Orion Corporation operates in more than 20 countries, where we Orionees, 3200 in total, work in all kinds of positions. Among us there are Research Scientists, Laboratory Technicians, Engineers and IT Specialists as well as people working in Production, just to mention some examples. We offer diverse and responsible jobs to our personnel in a truly multi-disciplinary work environment. We encourage people to develop their competences and offer opportunities to affect the job description and creating their own career path at Orion. We are searching for top talents who are ready to share our passion for the work that we do.

Orion’s Research and Development is now looking for an experienced Director to lead its Specialty Products Development unit with a specific focus in Generic Product Development strategy.

Description of position

This Director role  is accountable for all activities of the Generic Product Development including formulation, process, analytical development, and project management. You will be the primary liaison between the Generic Product Development and key stakeholders from the business unit. In this role you will ensure the definition, development and implementation of product development activities associated with formulation and analytical development including regulatory strategy definition and IPR strategy. 

As the Director, you will provide business and technical support throughout the entire generic drug development process.  Your work includes working directly with scientists, peers, leadership, and customers to ensure a robust understanding of the business and technical challenges and associated risks with all generic product development programs in the portfolio.

This position offers an exciting and challenging cross-functional opportunity to coordinate the work of a variety of internal and external stakeholders. You will be leading and managing a team of experts and participating in decision making and strategic planning.

The position is preferably located in Finland, either Espoo or Turku. Should you be working from elsewhere than Finland, your presence is required for some extended periods (weeks) in Finland and India.

About Orion Research & Development

Orion's pharmaceutical innovations are created within its R&D organization, including e.g., non-clinical research, clinical development, formulation development and medical affairs. We offer exciting opportunities to create and have an impact to the future therapies for patients. At Orion R&D our mission is to translate world-class science into novel life-changing therapies. We are passionate about patients´ welfare.

We have recently developed and renewed our R&D organization to meet the needs of changing environment within the pharmaceutical industry. More specifically, the need to commercialise assets in the pipeline and secure the needed support to existing and future product portfolio. Further, special emphasis is given on the development of generic product portfolio.

Description of unit

Generic Product Development Team is located in Specialty Products Development Unit as part of Orion’s Research and Development. The team collaborates intensively with several internal and external stakeholders including Pharmaceutical Development and various external CROs. Generic Product development Team is responsible for the development of new generics, from ideation and feasibility to project planning and execution. Responsibilities include regulatory, clinical, pharmaceutical and project management.

We offer

The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Orion´s generic business strategy. It gives a cross-functional opportunity to work closely with a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Join us - together we build well-being and do work that we are proud of! More info about us: Orion

Requirements

Ideally you should have the following educational and professional work experiences:

• Master’s degree from a suitable discipline for example pharmacy, engineering, or other scientific areas. PhD is seen advantageously
• Concrete work experience from generic product development or product life-cycle management activities
• Proven track record of generic drug product approvals and successful applications of EU/ FDA regulations
• Deep scientific knowledge and understanding of driving product development from the lab all the way to commercialization and technology transfer, and from product development to operations and site to site
• Demonstration of establishing external CDMO & CRO network and successful execution of outsourced product development
• Proven skills in evaluating, building, and motivating international teams
• Strategic thinking and capability to execute the strategic plans

Most importantly, we are looking for a person who is used to setting high goals for personal and group accomplishments using measurement methods to monitor progress in achieving the goals. You are experienced in working in a matrix organization and you have high result-oriented skills for teamwork (internal and external customer). Fluency in English is essential in this role as you will liaise with organisations globally.

Additional information

If you are you the person we are looking for, please submit your application and CV on-line, no later than on October 20th, 2021.

For more information about the position, please contact Vice President, Chief Medical Officer Paula Rytilä by phone +358 50 966 4416 during the following times (FIN): Tuesday 5th October 15.00-16.00 or Friday 15th October 9.00-10.00 or Tuesday 19th October 15.00-16.00.

Orion welcomes expatriate employees and their families by supporting their relocation and integration to live and work in Finland.

#LI-Orion

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.