[GLOBAL] Director, Packaging Technology & Sciences

Global Projects and Products Accountability

• Provide packaging technology and sciences leadership for programs, projects and activities related to Santen pharmaceutical products' development and commercial supply to ensure business priorities and targets are met (e.g., New Product Introductions, product transfers, change management, regulatory submissions, etc.). 
• Build and maintain the packaging technology and sciences knowledge and history of the Santen pharmaceutical products (i.e., from raw materials up to finished product) from late-stage development (i.e., readiness for Phase III) throughout the commercial lifecycle, working in close collaboration with the respective Global R&D, MSAT and wider Product Supply functional teams. 
• Drive packaging technology and sciences specific projects aimed at enabling cost improvements and business continuity risk reductions (e.g., second sourcing), through the mapping, assessment, and improvement of the Santen GPS supplier network for primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging materials as well as contracted / outsourced materials testing laboratories, where applicable. 
• Lead to deliver the assets packaging technology and sciences needs, identification, and mitigation of packaging processes, materials testing and other related supply and business continuity risks, as well as drive packaging design studies and strategies to support post-approval changes for the accountable product(s).  
• Create and establish best practices, knowledge sharing platforms with cross-functional and cross-divisional teams across the business (e.g., R&D, MSAT, QA, SC, Regulatory and Project Management) to ensure all Santen pharmaceutical products are maintained in compliance with current international guidelines and requirements. 

Global MSAT Accountability

• Drive, with the respective R&D and GPS functions, the global harmonization and standardization of procedures and methodologies for Santen product late-stage packaging technology and sciences development, specifications, formats and artworks requirements, incl. applying and/or introducing PAT, DoE and QbD approaches (i.e., for API to Finished Product). 
• Develop and establish the GPS packaging technology and sciences decision gates for the development of late-stage product readiness confirmation to enable sustainable and reliable phase III clinical material manufacture and future commercial supply. 
• Contribute to the drafting, review and/or approval of current and new (internal) global and/or local standard operating procedures and guidelines, related to the new roles and responsibilities of the PTSL and Global MSAT organization. 

Technology Transfers of Packaging Processes 

• Lead the packaging technology and sciences transfer teams of both sending and receiving sites (i.e., internal and/or external with CDMO counterparts) to successfully execute the implementation of all packaging & labelling manufacturing processes required for the project, by ensuring all planned activities, timelines, resources, and investments are assessed, planned, executed, and delivered in a timely manner and in budget. 
• As member of the project leadership team, the PTSL will be reporting the packaging & labeling manufacturing processes transfer project progress to the assigned Global Project Lead. 

Single GPS Point of Contact (SPOC) for Due Diligences

• The Packaging Technology & Sciences Leader will support Due Diligence assessments of new in-licensing products and/or new assets acquisitions for all packaging technology and sciences evaluations. 

Complex Investigations/Improvement Needs for Product(s)

• The Packaging Technology & Sciences Leader will lead the assessments of complex packaging technology and sciences investigations or requirements for improvement of primary container closure selections, packaging and labelling manufacturing processes and procedures for products, in compliance with current international guidelines, requirements and/or applicable registrations in Santen territories. 
• She/he will derive the necessary root cause investigation approaches and mitigation strategies to ensure quick turnaround of faced challenges and paced product supply recovery. 

Packaging Sciences & Technology Specific eCTD Sections Oversight

• Own Packaging Technology & Sciences specific eCTD sections globally for the Santen pharmaceutical products to ensure consistency of content and compliance with all applicable international guidelines and requirements. 

Training

• Own the Training Curriculum for her/his Job Profile and provide the necessary training and support to new associates joining this position. 

Audit Support

• Maintain her/his work in a constant state of “inspection readiness” level and provide the necessary support in any internal or external audit. 

• MSc. In Engineering, Material Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, or equivalent scientific degree. 
• Desirable PhD. or equivalent experience 
• Fluent in English (minimum) 
• Proficient in local language and other languages (desired) 
• Minimum 10-15 years’ experience in pharmaceutical, chemical or biotech industry with strong packaging technology and sciences development and lifecycle management background, as Head Packaging Operations, Packaging Technology Development Leader or similar   
• Extensive know-how and expertise in labelling and packaging manufacturing processes, analytical methods, and technologies development for primary and secondary packaging materials, is highly desired. 
• Project Management and team leadership experience 
• Solid understanding of managing budgets and resources (matrix-organization) 
• Sound experience of data handling and applied statistics   
• Fundamental understanding of international regulatory cGxP requirements across multiple health authorities (e.g., US, EU, JP) - China included. 
• 5S / 6S Lean Six Sigma Certification  

Grow your career at Santen

A career at Santen is an opportunity to make a difference. Through our long-term vision outlined in Santen 2030, we are committed to be a Social Innovator - addressing the social and economic needs of people with visual impairments. We have team members around the world using their diverse talents to unlock new modalities and drive innovations for patient outcomes, education and treatment. At Santen, we believe in empowering all our team members with flexible ways of working and a highly inclusive work environment.

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