

Own the financial budget and drive the capital investment strategy for his/her Process UnitDeliver financial commitments to optimize short term performance and longterm growthDevelop annual operating budget/staffing levels and manage operation to achieve themUnderstand existing product pipeline lifecycle and strategy to anticipate potential future need and take appropriate action to optimize capacity of the site

Leadership and Culture:

Lead and serve as a role model for an organizational culture that embraces our core values: inclusion, passion, integrity, innovation, urgency, and accountabilityAct as a servant leader to develop his/her team promoting a coaching and feedback cultureContribute to vision, strategy, and planning in the development and growth of site functional capabilitiesSponsor projects within the Process Unit to anticipate and resolve complex issuesCreate a unified and seamless cross-functional leadership team that works together to achieve organizational objectivesBuild personal credibility and strong working relationships, break barriers and influence across organizational and/or geographical boundaries leading to efficiency, effectiveness, and agility for optimized organizational performanceEnsure the right people and resources are in place and optimally allocated to achieve resultsCreate an environment that fosters accountability, innovation, learning, knowledge sharingInvest in the development of current and future team members through assignment of development opportunities, coaching, mentoring, and effective administration of rewards and recognitionPromote a change ready culture

Performance Management:

Establish an efficient and effective organizational structure with clearly defined roles and responsibilitiesPromote the use of AI advanced technology to improve Process Unit efficiency and decision-makingDemonstrate safety leadership in pursuing the vision of an injury free operations environment and ensure that any safety investigations and CAPAs are closed in a prompt mannerContributes to environmental sustainability, including reducing waste, energy consumption, and carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and packaging o Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for process unit performanceParticipate in audits to ensure operational efficiency and complianceEnsure 100% on-time launches with streamlined, best-in-class quality performance and continuously improving value chainsSupport continuous improvement programs and ensures compliance with quality and regulatory requirementsDevelop strong relationship with employees and provide open and clear communication ensuring a clear path for issue resolution/ risk managementOther duties related to the above within BMS, as assigned

Qualifications

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

+15 years of experience in managing pharmaceutical manufacturing operations with 10 years leadership experienceDemonstrate ability to run a high-quality manufacturing organization o Solid experience in oral solids and high potent compounds manufacturingPharmaceutical industry GMP experience with drug product and packaging manufacturing desiredDemonstrated ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, from shopfloor employees to executives, ensuring trust, clear communication, collaboration, and alignment with organizational goalsDemonstrate strong active listening skills, capability to lead, motivate and influence teamsExcellent leadership skills and experience managing a team of people managersProven ability to develop solutions to complex problems that require the use of innovation and implementation of strategies for continuous improvementProficiency in developing and managing departmental budgetsAbility to think strategically and execute methodicallyExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsExpert in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and/or other process improvement methodologiesStrong Microsoft Office & IT knowledgeFluent in both French and English

Education/Experience/ Licenses/Certifications:

Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s Degree preferred (preferably MBA or in a Science/Engineering field)

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On-site Protocol

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