Senior Director - Head of Formulation Development SMTD (m / w / d)

Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a global team of about 30 scientists and technical experts, fostering innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Spearhead the formulation and manufacturing process development for small molecule animal health products, from enabling formulations to tech transfer.

Develop and execute the short-term and long-term strategy for Formulation Development within SMTD, aligning with Elanco's pipeline objectives.

Provide expert oversight and coaching for formulation development activities across numerous projects, ensuring timely achievement of milestones.

Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, QA, and other cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and commitments.

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

Education : PhD (highly preferred)

A minimum of 10 years of experience developing human or animal health products.

Exceptional people and project leadership experience.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) in pharmaceutical formulation and product development.

Good German knowledge and fluency in English language.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

Proven track record of managing large, global teams and driving organizational change.

Strong understanding of relevant regulations for product development and manufacturing requirements.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all Elanco teams and with external collaborators.

Additional Information : Location : Monheim, Germany

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