VP, Head of Technical Operations

Job title:

VP, Head of Technical Operations

Company

Pierre Fabre

Job description

Who we are ?Pierre Fabre is the 2nd largest dermo-cosmetics laboratory in the world, the 2nd largest private French pharmaceutical group and the market leader in France for products sold over the counter in pharmacies.Its portfolio includes several medical franchises and international brands including Pierre Fabre Oncologie, Pierre Fabre Dermatologie, Eau Thermale Avène, Klorane, Ducray, René Furterer, A-Derma, Naturactive, Pierre Fabre Oral Care.Established in the Occitanie region since its creation, and manufacturing over 95% of its products in France, the Group employs some 10,000 people worldwide. Its products are distributed in about 130 countries. 86% of the Pierre Fabre Group is held by the Pierre Fabre Foundation, a government-recognized public-interest foundation, while a smaller share is owned by its employees via an employee stock ownership plan.In 2021, Ecocert Environment assessed the Group’s corporate social and environmental responsibility approach in accordance with the ISO 26000 sustainable development standard and awarded it the “Excellence” level.Since 2021 and for 3 consecutive years, the Laboratoires Pierre Fabre have been recognized as one of the “World’s Best Employers 2023” by Forbes. Our group is ranked in the Top 10 in both the Pharmaceutical & the cosmetics industry.Here are some products provided by Pierre Fabre USA : EAU THERMALE Avène,Glytone, Klorane, Rene Furterer, HemangiolYour missionRESPONSABILITES GENERALEThe VP, Head US Technical Operations will bring a strong strategic and operational mindset to this leadership role. The primary responsibility is to support the commercialization of an innovative allogeneic cell therapy in the US and to provide supply to markets outside of the US, primarily Europe. To achieve this objective, this role will have accountability for process science, external manufacturing, US distribution, global supply and quality. The cell therapy is licensed from Atara Bio and manufactured through CDMO. As such, Head of Tech Ops will oversee technical operations transfer, strategy, and capability build that Pierre Fabre will need to market its first US cell therapy. This role will oversee and provide technical guidance, strategic direction, and long-range planning in the execution of all CMC and related activities, including external CMC activities at CDMOs and CTOs. This individual will work closely with cross functional team members to drive commercial success and will have a “hands on” operational approach and ability to deliver corporate goals integrating internal and external resources. This role reports to the CEO of US Pharmaceutical.DETAILED MISSIONSWorking closely with the CEO and leadership team to direct and implement effective business strategies and organizational structures. Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth.Achieving operational excellence by overseeing the execution functions, systems, processes and procedures and leading corrective measures as necessary.Identifying areas for process enhancement, establishing corrective measures, and managing change.Proactively identify potential risks of CMC timelines and deliverables and communicate/implement effective risk mitigation strategies.Responsible for performance management and annual operations planning.Planning, directing, and implementing operational policies, rules and initiatives.Ensure compliance with national and local business regulations and take appropriate action when necessary.Working closely with CEO and CFO to plan financial milestones, manage budgets and ensure adherence to set objectives.Responsible for building a highly inclusive culture that ensures team members can thrive and that organizational goals are met.Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, and retention.Represent the US through technical operations assessments in Business Development activities and portfolio planning.Demonstrate thought leadership by representing Pierre Fabre at industry meetings, conferences and functions, as appropriate.Engage with HQ management and operations leaders to ensure alignment and support of US decisions.Build and maintain trusting relationships with key customers, clients, partners, and stakeholders.Other duties are requested by the Business.DIMENSIONSCell Therapy OperationsKEY COLLABORATIONSExternal partnersCommercialMedicalFinanceRegulatoryCOMPETENCES-CLESAcademic qualificationsHigh level education (min. Bac+5)Business Management degreeExperience:Proven experience in a senior management role managing multi-disciplinary teams (8+ years)Proven experience in cell therapy operationsTechnical and transversal skills:A sound technical understanding of allogeneic cell therapy field and its challenges.Deep experience managing external manufacturing partners.Exceptional leadership and organizational skills.Excellent written, verbal and communication skills.Problem solving mindset.Attention to detail.Ability to build strong, trusting relationships amongst colleagues and with partners.Results focused and results driven.Strategic mindset.Language skillsEnglishDecision-making levelOrganizational, managerial and technicalDirect lineManufacturing lead.Quality lead.Supply lead.Distribution leadOperationsOrganizationStrategyWho you are ?We are convinced that diversity is a source of fulfillment, social balance and complementarity for our employees, which is why our offers are open to all, without restriction.

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Location

Parsippany, NJ

Job date

Thu, 11 Apr 2024 07:55:07 GMT

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