Global Head Drug Product Development & Technology

Siegfried seeks a Director to lead global Drug Product Development, advancing pharmaceutical technologies across multiple dosage forms and clinical phases while building a high-performing international team.

The company is looking for a Director to head the global Drug Product Development organization. This role focuses on strengthening Siegfried’s pharmaceutical development capabilities, advancing development project performance across clinical phases, and ensuring best-in-class R&D processes for various dosage forms.

Responsibilities

• Direct the global Drug Product Development & Technologies function, overseeing pharmaceutical development, characterization capabilities, and project execution from preclinical stages through commercialization.
• Manage the inquiry-to-offer process for new client development requests, ensuring high-quality, scientifically robust, and competitive development proposals.
• Oversee the multi-site execution of the global development project portfolio, ensuring scientific excellence, timely execution, and strong customer outcomes.
• Monitor scientific and technology trends to identify emerging formulation technologies, services, and development opportunities.
• Strengthen Siegfried’s reputation as a leading Drug Product Development partner for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
• Develop and maintain global DP technology roadmaps across development phases, sites, and dosage forms.
• Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders including Business Development & Sales, manufacturing sites, and other global functions.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team, attracting and nurturing top scientific talent.

Requirements

• Pharmacist or equivalent scientific background.
• Deep expertise in oral solid dosage form (OSD) and parenteral development is essential.
• Proven track record of advancing OSD and/or parenteral programs from early development through clinical phases to commercialization.
• Strong understanding of analytical characterization and CMC development for OSD and parenteral dosage forms.
• Deep expertise in CMC development, preferably within Drug Product Development.
• With demonstrated track record advancing development programs from early research through clinical development and product launch.
• Experience contributing to or generating Drug Product intellectual property.
• Strong academic network and experience with public-private collaborations.
• Proven ability to build and lead global teams across multiple sites.
• Strong cross-cultural leadership and global mindset.
• Experience working effectively in complex matrix organizations.
• Ability to influence stakeholders in multi-site environments with indirect reporting structures.

Nice to have

• PhD in Pharmaceutical Technology preferred.
• Working knowledge and/or strategic oversight of additional dosage forms (e.g., inhalation, ophthalmic) is advantageous.

What the company offers

• Dynamic, international environment with room to take ownership and make a long term sustainable impact.
• Ability to build and shape the function.
• Individual development solutions to grow personally and professionally at a fast pace.
• Collaboration with an experienced, passionate teams that values excellence, quality and continuous learning.
• Short-term incentive programs recognizing both performance and contribution.
• Long-term incentive plan focused on sustained value creation.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.
• Comprehensive accident and health insurance coverage.
• Active health management and discounted fitness memberships.

About the company

Siegfried upholds the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability. Fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. A rapidly expanding global company where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. A workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions. A fully integrated CDMO that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof. The most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Siegfried upholds the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability.
• Fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive.
• A rapidly expanding global company where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment.
• A workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions.
• A fully integrated CDMO that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof.
• The most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.