Execute with Global Pharma Technical Lead the global strategic technical plan
Develop technical (physical, chemical, and applications) data to answer use questions by customers and support sales effort.
Provide comparisons of competitive products
Give technical seminars at regional Tradeshows and Customers.
Train INGREDION’s Go-To-Market teams – distributors included – on Ingredion Pharma Solutions products.
Write white papers for trade journals
Collaborate with external Pharmacy Colleges to generate local data that supports marketing efforts
Drive product functional quality through application work with our manufacturing plants
Work in collaboration with the P & N Global Regulatory team to support and execute product stability initiatives for shelf-life extensions
Support Global Pharma Technical lead in future planning and execution in building a global Technical Service function with responsibilities in the Asia Pacific market
Laboratory Management
Manage pre-commissioning, commissioning, erection of equipment’s within the laboratory
Develop and qualify testing protocols for all laboratory work
Manage the calibration and maintenance of the laboratory equipment and instruments.
Develop and institute cleaning verification of the all laboratory equipment
MIS Management – RM / FG / Packing Material
Coordinate logistics in terms of shipment of the customer samples, stability samples and or sample for analysis at outside testing laboratories
Organization & Strategy
Collaborate with Global Technical Lead and Business Director to establish overall technical program for Ingredion Pharma Solutions
Implement Capital planning process to ensure the India laboratory is operational levels suited to conduct work
Develop staffing and training plan for India technical staff
Supervise overall program in India and the greater Asia Pacific market
Qualified Candidates Will Have:
Minimum of BS/BA; MS preferred in Chemistry / Pharmacy
10+ years’ in Pharma related technical development and support working experience with Pharma customers and pharma applications
Demonstrated knowledge of pharma excipients and have a rudimentary under-standing of pharma regulatory requirements and guidelines as they relate to product requirements
Demonstrated experience in direct leading of a technical team to deliver applications, product, and technical support solutions
Solid listening skills to facilitate problem solving both internally and with customers
Demonstrated use of rigorous logic and scientific reasoning to solve difficult technical problems
Is savvy in building relationships to drive collaboration within the company; understands the need to educate those not well versed in pharma industry fundamentals
Is constructive in handling conflict without sacrificing core values of Ingredion or without risking business
Transparent, ethical, passionate, and curious
Is driven and shows a sense of urgency; does not let bureaucracy to slow down progress on deliverables; is able to employ leadership to get things done.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluency in English, plus other languages are a plus