Head of Pharma Science, NAM

Company Description

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Job Description

As Head of Pharma Science, NAM, leverage analytical experience for biologics and advanced therapies to serve as the organization’s scientific authority and client-facing expert. In this role, he will ensure the highest standards of analytical rigor across CMC while partnering with the commercial organization to translate technical capabilities into differentiated value for clients.

• Provide strategic scientific direction for analytical development, quality control and control strategies across biologics, viral vectors, and advanced modalities 
• Support the design and implementation of analytical methods, comparability studies, and regulatory strategies to ensure successful IND–BLA/MAA submissions. 
• Champion deployment of advanced analytical technologies to drive innovation, compliance, and product quality.
• Partner with Head of NAM, Pharma to create a NAM growth strategy, to include both identifying potential acquisition targets as well as organic growth opportunities across Pharma sites. 
• Serve as the primary scientific partner to the commercial team, representing analytical expertise in client discussions, and project scoping. 
• Help to Builds new business and maintain current business by interaction with prospective and current clients 
• Serve as the primary scientific partner to the commercial team, representing analytical expertise in client discussions, and project scoping. 
• Translate complex scientific concepts into clear, compelling value propositions tailored to client and market needs. 
• Provide technical guidance and support to sales team members for study design and cost proposals. 
• Work with clients to design studies to meet regulatory needs and maintain relationship with scientific counterpart on the client team. 
• Represent SGS as industry thought leader, engaging with customers, regulators, and industry forums to strengthen the company’s reputation for scientific excellence. 
• Collaborates with the operations team to ensure studies are conducted in accordance with the study protocol. 
• Partner with sales and operational teams to create a sales strategy for successful partnership with CDMOs; help build and maintain CDMO relationships. 
• Attend scientific and trade organization meetings to represent SGS, this may be presenting podium or poster papers and engaging with clients during the event.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a scientific discipline 
• 20+ years in analytical development for biologics, proteins, and advanced therapies. 
• Proven success in delivering INDs and BLA/MAA approvals with FDA/EMA. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams while engaging with commercial and client stakeholders.

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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