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Director of Early Stage Oral Development (all genders), full/part-time possible

Darmstadt, Germany

Work Your Magic with us!

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.


Your Role

As the Director of Orals Development/Early Stage, you will lead a team of approximately 15 pharmaceutical scientists and experts, overseeing the development of oral candidates in our discovery pipeline. Your primary responsibilities include generating intellectual property, fostering continuous education, and enhancing capabilities within your team. You will also manage the manufacturing of clinical drug products in our GMP pilot plant and drive the identification and establishment of technologies aligned with our pipeline needs, such as Continuous Manufacturing. By leveraging cutting-edge pharmaceutical science, you will pioneer innovations in oral dosage forms, propelling our candidates toward Phase 1.


Who You Are

  • Over 10 years of industry experience in drug product development, focusing on preformulation and solid orals.

  • Proven experience in GMP manufacturing of solid oral dosage forms.

  • Comprehensive expertise spanning from discovery through clinical development.

  • Over 10 years of scientific program management experience in drug development.

  • Strong presentation skills, capable of conveying complex scientific concepts effectively.

  • A passion for innovation and capability building in pharmaceutical sciences.

  • Ability to inspire and lead a diverse team of professionals.



What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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