R&D Site unit Leader M/F

R&D Site Unit Leader H/F CDI – Cadre Euroapi site de Saint Aubin Les Elbeuf Join an R&D center of excellence where we work passionately to develop, manufacture and deliver active ingredient solutions for our healthcare partners worldwide. Your innovative spirit will contribute to our drive for leadership in the development of sustainably active pharmaceutical ingredients throughout Europe and beyond, while maintaining the highest quality standards. Our Responsibilities The R&D site unit Leader works in collaboration with all Site Leadership Team members and with other R&D Site Unit Leaders and R&D Program Leaders. She/he is responsible for developing new processes, second generation processes and is accountable for delivering knowledge package required for Industrialization. He/she ensures the ownership of the processes from handover to transfer to internal or external production team, supported by the industrialization team. She/he manages the local R&D team (budget, planning, CAPEX, OPEX, hiring, people development, …) according to HSE standards. She/he may provide resources and expertise to the site (or another site) on request. Our Missions Projects Arbitrate and prioritize projects to define the workload plan Delegate to the heads of the divisions the monitoring of projects in their field of activity Validate scientific content, technology selection (in alignment with the industrialization team) and implementation options Deliver full knowledge package (studies reports, PJR, development reports) Implementation of New Processes Ensure Process handover at lab scale Propose process design options / Ideation phase In close collaboration with IPL MS team, develop the process, collect the data in order to provide to engineering team all required informations for feasibility study Ensure the delivery of Process deliverables in projects (Summary of User Needs, Objective Specifications, Process Description, Material Balance, Process Diagram, Special Specifications for Main Equipment (in close collaboration with IPL MS team), Technical Comparison Table, etc.) Validate the main gates of projects on a scientific and technical level Supervise the management of new facilities dedicated to the team Provide the necessary support for the start-up of the transferred processes/new installation: support for OQs, PQs, training, start-up follow-up Provide technology benchmark and provide bibliographic studies Support to IPL-MS Team Provide support to IPL-MS team in case of significant crisis on industrial Processes If required, executes trials / analysis / reports under IPL-MS accountability Provide Datascience expertise and develop tools to improve process parameters management Management Resource management Ensure the adequacy of the project and resources and prepare, make and follow up on investment requests Participate in the development of the budget in terms of personnel Propose material investments for her/his team People management Implement the organization and set the objectives Assess and evaluate employee contributions, plan and organize recruitments and identify training needs Our Requirements Chemical Engineer or Chemist with strong background in Process Engineering having proven track record of industrialization of at least 5 years including an essential part on industrial site Knowledge or direct experience on synthetic biology and/or recombinant protein expression and/or biocatalysis Knowledge of chemical processes and technologies implemented in the area of industrial pharmaceutical chemistry (including HSE, Quality, regulatory environment such as FDA or equivalent) Good understanding of the role of Process Engineering in Industrial Operations: chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, unit operations of chemical engineering, solid chain, robustness of processes, etc. Mastery of process simulation tools (PROSIM, MixIt, SuperProDesigner, Aspen Engineering, …) Familiar with Big Data Good level of demonstrated technical leadership, cross-functional communication and problem solving / conflict resolution skills. Ability to reconciliate varied requirements in an international environment. Ability to effectively communicate across the organization at all levels. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and French. Is effective in working through others and getting stakeholders behind the decisions. Strong organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills. Strong personal initiative, global transversal leadership, managing across cultures, participation and influence, negotiation with key stakeholders, change management, working through others, multitasking in a complex environment, and risk taking. Your Benefits Flexible working hours 6 weeks of paid vacation RTT Company health insurance (70% covered by the employer) Profit-sharing/Participation Employee savings PEG/PERCOL Reimbursement of travel expenses according to conditions Company restaurant Access to CSE aids and activities Our Company EUROAPI is committed to reinventing active ingredient solutions to sustainably meet the needs of customers and patients worldwide. We are a major player in the field of active pharmaceutical ingredients with around 200 products in our portfolio, offering a wide range of technologies while developing innovative molecules through our contract development and manufacturing activities (CDMO). Acting for health by enabling access to essential therapies inspires our 3,450 employees every day. With strong research and development capabilities and six production sites all located in Europe (Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf and Vertolaye in France, Brindisi in Italy, Frankfurt in Germany, Budapest in Hungary and Haverhill in the UK), EUROAPI ensures the production of high-quality APIs to supply its customers in over 80 countries. EUROAPI is listed on Euronext Paris. Culture and Values at Euroapi We bring our culture to life in the way we work every day. Our culture enables career development and talent management; we recognize that how we do things is as important as what we do, and our values define how we achieve our objectives and help us to "do things right". Our values and behaviors are based on the following pillars: We empower our employees to have a more significant positive impact. We create value by placing our customers at the center of everything we do. We are accountable for what we do, always acting in the interest of the company. We value and respect all our stakeholders. EUROAPI is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion that enhances innovation, performance, and engagement. We value transparency, mutual respect, and equal treatment of individuals. That is why we firmly protect our employees against any form of discrimination. Environment, Social and Governance We believe that our company's success lies in its ability to adapt to the challenges of tomorrow. Our responsibility as a company is to ensure the sustainability and resilience of the pharmaceutical value chain. How to Apply? To learn more about this exciting opportunity, submit your application today. Do you know someone for this position? We are responsible for EUROAPI's success, which means we must find the best collaborators who share our values. Recommend a candidate to us today or contact your HR Business Partner to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr