Manager, Injectables - Ops & Tech Services H/F - CDI Lyon 7 (69)

Manager, Injectables - Ops & Tech Services

At Viatris, we see healthcare not as it is but as it should be. We act courageously and are uniquely positioned to be a source of stability in a world of evolving healthcare needs. Viatris empowers people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life. We do so via: Access – Providing high quality trusted medicines regardless of geography or circumstance; Leadership – Advancing sustainable operations and innovative solutions to improve patient health; and Partnership – Leveraging our collective expertise to connect people to products and services.

Our global portfolio consists of leading specialty brands, international brands, as well as branded and other more elaborate forms; and also a wide range of products covering numerous therapeutic areas.

We are committed to supporting the existence of healthier communities worldwide through education, awareness, and better access to treatments.

Viatris encourages its employees to express their full potential by fostering a culture focused on collaboration, boldness, and resilience. More than just a place to work, Viatris is a company where we make a difference in the world.

The Role and What You Will Do

Each day, we challenge ourselves to make a difference in the world and here’s how the Manager, Injectables - Ops & Tech Services will have an impact:

Project Management:

Within the injectables product lifecycle management service, you will need to implement technical projects, mainly for the EU, on time. To do this, you will collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders involved in quality control and/or product manufacturing.

You will lead projects such as the implementation of new active ingredient sources, the transfer or validation of analytical methods, the optimization of manufacturing processes, and the transfer of technologies to ensure the continuity of injectable drug supply.

Analytical and Technical Expertise:

As an expert, you will evaluate the impact of changes on the quality control or production of finished products. You will work cross-functionally with Viatris functions and subcontractors to maintain or improve product quality.

Your expertise will also be valued during investigations initiated by quality assurance or regulatory affairs.

Your Missions:

• Project management of injectable product optimization

• Organize, plan, and monitor project stages from start to finish to meet quality, cost, and time targets.

• Manage internal and external stakeholders (Quality Control, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Production, etc.)

• Ensure consistent communication on project progress, both internally and externally.

• Lead the evaluation of the impact of various types of changes on the finished product (modification/addition of analytical method, change in manufacturing process of active ingredient or finished product, change in packaging, etc.) and implement the appropriate strategies from a regulatory, quality, and technical perspective.

• Coordinate the development and validation of analytical methods as well as the transfer of analytical methods with Viatris subcontractors.

• Monitor the validations of manufacturing processes with subcontractors (CDMO).

• Analytical and technical expertise

• Provide technical evaluation and define an action plan for changes to the active ingredient or finished product.

• Critical evaluation of the development/validation protocols and reports of analytical methods of subcontractors (CDMO).

• Critical evaluation of the validation protocols and reports of manufacturing processes of subcontractors (CDMO).

Your Skills and Experience

For this position, we are looking for a candidate who possesses an effective combination of skills, talents, and experiences including:

• Professional English required

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a pharmaceutical environment with a thorough understanding of analytical chemistry/quality control and the manufacturing of sterile products.

• Experience in a quality control laboratory would be a plus.

• Project management

• Communication and leadership skills

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Ability to work under pressure in a rapidly evolving international environment to meet departmental goals.

At Viatris, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are interested in this position but your experience does not align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this position or another one.

Diversity and Inclusion at Viatris

At Viatris, diversity and inclusion are essential to our mission. The diversity we promote in all aspects of our business can be one of our greatest strengths in redefining healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. If you want to learn more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to us, please visit https://www.viatris.fr/fr-fr/carrieres/diversite-et-inclusion

Corporate Social Responsibility at Viatris

Sustainable development is a key element in Viatris’ mission: to enable everyone to live healthier at every stage of life.

We work on developing responsible and sustainable practices by drawing on our collective expertise and being aware that our actions have an impact on our stakeholders and the communities we serve. To learn more, please visit https://www.viatris.fr/fr-fr/a-propos/notre-responsabilite-societale

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits, and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives, and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others. Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.