Executive Director UI Pharmaceuticals

Education Requirement

• Advanced degree in pharmaceutics, chemistry, engineering, or equivalent science-based discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

Experience Required

• Minimum 15 years related experience in pharmaceutical research or GMP manufacturing environment. 
• History of progressive leadership advancements in manufacturing and business responsibilities and leading organizations through significant change, growth, or transformation.
• Proven profit and loss experience leading mid-sized, multi-disciplinary organizations (50-100 employees) delivering operational excellence and profitability. 
• Strong track record in business development, strategic partnerships, client relationship management and executing growth initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills in building and working effectively with varied, multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams.  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through verbal, written, and presentations with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, FDA, cGMP, EU ISPE, etc. 
• Expertise in qualification and operation of pharmaceutical equipment, processes, and facilities.

Desirable Qualifications

• PhD in pharmaceutical sciences, engineering, or related field.
• MBA or similar financial degree or certificate.
• Experience as a teacher or instructor in a technical or scientific area.
• Track record of optimizing capacity utilization while maintaining quality and client satisfaction. 
• Ability to organize a group around a common mission to complete complex tasks. 
   

Application and Position Details

• In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For additional questions, please contact Libby Kleppe at libby-kleppe@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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