Senior Director, Manufacturing

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.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference and here's how the Senior Director, Manufacturing role will make an impact:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Provide leadership and direction for organizing, developing and executing the manufacturing plan; including establishment, execution and reporting of departmental systems, goals, priorities, schedules, risk analysis, manufacturing capacities, budgets, metrics and timelines. Initiates and facilitates cross-functional meetings as necessary to achieve goals.

• Responsible to ensure that the products are produced in a compliant, timely and safe manner which meet or exceed all specifications, quality standards, FDA regulations and other Health Authority guidelines.

• Ensures the use of trained and qualified personnel, validated and calibrated equipment and processes.

• Defines and recommends key objectives in each area of operation. Develops specific short-term and long-term plans and programs, together with supporting budget requests and justification. Ensures the Department's performance conforms to operating plans, forecasts, budgets, standards, and objectives.

• Develops and/or reviews quality reports, events, investigations, customer complaints, cost variance reports, production yields reports. Formulates and tracks action plans to address issues, opportunities and associated CAPA.

• Develops, reviews, and manages department capital and expense budgets. Rationalizes budget against changes in production forecasts.

• Partners with Quality and Operations to identify and prioritize the continuous improvement of the company's processes and technologies to improve the quality, safety, reliability, RFT and productivity of the manufacturing processes.

• Identifies and/or supports the use of best practices and development of new technologies and/or product/process innovations in conjunction with quality, engineering, manufacturing, and technical services.

• Selects, develops, and maintains qualified personnel in all positions, assists in hiring, career planning, succession planning, conducts performance reviews and recommends compensation.

• Communicates regularly with employees and management about company/department plans, issues, new initiatives, and progress against goals.

• Identifies and ensures the development of adequate training curriculum for staff, ensures that appropriate training program is successfully maintained, and that standard work practices are employed.

• Reviews quality and safety events and metrics, participates in audits and programs. Identifies and implements improvements to ensure compliance with global policies and regulatory agencies.

• Develops, recommends, and enforces sufficient policies to effectively operate the department.

The minimum qualifications for this role are:

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree (or equivalent) and 15 years of experience required. A Master's degree and 5 years of relevant experience desirable. However, a combination of experience and/or education will be taken into consideration.

• Must possess knowledge of the FDA review process concerning accepted manufacturing policies and procedures, sound administrative management skills, strong teamwork orientation and effective communication skill sets. Proven ability to recruit, train, and motivate personnel in order to balance staffing strength with profitability and growth.

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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.