Strategic Scientific Leadership & Direction Setting
Define and drive the global scientific strategy for specialized pharmaceutical areas, ensuring long-term priorities and roadmaps that strengthen product robustness, compliance, and innovation.
Team Leadership & Organizational Management
Lead and develop the Science Expert organization with full disciplinary and functional responsibility, including resource allocation, budget planning, and acting as the central escalation point (SPOC).
Scientific Project Leadership & Innovation
Initiate, develop, and steer scientific projects while guiding Science Subject Matter Experts in the execution of complex topics and innovation-driven initiatives.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Ensure strong alignment within the Science function and across the organization, building sustainable relationships with internal and external partners to support scientific and business objectives.
External Interfaces & Outsourcing Oversight
Lead and manage outsourcing activities and act as primary interface to regulatory authorities, scientific institutions, and industry networks.
Risk Assessment & Scientific Decision-Making
Evaluate scientific risks in areas with uncertain data, assess medium-term impact, and ensure informed decision-making in line with strategic and regulatory requirements.
Organizational Complexity & Conflict Management
Manage a large, cross-functionally networked organization and resolve conflicts at organizational and political level while ensuring effective execution of priorities.
