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Primary Objective of Position:

The Head of MS & T is responsible for the operational technical leadership to ensure product reliability, portfolio growth, cost competitiveness (via leading technical programs including New Product Introduction, Process & Formulation Improvements, Alternate Supplier Development etc.) for the product manufactured in Pakistan (in Abbott sites and TPM) in coordination with Regional MS&T and I&D. Additionally, he/she required to Translate high-level objectives into detailed technical plans, execute the plan (individually and/or through others), and update the cross-functional project team on key technical and timeline risks. Principal Duties:

Major Responsibilities:

• Head of MS & T must ensure the following activities in his/her area of responsibilities:

• Leading risk/failure mode assessment, test method development, process development, and performance and safety testing for early feasibility products.

• Leading key aspects of the Advanced Development (early feasibility) process.

• Driving results in the technical team addressing key deliverables or addressing key project risks.

• Hands-on ownership of design and process from product ideation through hand-off to the concept through process validation

• Support Corporate Vision and Strategy to build MS & T capability for Local business support as well as extending support to METAP Sites.

• Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing and Operations.

• Transfer new technologies, products, and manufacturing processes into and out of the site in coordination with MS&T and I&D.

• Research, design and evaluate materials, assemblies, processes, and equipment.

• Suggest training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development.

• Monitor team metrics and objectives ensuring meeting of goals. :

• Document all phases of research and development. Oversee complex research projects, analyse results, and provide recommendations based on findings.

• Assess the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time and within budget.

• Staff resource need assessment, talent identification and staff hiring to ensure right people for required tasks available.

• Identification of Capital items and budget preparation for MS & T operations

• Technical support to affiliate for the Continuous Improvement Projects, as required.

• Technical support to Abbott TPM team for FLQR Package review in line with MS&T protocol.

• Technical support for Alternate Material Source Development by participating in Risk assessment and Recommending Implementation strategy to Quality and Material Management team.

• Review and approve technical proposal, packages and other related documents prepared in MS & T as related to New Make products, Formulation Improvement, Process Improvement, Tech Transfer and Tech Recommendations etc.

Knowledge , Experience & Education:

• Product formulation and process knowledge

• Technical risk assessment tools and methodology

• Project Management

• More than 10 years of experience in relevant field.

• Pharm – D/PhD

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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