Director Scientific

**Company Description**
We are SGS - the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
**Job Description** GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC & TECHNICAL CAPABILITY EXCELLENCE**
- This is a Global **Expert** position overseeing the analytical service portfolio globally (including chemistry, microbiology, protein characterization, biosafety, and bioanalysis - for both pharmaceutical small and large molecules) to ensure that analytical capabilities are adequate to support the Business strategy
- Provide scientific and technical guidance to Local, Regional and Global Teams to ensure that analytical capabilities are adequate across SGS Health Science operations to support the Business strategy - including:

- Replication and harmonization of analytical capabilities
- Implementation of new analytical methods
- CAPEX proposals
- As a member of the Health Science Management Team, contribute to the strategy and business development plan for the Business Unit by - identifying and assessing new business opportunities (including innovative services, new segments, new customers, M&A targets)
- Provide end-to-end scientific and technical support for M&A activities in the analytical service industry (target identification, assessment, due diligence)
- Actively monitor market trends and keep abreast of scientific, technological and competitive developments to translate them into the business strategy and concrete business opportunities
- Strengthen SGS visibility and position by participating in industry working groups and conferences

**TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT**
- Coordinate technical exchanges and analytical capability transfers across the global Health Science Network to maximize cross-sales and promote continuous analytical capability development.
- Provide scientific and technical guidance to Local, Regional and Global Teams to assist Marketing, Sales and Business Development activities - specifically to promote SGS brand awareness and sale of analytical services.

**Specific responsibilities**:

- Provide expert guidance to internal (SGS Management, Health Science Network) and external stakeholders (Customers, Health Authorities) on all aspects of Health Science Analytical Testing services
- Provide scientific and technical support to Local, Regional and Global Teams to assist in:

- Evaluation of market and client needs
- Preparation of Business Case/CAPEX and subsequent implementation (method transfer/replication, validation/harmonization)
- Key client requests and/or complex projects
- Content development for Sales & Marketing activities (presentations, brochures, articles and scientific publications)
- Deliver customer presentations and consultations when required
- In collaboration with Global Quality Management, promote Quality Culture and Quality of operational service execution
- At all times, adopt a safe behavior by exercising due regard for the health and safety of SGS employees and clients, in line with SGS policies and procedures
- At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct

**Qualifications**
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in the Analytical Testing and/or Contract Research services to the (bio-)pharmaceutical industry
- Solid understanding of CMC Drug Development (in Analytical Development, Quality Assurance/Quality Control, Manufacturing)
- Scientific background (PhD or equivalent level) in a discipline relevant for the Health Science business segment (pharmaceutical sciences, biotechnology, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, etc.)
- Additional degree in business is an asset
- In-depth experience of Pharma GMP environment, drug development and CMC regulatory requirements
- Ability to drive technical sales and new service development
- Existing relationships with industry customers an asset
- A self-starter able to mobilize and inspire teams with a ‘can-do’ attitude
- Experience in project-oriented, multidisciplinary and multicultural environments
- Fluent in English (written and verbal) - other language(s) would be an asset

**Required skills**:
**COMMUNICATION SKILLS**
- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex topics effectively at all levels of the organization (especially Senior Leadership, Authority Officials, Key Opinion Leaders)

**INNOVATION & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SKILLS**
- Ability to think strategically and translate scientific and technological developments into business opportunities and new service innovations

**LEADERSHIP SKILLS**
- Outstanding ability to foster collaboration and work effectively with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
- Hands-on, open-minded, and proactive team player
- Ability to work under pressure

**Additional Information**
Flexibility to travel internationally (20%) is required