Global Technical Transfer Leader

About the role

Roche is hiring a Global Technical Transfer Leader in Shanghai. You will scope, plan and execute technical transfers of small and large molecules between clinical and commercial internal and external manufacturing sites, acting as a core member of the Technical Development Team (TDT) and the Product Technical Team (PTT). The role partners with stakeholders across the pharmaceutical organisation, including Product Strategy Teams and site functions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead planning and/or execution and oversee assigned transfer projects, including product launches, line extensions, commercial tech transfers, multi-node transfers and multi-product programmes
• Establish new manufacturing nodes for Drug Substance, Drug Product, Combination Products and Secondary Packaging, delivering end-to-end supply chain implementation
• Apply project management knowledge to PTTs and TDTs, escalate complex risks and issues and select methods and evaluation criteria to solve them
• Own the joint project team for external transfers, with members from the CDMO
• Lead cross-functional teams with a lean, continuous improvement mindset, driving lessons learned and cross-site/product assessments
• Map interdependencies with other products and projects, support site selection decisions and secure project resources and budget with stakeholders
• Mentor new hires, train site transfer leads and other team members, and keep key customers and stakeholders informed of project status
• Ensure adherence to project milestones and budget, anticipate risks and communicate the strategic context of projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, including matrix leadership roles with regular senior management interaction
• Fluent oral and written English; other languages are a plus
• Able to travel up to 10%

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of PM tools; certified project management training is a plus
• Deep understanding of the pharma industry, regulatory environment, DS and DP manufacturing, and supply chain
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes, current GMPs, regulatory dependencies, supply chain and process development
• Advanced knowledge of CMC processes, process and clinical development
• Excellent communication and matrix leadership skills, able to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-functional teams globally