Job Description Summary

Job Description

Director of Drug Device Combination Science & Technology is the key technical leader, accountable for leading technical aspects of medical device and combination product discussions with existing and potential customers. Under general scientific and administrative direction, the Director leverages experience gained on scientific/technical/business issues to support Business Development, Sales, project teams and other technical/R&D staff. The Director must demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills and abilities to create, influence, and optimize business opportunities. The individual in this position participates in high impact, complex, cross-functional and cross-divisional teams and initiatives and will provide significant leadership to achieve project goals. Effective collaboration with teams is essential to meet the BDM-PS goals and objectives, with a primary focus on ADDS commercial development for Chronic therapies.

The individual is a subject matter expert in technical, regulatory and quality issues related to medical device and combination products. This Director will support complex global and site projects, including those related to Combination Products and Drug Delivery Systems, in a compliant manner. This includes leading, enabling or consulting in the development and execution of related strategic plans for problem-solving and continuous improvement by working with internal and external partners. Key interfaces include Business Development, Commercial Sales, Marketing, R&D, Product Development, Regulatory & Medical Affairs, Quality Ops and Procurement.

The Director will represent BD in subject matter conferences and will contribute to build the network of collaboration with the market stakeholders in drug device combination products. He will coordinate for R&D the presence in relevant conferences, tradeshows, customers “innovation events” in collaboration with the Business Platforms, Marketing and Sales.

Knowledge of pharmacokinetics, formulation development, sterile medical devices, combination products, pharmaceutical packaging and related scientific/technical concepts and techniques are highly desirable for this position. The ability to apply these in a fast-paced operating environment to resolve issues and meet customer needs in a compliant manner are at the core of this position. The Director will routinely face competing priorities, and must manage time effectively, while keeping stakeholders and team members informed with effective communication.

Primary Work Location

USA NJ - Franklin Lakes

Additional Locations

FRA Le Pont-de-Claix Cedex

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