Director, Oral Solid Drug Product Lead, Oncology/Neurology - MSAT

About Servier

With commercial stage products and a promising pipeline, we are Servier Group, a unique global organization headquartered in France. Operating in more than 150 countries and governed by a non-profit foundation, we have multiple medicines approved in oncology, cardiology, and other therapeutic areas.

Servier’s 2030 Ambition aims to establish the Group as a recognized, innovative, and patient-centered leader in Oncology, Neurology, and Cardiometabolism & Venous Diseases (CMVD). Over half of our research and development efforts are focused on targeted therapies to address unmet patient needs.

Within Servier Industry, the Manufacturing Science and Analytical Technology (MSAT) organization plays a key role in driving technical excellence, industrial transformation, and lifecycle management — enabling manufacturing robustness, quality, and compliance across all product modalities and technologies.

Role Summary

Reporting to the Head of Oral Solids Drug Product - MSAT, this global role leads a team of subject matter experts (SMEs) responsible for supporting commercialization, manufacturing and lifecycle management of Oncology and Neurology related oral solid drug products across internal and external manufacturing sites.

This role will collaborate with relevant Site MSAT teams and partner with CMC and Industry stakeholders to ensure consistent, robust, and compliant manufacturing process performance. This is a key global leadership position where the incumbent, in collaboration with MSAT Leadership Team, will contribute to shaping Servier’s Global MSAT function in alignment with corporate and Industry vision, driving innovation, continuous improvement, sustainability, and global collaboration for the Oncology and Neurology OSD product portfolio.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to technical experts owning the manufacturing process knowledge of commercial oral solid drug products related to Oncology and Neurology.

• Serve as the global technical authority for Oncology and Neurology related commercial OSD product manufacturing processes, including scale-up, technology transfer, validation, and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with MSAT Business Operations and Portfolio team to ensure appropriate prioritization and resource allocation to ensure successful delivery of SOT objectives across internal and external sites as applicable.
• Collaborate closely with CMC counterparts, who lead development-stage activities for pipeline assets, and ensure effective technical transition from CMC SMEs to MSAT as part of new product commercialization.
• Provide strategic direction and technical input for CMC sections of regulatory submissions and responses to global Health Authorities.
• Ensure implementation of Continued Process Verification (CPV) through structured, risk-based monitoring of critical quality attributes (CQAs), critical process parameters (CPPs) and in-process controls (IPCs).
• Systematically identify gaps and risks across manufacturing processes and implement appropriate mitigations/improvements that ensure robust manufacturing across product lifecycle
• Champion the implementation of advanced process science tools and frameworks, including Quality by Design (QbD), and Process Analytical Technology (PAT).

• Support internal and external audits, inspections, pre-approval activities, and maintain a state of continuous readiness across the product portfolio.

• Evaluate new technologies and sites as needed
• Support Due Diligence of external opportunities as needed
• Stay current with industry trends, scientific literature, and evolving technologies related to OSD manufacturing and MSAT best practices.

Education and Required Skills

• Advanced degree (PhD preferred or Master of Science/Equivalent with commensurate skills) in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline required.
• 12+ years of experience in Oral Solid Dosage Drug Product process development and manufacturing sciences including experience with technology transfers, regulatory submissions and commercial lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop direct reports
• Consistently demonstrating growth mindset, adapting to and championing change, with a passion for building capabilities, to help shape the future of MSAT within a transforming organization.
• Demonstrated success working with cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and succeed in a global matrix organization, using industry-standard tools, systems, and collaborative platforms
• In-depth knowledge of Oral Solid Drug Product formulation concepts/techniques and manufacturing processes
• Strong knowledge of relevant GxPs as well as applicable multinational regulatory guidelines, e.g., EMA, FDA, PMDA
• Significant experience managing technical oversight across internal manufacturing sites and/or CMOs.
• Excellent communication and strategic influence skills, capable of engaging senior leadership, cross-functional stakeholders, and global team members with clarity and credibility.

Travel and Location

• Domestic and international travel up to 20%
• If based in the US, hybrid (2-3 days in our Boston office) preferred. Open to remote candidates.

Servier’s Commitment

Servier is committed to modelling diversity, equity, and inclusion within the industry. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that maintains equitable treatment for all and we welcome applicants who are passionate, committed, and innovative individuals. We encourage candidates to apply to our open roles as we are always willing to consider experiences and skills beyond what is listed in the job description.  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Salary Range 

The salary range for this role is $196,000 - $236,000. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. Employees in this position are also eligible for Short-Term and Long-Term incentive programs. Servier also offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible time off (Servier provides unlimited sick time and flex time, and does not accrue time off), 401(k), life and disability insurance, recognition programs among other great benefits (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).  For more information on our benefits, please visit this link.