Director, Science & Technology

Improving Health through Science and Technology! At Aptar Pharma, we specialize in Drug Delivery offering Innovative Devices, Services and Solutions focused on the Patient Experience. Aptar Pharma is part of Aptar Group, a global leader of dispensing systems for the packaging industry. Aptar Pharma has been setting the standard in drug delivery for decades providing health technology solutions and services enabling effective patient treatment. Be You, Be Aptar!

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Director of Science & Technology. This role ensures that Aptar Pharma's goals are met and objectives are achieved via thought leadership and support of strategic initiatives. The primary objective is to advance and promote that scientific expertise internally and externally. He/She will provide scientific input to senior management, R&D and Business Development. This is a remote position in North America, with frequent travel anticipated.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and execution of scientific strategies that support Aptar Pharma services and product development
• Manage Aptar Pharma's (non device) R&D Council including development of intellectual property
• Raise the scientific profile of Aptar Pharma within the drug development community via conference presentations, webinars, posters and white papers
• Coordinate publication strategy and content with Operational Marketing
• Support Strategy, Aptar Pharma R&D, Innovation Excellence, and Business Development Managers via technical support, meeting preparation, internal Tribe meetings and customer meetings. Support includes Pharma, Injectables, Consumer Health Care, Services and Digital Health divisions.
• Oversee development and communication of Scientific Watch
• Identify white spaces and unmet needs across pharma markets
• Interact with regulatory bodies such as FDA and EMA as required
• Develop academic and key opinion leadership partners
• Participate in Industry/Advocacy groups & professional organizations
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Conduct internal training on scientific topics for R&D and business development personnel
• Support Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs and Pharmaceutical Development as needed
• Support due diligence, M&A and legal as needed
• Maintain current understanding of medical and dosing guidelines for asthma/COPD, allergic rhinitis, CNS, and other key disease states
• Manage team of Scientists who participate/own some of these activities

Qualifications:

• Experienced at giving presentations at scientific conferences
• Ph.D. pharmaceutical sciences or engineering
• Inhalation aerosols and nasal drug delivery experience required
• 7+ years of experience (post PhD)
• Excellent time management skills
• Proven ability to successfully work independently
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Sharepoint and Excel

Compensation and Base Annual Pay

Aptar Pharma offers a competitive total rewards package including base salary or base hourly rate determined by many factors including the role, experience, knowledge, skill set and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.

The typical base annual salary range for this position is USD $199,000 to $269,000 per year. Additional details about total compensation and benefits are provided during the hiring process.

BE YOU, BE APTAR!

Aptar is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.