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Teva Sr Dir R&D Department 
India, Maharashtra 
797937441

06.05.2025
The opportunity
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire the Formulation and Analytical teams to drive excellence in product / drug development activities.
  • Collaborate strategically with cross-functional teams to achieve critical milestones and ensure on-time delivery of key objectives.
  • Provide visionary leadership and mentorship to middle management, guiding them on generic / innovative development projects.
  • Ensure the successful execution and timely delivery of product / drug development activities, along with the preparation of comprehensive development reports for regulatory submissions.
  • Empower and support middle management in achieving technical and organizational goals.
  • Drive and coordinate efforts with cross-functional teams, including Tech Transfer, Production, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control, to guarantee a seamless transition from lab-scale development to commercial manufacturing.
  • Offer strategic technical support to Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance teams for efficient product registration and compliance.
  • Oversee and lead all aspects of Product Development Project Management, ensuring progress on critical milestones and innovative solutions.
  • Lead global business initiatives e.g. Nitrosamine & Scientific Publishing
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and fulfill responsibilities associated with the role of Occupier as defined under the Factories Act.
  • Oversee all aspects of operations, including product / drug development, quality, maintenance, and people, ensuring compliance with regulations like GMP and safety standards.
  • The Site Head also manages the site's budget, develops and implements operational strategies.
How you’ll spend your day
  • Review, Approve and lead the product / drug development strategies, specifications, master formulae, development reports, and validation protocols.
  • Inspire and lead formulation & analytical teams to excel in product development projects.
  • Oversee nitrosamine and scientific publishing activities to drive growth.
  • Drive cross-departmental collaborations, ensuring smooth product scale-up from the development stage to commercial manufacturing.
  • Act as a strategic partner to Regulatory and QA teams, facilitating seamless product registrations.
  • Conduct and lead project review meetings, strategy sessions with legal and R&D teams, and intra-departmental discussions on new initiatives.
  • Partner with Biopharmaceutics and BE centers to ensure the timely and successful completion of BEQ studies.
  • Develop and evolve efficient departmental systems to enhance productivity, cost/time management, and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Forge strong partnerships across departments and manage vendor/supplier relationships to meet project needs.
  • Spearhead the sourcing of new equipment, vendor evaluations, and preparation of techno-commercial analyses and recommendations.
  • Collaborate closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives for new formulation development.
  • Lead the integration of QbD principles during development and scale-up stages, ensuring robust and scalable processes.
  • Manage and optimize the product development budget and provide accurate forecasting.
  • Champion continuous professional / talent development through self-learning and training programs for the team.
Your experience and qualifications
  • Minimum year of Pharma R&D Experience - 15+ years. And 10+ years in the leadership role
  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences