Manager sourcing and development activities for active ingredients

Manager sourcing and development activities for active ingredients

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As a global leader in animal health, Ceva Animal Health believes our success is linked to our passionate people researching, developing , producing and supplying innovative health solutions for all animals, which contributes to the future of our diverse planet.

We are committed to ensuring the highest possible level of care and well-being for farm animals (poultry, pigs, ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats) and wildlife.

Indeed, Our “Together, Beyond Animal Health” vision emphasizes that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and our planet are totally interlinked. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a "One Health" approach.

As part of our “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” policy, Ceva Animal Heath is committed to the employment of people with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodations throughout the interview process to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants. To request an accommodation, please contact a member of the Ceva Talent Acquisition team.

Your missions :

To strengthen our R&D department responsible for scouting, sourcing, and developing new active pharmaceutical ingredients, we are looking for a manager to oversee sourcing and development activities for a permanent position.

As part of the pharmaceutical development team for new veterinary drugs and working closely with the innovation group, you will act as an interface between innovation and development, overseeing sourcing and calls for tenders for new suppliers or CDMOs, as well as external developments of new active ingredients within the framework of new projects. You will also be a source of proposals for innovation and new opportunities.

Main responsibilities:

Innovation:
Participate in the evaluation of external opportunities (due diligence).
Work with the innovation department to optimize selected leads in collaboration with CROs and drawing on internal and external expertise.

Selection:
Define project requirements. Participate in the evaluation and selection process for manufacturers or CDMOs. Establish a rationale for selection.

External development of active ingredients:
Manage CDMO/supplier contracts in conjunction with the purchasing and legal departments.
Oversee external development activities for active ingredients (synthesis, analysis, production, validation, scientific data, etc.) while ensuring compliance with GMP and HSE requirements and with a view to future commercial launches.
Provide regulatory affairs with the CMC data necessary for compiling registration dossiers and responding to questions from drug agencies, with a view to obtaining marketing authorizations.

The position will mainly interface with the innovation, formulation, analytical and microbiological development, purchasing, regulatory, QA, patent, legal departments, and external resources (universities, start-ups, pharmaceutical and agricultural companies, CROs, CDMOs, experts, etc.).

Your profile :

Minimum 5 years of higher education (chemical engineer, master's or doctorate in chemistry, pharmacist, etc.) with proven experience in this type of position.

A good knowledge of pharmaceutical development, an interest in product innovation, and an active network of external resources are essential for success in this position.

You are curious and proactive, and know how to work in a multidisciplinary team.

In terms of interpersonal skills, good direct and cross-functional management skills are essential for success in your assignments.