? We're Hiring: Associate Director - Biosimilars Technical Services

? Andheri, Mumbai (Hybrid)

ADVANZ PHARMA is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients' lives through specialty, hospital, and rare disease medicines. We are looking for a highly experienced Associate Director - Biosimilars Technical Services to provide technical leadership across our biosimilars portfolio and support product development, commercialization, supply continuity, and lifecycle management.

Key Responsibilities

? Serve as the technical lead for biologics and biosimilar products across development, manufacturing, packaging, and commercialization activities.

? Drive the resolution of critical manufacturing, packaging, quality, compliance, and supply-related challenges to ensure uninterrupted product availability.

? Provide strategic technical expertise and risk assessments for product launches, lifecycle management, tech transfers, and supply chain initiatives.

? Lead cross-functional decision-making on manufacturing deviations, product disposition, release considerations, and product write-offs.

? Collaborate closely with CDMOs, supply chain, quality, regulatory, commercial, and external partners to ensure successful product delivery.

? Oversee biosimilar batch planning, manufacturing operations, testing, release activities, and commercial supply readiness.

? Identify, assess, and mitigate technical and operational risks while implementing sustainable solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.

? Support due diligence, product acquisitions, integrations, and business-critical projects with timely technical evaluation and execution.

? Develop and maintain SOPs, technical processes, and governance frameworks to ensure compliance and operational excellence.





? Manage technical services budgets, resource planning, and performance metrics to support business objectives.

? Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing technical services team through training, coaching, and capability development.

? Monitor operational performance, identify process improvements, and drive efficiency through strong stakeholder collaboration.

? Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, and industry best practices for biologics and biosimilars.

? Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, agility, and collaboration aligned with ADVANZ PHARMA's core values of Entrepreneurship, Speed, and Integrity.

What We're Looking For

✅ Master's degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline

✅ 15+ years of pharmaceutical/biotech experience, including 10+ years in biologics or biosimilars technical operations

✅ Strong expertise in biologics manufacturing, fill-finish, tech transfer, CMC, lifecycle management, and CDMO oversight

✅ Deep understanding of ICH guidelines and regulated market requirements

✅ Proven leadership, project management, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities

✅ Prince2 Certification and MS Project knowledge preferred

Why Join ADVANZ PHARMA?

? Work with a global organization operating across 20+ countries

? Robust career growth and internal mobility opportunities

? Inclusive and entrepreneurial culture

? Flexible hybrid working model

? Competitive compensation and benefits

? Make a meaningful impact on patients' lives worldwide

? Ready to shape the future of biosimilars? Apply now with your CV and Cover Letter.

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📌 Associate Director Biosimilar Technical Support (Mumbai)
🏢 Advanz Pharma
📍 Mumbai