Summary The Technical Project Leader will jointly with the CMC team lead and manage all technical development activities for assigned small molecule projects within Technical Research Development TRD represent TRD as core member in global project teams to define the global CMC strategy for the development submission approval and life cycle management of a product s maximize the support to local programs and partners lead CMC teams with strong strategic focus quality environmental awareness management capabilities scientific and technical expertise act as the TRD representative in complex projects involving external partners and or highly cutting-edge projects processes Major accountabilities Performs strategic planning of more complex and or accelerated projects with e g multiple candidates scenarios or of several projects with varying timescales Has sense of urgency aligns and coordinates multiple activities in complex plans Establishes realistic project timelines to achieve milestones and goals organizes additional resources if needed to fulfill planning tracks progress and takes actions if obstacles emerge or priorities change Establishes technical development plans in line with priority classification of project gated by clinical readouts as appropriate and with an enterprise view in consideration of overall portfolio priorities Establishes high level summaries for presentation to management and stakeholders Has advanced skill to identify assess manage and communicate CMC risks program risks Due to seniority and experience can handle more difficult risks issues in more complex projects and handle multiple risks of DS DP Device even with junior CMC team members Provides drug development expertise in addition to technical expertise Follows standard process but at the same time thinks outside the box based on existing knowledge Challenges the status quo is curious and fosters creativity of team members and own creativity Leverages existing knowledge and implements in