Asc Director/Director*

As Associate Director/Director, Pharmaceutical Pipeline Integration, you will lead one to several Global Technology Teams (GTT) to establish globally focused objectives, strategy and tactics, and supply plans for the development and commercialization of new products within the Pharmaceuticals Portfolio. You will work effectively with Line management and GTT members to facilitate team functioning and implementation of the overarching product development plans beginning with early-phase Clinical Studies. You will work in conjunction with Learn Teams and Confirm Teams and Global Brand Teams (GBT) to ensure strategic alignment of project/product plans with the overall project goals for filing and commercialization. You will drive the TO&PS New Product Development and Launch Process including decision points, fulfillment of gating criteria for project advancement, analyze options and issues and recommend significant optimization opportunities to governance bodies including the Technology Transfer Oversight Council (TTOC). You will recognize the need and timing for review of project issues or decisions with governance bodies. You will lead and convene GTT meetings; prepare meeting agendas; compose and issue meeting results; follow up on action items; identify project/product issues and seek resolution. In addition to the leadership role of the GTT, the Associate Director will act as the Pharmaceuticals Operating Unit representative to Confirm Teams and GBTs for assigned project(s) and will communicate strategic and tactical directives between those groups and the Pharmaceuticals Operating Unit. You will act to resolve conflicts in capacities, direction or resources between the Confirm Team, GBT and the Pharmaceuticals Operating Unit. You will organize and coach the GTT, to drive creativity, efficiency and effectiveness of the team to identify opportunities, solve problems, and meet objectives. You will impart a facilitative, proactive, entrepreneurial spirit and maximize GTT productivity. You will evaluate tactical options and alternative integrated plans for consideration by Sr. Management. You will develop and update integrated interdepartmental project schedules for assigned project(s) using project management software. You will drive, track and manage critical project/product development commercialization tasks. In addition, you will assure high quality and timely documentation of all product flow core information (product profile, strategy, value and costs, etc.) and operational project information (project schedule, agendas and minutes, monthly reports, etc.). You will maintain comprehensive knowledge base for assigned global projects/products and ensure collaboration and communication through the various internal document management systems and e-rooms. You will align Chemical and Pharmaceutical Development and Pharma Operating Unit functions to ensure product/project development milestones are achieved while delivering process robustness and product manufacturability for assigned projects. You will act as the primary interface between the GTT, Operating Unit Line and Senior Management especially for communicating strategic direction and assuring integrated issue resolution. You will raise issues that cannot be resolved by the GTT at the Learn and Confirm and Global Brand Team level to the AVP or TTOC as needed. You will prepare critical issue background documentation, process and product flow documentation and prepare and deliver required development milestone presentations to various governance committees. You will prepare and update project and departmental documents such as status reports, project core information, special strategy planning documents, portfolio evaluation forms and COGS projections. You will be responsible for leadership and delivery of project/product elements including: formation of GTT, Product Development Plans, forecast delivery, capacity and demand analysis, API and Drug Product Sourcing Strategy documents, product launch preparation and interface to regional launch directors, PAI readiness, Trade Dress, Commercial Capacity Decision documents (CCD), master supply plan, manufacturing process validation, registration and commercial batch production, portfolio inputs, At-Risk manufacturing AHTs, distribution/sales strategy, formation of global launch team, development and management of project supply schedules and primary contact container and delivery system selection.This position requires a BS in a technical discipline with a minimum of 8-10 years pharmaceutical industry experience preferred within a Supply Chain and/or a multi-project, team-based matrix environment. Superior leadership, communication and project management skills are required. Must have proven effective leadership, planning, and motivational qualities to work within a complex matrix environment. Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing cGMPs and project management is required. Basic to advanced understanding of life cycle events and key milestones in the development and commercialization process is critical. Strong influence, team building, negotiation, self-motivation, and collaboration skills are key.
Level and title will be commensurate with the experience and education level of the selected candidate.Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs including stock
options, child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire,
educational assistance and professional development programs. Please
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