Global Head Drug Product Development & Technology

"Expect to grow", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents. As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact.

Your Role:  

In this newly created role, you will lead the global Drug Product (DP) Development organization and further strengthen Siegfried’s pharmaceutical development capabilities. You will drive the advancement of Siegfried’s DP technologies and development project performance across all clinical phases.

You will ensure best-in-class pharmaceutical R&D processes covering multiple dosage forms, including oral solid dosage forms, parenterals, inhalables, and ophthalmics. The role includes evaluating new customer development requests for formulation and process development, overseeing execution of development programs, and ensuring successful transfer to GMP manufacturing.

In addition, you will build and expand the organization’s capabilities by attracting, developing, and mentoring top DP development talent across sites.

Your Profile:

In that role, you will

• Lead and manage the global Drug Product Development & Technologies function, with oversight of pharmaceutical development, characterization capabilities, and development project execution from preclinical development through Phase III and commercialization.
• Lead the inquiry-to-offer process for new client development requests, ensuring high-quality, scientifically robust and competitive development proposals through strong technological evaluation and efficient decision making.
• Oversee the multi-site execution of Siegfried’s global development project portfolio, ensuring scientific excellence, timely execution, and strong customer outcomes.
• Monitor scientific and technology trends to identify emerging formulation technologies, services, and development opportunities.
• Strengthen Siegfried’s reputation as a leading Drug Product Development partner for pharmaceutical and biotech clients.
• Develop and maintain global DP technology roadmaps across development phases, sites, and dosage forms.
• Collaborate closely with key internal stakeholders including Business Development & Sales, manufacturing sites, and other global functions.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing global team, attracting and nurturing top scientific talent.

Technical profile

• Pharmacist or equivalent scientific background; PhD in Pharmaceutical Technology preferred
• Deep expertise in oral solid dosage form (OSD) and parenteral development is essential, including experience with complex formulations (e.g., BCS Class II/III compounds, amorphous solid dispersions)
• Proven track record of advancing OSD and/or parenteral programs from early development through clinical phases to commercialization
• Strong understanding of analytical characterization and CMC development for OSD and parenteral dosage forms
• Working knowledge and/or strategic oversight of additional dosage forms (e.g., inhalation, ophthalmic) is advantageous
• Deep expertise in CMC development, preferably within Drug Product Development
• With demonstrated track record advancing development programs from early research through clinical development and product launch
• Experience contributing to or generating Drug Product intellectual property
• Strong academic network and experience with public-private collaborations

Leadership profile:

• Proven ability to build and lead global teams across multiple sites
• Strong cross-cultural leadership and global mindset
• Experience working effectively in complex matrix organizations
• Ability to influence stakeholders in multi-site environments with indirect reporting structures

Your Benefits: 

At Siegfried, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll discover a place where your impact matters, your growth is encouraged, and your wellbeing is supported.

Professional Growth & Impact

- You'll find a dynamic, international environment with room to take ownership and make a long term sustainable impact.

- You'll be able to build and shape the function
- Through your impact and Individual development solutions you'll grow personally and professionally at a fast pace.
- You'll collaborate with an experienced, passionate teams that values excellence, quality and continuous learning.

Attractive Compensation & Incentives

- Short-term incentive programs recognizing both performance and contribution

- Long-term incentive plan focused on sustained value creation

Flexibility & Wellbeing

- Flexible working hours and hybrid work options.

- Comprehensive accident and health insurance coverage.

- Active health management and discounted fitness memberships.

Founded in 1873 in Zofingen, Switzerland, Siegfried has grown into a global network of 16 sites across three continents. With a team of more than 4,200 highly skilled professionals, we take the innovations of our pharmaceutical customers to industrial scale and manufacture safe drugs for patients worldwide. As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof. This unique combination of know-how and experience makes us the most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.