Director, MS&T

Fresenius Kabi US•Melrose Park, IL

42d•$190,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The Director, MS&T Transformation will report to the global Head of Manufacturing Science and Technology and acts as the business partner and key contact for the Operational Unit Region US. Responsibilities include ensuring right first-time production launches as well as executing effective and out-put driven commercial lifecycle management including product transfers, continuous improvement and stabilization. This role will also be accountable for ensuring innovative technologies in manufacturing are implemented across the US manufacturing network including the three US-based production units (Grand Island NY, Melrose Park IL, and Wilson NC) as well as the R&D center.

Requirements

Master's degree or PhD in engineering, science, or a related field is strongly preferred or Bachelor's degree with equivalent professional experience demonstrating readiness to lead at a global scale is required.
Minimum of 12 years in drug product formulation and manufacturing, quality control processes as well as API manufacturing and stability including five years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated success collaborating in multi-cultural, globally distributed teams, coupled with adaptability and strategic alignment to diverse regional priorities.
Advanced knowledge of GMP and ISO standards with a track record of ensuring compliance while driving process innovation.
History of leading transformative projects in MS&T, showcasing ability to build and inspire high-performing teams while driving organizational change.
Exceptional ability to build partnerships, influence stakeholders, and lead by example with sound decision-making and innovative problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication skills a must

Nice To Haves

additional language skills such as German, Mandarin, or Hindi are a plus for navigating major international sites.

Responsibilities

Leads complex projects in a matrixed role guiding cross-functional professionals and associated project members. Set clear project goals and vision in accordance with the overall vision and mission of MS&T as well as the associated business and operational units. Leverage cross-functional resources based on strengths. Coordinate resource allocation (people, costs, investments).
Provide data-driven insights to analyze and change manufacturing processes, unlock opportunities for optimization, reliability and efficiency. Act as the interface in terms of cost optimization and batch size optimization.
Be a recognized thought leader, leveraging in-depth knowledge to guide the launch, transfer, and lifecycle management of products.
Standardize processes, align technologies, de-risk and optimize material usage globally. Enhance consistency and integration across production sites.
Build meaningful cross-functional relationships, foster alignment, drive progress. Actively share knowledge, keeping the global teams interconnected, informed, and empowered to achieve collective success.
Use advanced analytical tools to extract actionable insights. Present findings using compelling data visualizations and strategic recommendations.
Represent the company and interact with major pharmaceutical hubs in the US (Boston area, Research Triangle Park NC, New Jersey / Philadelphia as well as San Francisco/San Diego): active participation at conferences, industry consortium etc).
Champion special projects for cost reduction, teamwork, and operational excellence as defined by annual goal setting process.