Director/Head - Research & Development Centre - Formulation & Analytical - Pharmaceuticals

Our client was established in 1945and has the largest prescription drug sales in the Republic of Korea and have a presence in 9 countries, they are developing a product for US & Europe market. Our client is looking for

Director - Head of R&D Center

Job Description

1. To lead and manage the entire gamut of Research & Development activities including both Formulation development and Analytical development departments in Indonesia R&D Center (Formulation) and Associate with Korea R&D Center.

2. Responsible to propose new projects, design, execute development activities, timely completion of robust formulations and processes development followed by technology transfers.

3. Responsible to design novel strategies, develop new platform technologies for solid oral and liquid oral products.

4. Responsible for development of variety of formulation products (Generics, Modified and NDDS) with QbD concepts as per timelines for Indonesia, regulated markets and anticipated markets as per company requirements.

5. Expertise in risk analysis and designing mitigation plans proactively leading to success in resolution.

6. Responsible to improve the good development practices with systematic development approach.

7. Establish short and long term project goals and design strategies to achieve.

8. Mentoring and training juniors for skill development with high moral values.

9. Drive culture of self-development in the team.

10. Work proactively with other cross-functional teams in Indonesia and Head Office in Korea to resolve the project related issues and lead to successful completion in timelines.

11. Authoring and finalizing project related technical reports and other scientific reports.

12. Interaction with API manufacturers, CRLs, CMOs and Academic Institutions as needed.

Requirements:

1. More than 15 years experience in the Pharmaceutical industry and at least 3 years experience in leadership roles managing both Formulation and Analytical departments in any of the top Pharma companies.

2. Ph.D. (Pharmaceutics / Pharmaceutical Technology)

3. Highly skilled in evaluation and interpretation of data and drawing conclusions.

4. Able to design innovative strategies & achieve goals in defined timelines

5. Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

6. Decision making and analytical thinking skills.

7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

8. Excellent reporting skills.

9. Good Mentor and Motivator.

10. Strong project management and technical structure skills.