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Empower technical excellence and shape strategic manufacturing outcomes across diverse product portfolios.

À±½·ÊÓƵ is seeking an Interim Head of Science & Technology to provide strategic and operational leadership for a multidisciplinary technical organization. This role is based in the Switzerland with a hybrid working arrangement. You will oversee a team of senior technical managers and subject matter experts, driving technical excellence across a diverse portfolio of product modalities and a global external manufacturing network. This is a pivotal leadership position that will influence manufacturing strategy, technical innovation, and long-term product supply reliability.

Please note that to be considered for this role you must have the right to work in this location or hold an EU passport.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the global Science & Technology (MSAT) organization and define its strategic direction.
• Provide technical oversight for commercial and late-stage clinical products.
• Oversee manufacturing and analytical lifecycle management activities with external manufacturing partners.
• Manage complex technology transfers, process validations, analytical validations, scale-ups, and site transfers.
• Establish governance frameworks, performance metrics, and operational excellence standards.
• Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Development, and Product Leadership teams to deliver integrated CMC strategies.
• Act as the senior technical interface for key external manufacturing partners and suppliers.
• Support technical due diligence, network strategy, and supplier selection activities.
• Drive innovation, process robustness, and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing network.
• Ensure technical readiness for global regulatory submissions, inspections, and post-approval commitments.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Advanced degree in Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field (PhD preferred).
• Proven leadership experience within MSAT, Science & Technology, Technical Operations, Manufacturing Sciences, or CMC functions.
• Strong track record of leading technical organizations and developing high-performing teams.
• Extensive experience with external manufacturing networks, CMOs/CDMOs, and commercial supply chains.
• Expertise in technology transfer, process validation, lifecycle management, and manufacturing support.
• Broad technical knowledge across biologics, sterile products, small molecules, or advanced modalities.
• Experience interacting with global regulatory authorities and supporting regulatory submissions.
• Operational excellence mindset with exposure to Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills in complex global matrix organizations.
  

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Joshua Bye at j.bye@proclinical.com.

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