Global Head of Science Experts (m/f/d)

We are an owner-managed, globally active company in the specialty pharmaceuticals sector with a clear mission: to be THE sustainable platform for long-established and trusted pharmaceutical brand products in various therapeutic areas. As a reliable partner to the research-based pharmaceutical industry, CHEPLAPHARM ensures the availability and supply of these medicines for the global market. This benefits not only our partners, but so patients around the world. We are proud that our economy model has enabled us to become one of the world's leading companies in the acquisition of original preparations within 20 years, and we continue to grow. The aspiration of our approximately 800 employees: Together, we want to ‘ACHIEVE MORE'.

In the role of Global Head of Science Experts, you provide strategic, disciplinary, and operational leadership for the global Science Expert function, secure scientific direction, effective management of Science Subject Matter Experts, and strong alignment with organizational goals. You define the global scientific strategy for specialized pharmaceutical areas and establish long-term priorities and roadmaps that strengthen product robustness and regulatory compliance. Strategic Scientific Leadership & Direction Setting Define and drive the global scientific strategy for specialized pharmaceutical areas, ensuring long-term priorities and roadmaps that strengthens product robustness, compliance, and innovation. Team Leadership & Organizational Management Lead and develop the Science Expert organization with full disciplinary and functional responsibility, including resource allocation, budget planning, and acting as the central escalation point (SPOC). Scientific Project Leadership & Innovation Initiate, develop, and steer scientific projects while guiding Science Subject Matter Experts in the execution of complex topics and innovation-driven initiatives. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management Ensure strong alignment within the Science function and across the organization, building sustainable relationships with internal and external partners to support scientific and business objectives. External Interfaces & Outsourcing Oversight Lead and manage outsourcing and act as primary interface to regulatory authorities, scientific, and industry networks. Risk Assessment & Scientific Decision-Making Evaluate scientific risks in areas with uncertain data, assess medium-term impact, and ensure informed decision-making in line with strategic and regulatory requirements. Organizational Complexity and Conflict Management Manage a large, cross-functionally networked organization and resolve conflicts at organizational and political level while ensuring effective execution of priorities.

Academic Qualification and Scientific Background Master's degree in a pharmaceutical, scientific, or related discipline combined with more than 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D or Science leadership, ideally within MSAT. Leadership & Organizational Experience More than 10 years of proven experience leading large, cross-functional networked teams across multiple hierarchical levels, including indirect management and complex conflict resolution. Scientific Strategy & Innovation Expertise Demonstrated ability to develop long-term strategies and drive-level innovation within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. Analytical & Risk Assessment Capability Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex and uncertain data sets and translate them into strategic, medium-term decisions. External Representation & Networking Extensive national and international scientific network with experience representing organizations in external scientific forums and regulatory interactions. Decision-Making & Independence High degree of automation in decision-making with a proven ability to develop new concepts and adapt best practices independently in complex environments.

Corporate culture & internationality A growing company with a diverse, open working environment and employees from around 40 countries. Flexible working models & work-life balance Individually customisable working models, including the option to work from another EU country for up to two months per year. Working time account with compensatory time off and 30 days of holiday. Individual benefits & pension provision Flexible benefits budget, e.g. for increased company pension provision, fitness and health offers or benefits for travel and meal costs. Discounts & additional benefits Access to the corporate benefits platform with discounts at hundreds of partnership companies. Further development & team culture Internal and external training courses tailored to personal goals, as well as company and team events to strengthen cohesion and successes together. .