CMC Drug Substance Small Molecules Lead (all genders) (Wuppertal-Elberfeld, North Rhine Westfalia, DE) bei Bayer Global - Home | Bayer Global

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CMC Drug Substance Small Molecules Lead (all genders) 

We are looking for a visionary leader to provide strategic direction and operational oversight for all development and lifecycle activities related to chemical Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs).

This role is crucial in aligning with our Research & Development (R&D) and Product Supply (PS) strategies, overseeing the entire lifecycle of drug substance development from early clinical stages to commercial scale. The successful candidate will lead key departments, enhance our competitiveness through capability advancements, and support project teams in digital transformation and automation efforts.

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Global responsibility across Research & Development and Product Supply in leading and steering the field of Chemical API Development and lifecycle activities within Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) & Technology
• Drive the digital/AI transformation of future API development
• Build industry-leading technology platforms including new modalities
• Coaching people and mission teams and build the capabilities needed by the product teams to create value for patients and stakeholders
• Recruiting top talents and creating a performance-based culture through trust, accountability, and actively driving the culture change towards an empowered team-oriented organization
• Act as a visionary leader who guides teams in defining the outcomes to deliver on their mission
• Be an architect who shapes a value creating system to unleash the passion and energy of our people
• Act as a Catalyst who removes roadblocks to facilitate connection and collaboration

WHO YOU ARE

• Advanced degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related field
• Long-term leadership experience in Chemical API space within the pharmaceutical industry
• Demonstrated experience in driving digital transformation and implementing advanced API technologies
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on innovation and efficiency
• Commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Fluent in English and German, both written and verbal
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Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

• We ensure your financial stability through a competitive compensation package, consisting of an attractive base pay, our performance based company bonus and a global, equity-based cash plan with a three-year duration.
• To support your mobility, you will receive a company car for your personal use.
• Your family is a top priority. We offer loving company daycare centers at multiple locations, support in finding childcare, time off for the care of elderly or dependent family members, summer camps for children, and much more.
• We support your professional growth by providing access to learning and development opportunities, training programs through the Bayer Learning Academy, development dialogues, as well as coaching and mentoring programs.
• We promote health awareness and opportunities for selfcare through various measures, such as free health checks with the company doctor and our health platform #machfit.
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

YOUR APPLICATION

This is your opportunity to tackle the world’s biggest challenges with us: Maintaining our health, feeding growing populations and slowing the rate of climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives and we want to hear them. Because our success begins with you. Be part of something big. Be Bayer.

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.
 

Location:           ​​ ​   Germany : North Rhine Westfalia : Wuppertal-Elberfeld​

​​Division: ​               Pharmaceuticals​

Reference Code:  852041​