Manager/Director of Pharmaceutical Technical Services (PTS)

Reporting to the President of Keata, you  will successfully direct and manage the activities of the PTS team in the development of formulations,  selection of equipment, design and execution of processes, and experimental design for clinical, scale-up and registration batches including technical transfer of projects to Keata’s manufacturing sites and for clients on a contract service basis. As a member of the senior management team, you will support the activities of the PTS department and Keata Pharma Inc’s business plan.

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Lead, direct and manage the activities of the PTS team in developing formulations for pre-clinical studies, clinical trials, process development and commercial use as defined by client requirements

· Maintain expert knowledge of pharmaceutical processes, equipment, instrumentation and procedures necessary to perform the tasks

· Capable of participating in a meaningful way at the executive level by providing the executive team with honest, forthright, objective and strategic insight in a constructive manner

· Communicate/liaise with clients and internal stakeholders to support/grow business and develop robust formulations and processes within agreed timeframes

· Lead staff to generate high quality reports/protocols to support client registrations or FDA pre-approval inspections

· Manage, coach and develop PTS staff, including setting business objectives and career development plans 

· Create a high performance environment through engaged employees and a focused approach to performance management

· Perform management reviews, resource management, coaching and development of staff, and make recommendations regarding salary increases, performance evaluations and corrective actions.

· People oriented with strong general business acumen and an innate ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff and Clients

· Highly effective at translating business priorities into operating realities

· Able to implement change, increase productivity, and enhance performance in response to budget parameters and Client demands

You will possess the following qualifications: minimum B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Science or Technology or equivalent; have 5 years of proven drug development experience with emphasis in oral, topical or controlled release dosage forms and a minimum of 3 years in a management role; thorough understanding of cGMP, GLP, and regulatory compliance; possess a highly developed quality, regulatory, and production mindset including an appreciation for client service and the contract manufacturing industry. Strong leadership and organizational skills are your forte, while you are confident in your decision making process and excellent in written and oral communications skills. You are able to resolve conflict and strengthen business relationships, coaching/mentoring mindset.