Head – Manufacturing

Job Description : Head – Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) Formulation Role The Head – Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) Would Provide Strategic & Technical Leadership for the MS&T function Across Manufacturing Sites. The Role Would be Responsible for Technology Transfer, Process Development, Scale-Up, Commercialization, Process Validation, Technical Support, Lifecycle Management & Continuous Improvement to ensure Operational Excellence, Regulatory Compliance & Successful Product Commercialization Key Responsibilities Lead the MS&T function Across Manufacturing Locations & Develop the Overall MS&T Strategy. Drive Technology Transfer, Process Development, Scale-Up, Commercialization & Lifecycle Management. Optimize Manufacturing Processes using QbD, DoE, PAT, Statistical Tools & Digital Manufacturing Initiatives. Lead Process Validation, Continued Process Verification & Manufacturing Process Robustness. Provide Technical Leadership for Manufacturing Investigations, Deviations, CAPA, Change Controls & Root Cause Analysis. Partner with R&D, Analytical Development, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain & Manufacturing Teams to ensure Successful Product Launches. Lead Cross-Functional Programs including New Product Introduction (NPI), Capacity Expansion, Manufacturing Optimization & Digital Transformation. Ensure Compliance with Global Regulatory Requirements, including USFDA, EMA, MHRA, WHO & Other International Agencies. Build a High-Performing MS&T Organization focused on Innovation, Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement. Key Deliverables Successful Product Commercialization & Technology Transfers. Improved Manufacturing Yields, Productivity & Cost Efficiency. Robust, Compliant & Inspection-Ready Manufacturing Processes. Reduced Batch Failures & Faster Product Launches. Enhanced Process Capability, OEE, Right First Time (RFT) & Lifecycle Management. Qualifications & Experience Ph.D./M.Pharm./B.Pharm./Chemical Engineering or Equivalent with 20–25+ Years of Leadership Experience in Regulated Pharmaceutical Manufacturing. Strong Expertise in Process Scale-Up, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, Process Validation, Global Regulatory Compliance & Manufacturing Excellence Across the US, Europe, Emerging Markets & India.

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