PHAD PDU Oral Drug Product Project Leader

Location: Basel, Switzerland #onsite Role Purpose:We are looking for a collaborative and scientifically strong professional to take on the role of Drug Product Project Leader (DPPL) across late-phase oral drug product development programs. In this role, you will lead Drug Product technical development activities for assigned projects, ensuring scientific excellence, strong quality awareness, and alignment with overall project objectives. The role includes developing and implementing robust Drug Product project strategies, including risk assessments, contingency planning, timelines, budgets, and resource plans. It also requires ensuring alignment with internal functions, external partners, governance processes, and project review milestones.As DPPL, you will lead, coach, and develop high-performing project teams in line with company values and behaviors. The role is expected to foster a collaborative culture, promote knowledge sharing, set clear objectives, and support the growth and performance of team members.The position will oversee project execution, proactively manage cross-functional interfaces, and communicate project strategy, risks, issues, and critical updates to relevant stakeholders.Key responsibilities include ensuring high-quality development documentation and contributing to CMC submission packages, filing dossiers, inspection responses, and Health Authority requests. The role also includes acting as author, reviewer, or approver of development documents in accordance with applicable SOPs and development standards.In addition, the DPPL will drive Make versus Buy strategies and support outsourced activities with external partners, including input into contracts, quality agreements, and third-party supply-related projects.