Technical Development Manager Pharma

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Job Summary

Technical Development Manager (TDM) will be primarily responsible for developing and growing the commercialization for components including excipients and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) into the North American Pharmaceutical industry.

Job rESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Brenntag’s strategic supplier partners to learn their product portfolio, and understand the key technical attributes as it relates to their applications in drug products
• Work with Product and Industry Market Managers to identify and strategize entry into the potential target accounts in the geographies assigned.
• Meet customers with the commercial sales team weekly and engage with customer including their R&D, Marketing and/or Innovation teams to define customer’s needs for portfolio development, innovation or solutions at the technical level.
• Engage with supplier partners and suggest best solutions to the customer.
• Engage with Pharma innovation & applications lab to accelerate customer projects
• Follow up with the customers to drive the project and ensure successful commercialization of the products in scope
• Attend product trainings and extend training to the field account managers in their assigned regions as necessary
• Analyze existing portfolio for white spots and work with IMM team to find and develop supplier partners
• Conduct all functions of business with safety as the top priority
• Work with Management on organizational priorities, goals, and objectives
• Participate in all periodic team meetings and communicates activities for action/follow-up/execution as necessary
• Attend internal and external training sessions for continued development of product and industry knowledge

Ideal PROFILE

• Self-motivated and task oriented
• Logical, critical thinker with an inquisitive and strategic mind
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication
• Team player with collaborative and engaging work style
• Able to present ideas and solution concepts to colleagues, customers, as well as large industry audiences

eDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BS or MS in chemistry or related field.
• Min 10 years’ experience in pharmaceutical product development and or technical sales
• Understanding of commercial activities of customers as well unit operations and unit processes in various end applications including tablets, gummies, capsules, powders and lozenges products
• Knowlegde of nutraceutical, biopharma or small molecule synthesis industries an asset
• Travel 30% of the time

OUR OFFER

We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.

• Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
• Paid parental leave
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)​

ABOUT BRENNTAG

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,000 employees worldwide and operates a network of about 700 sites in 78 countries. In 2021, Brenntag generated sales of around 14.4 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a full-line portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. In the field of sustainability, Brenntag pursues specific goals and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag shares have been listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010, initially in the MDAX and since September 2021 in the DAX. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 50 ESG and DAX ESG Target. For more information, visit www.brenntag.com.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

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