Senior MS&T Specialist

As a Senior MS&T Specialist/Drug Substance Expert, you will provide technical leadership for small molecule drug substance manufacturing across the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain, as well as external CMOs, to ensure readiness, compliance, and reliable supply. You will lead technology transfer, validation, and complex projects that impact scale-up and lifecycle activities. This role offers meaningful impact by shaping manufacturing strategies in a global, cross-functional environment.

• Act as subject matter expert for small molecule drug substance manufacturing across products and projects
• Lead external manufacturing activities for drug substance and drug product manufacture and testing
• Drive technology transfer and validation, including protocol development and delivery against quality, cost, and timelines
• Support transition from Phase III to commercial launch, ensuring readiness, regulatory compliance, and supply continuity
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs on drug substance sections and regulatory submissions
• Lead technical issue resolution, risk analysis, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement with external partners
• Analyse and trend process and analytical data to support technical and regulatory activities
• Build strong relationships with CMOs and cross-functional stakeholders
• Lead complex technical projects, balancing priorities and mentoring team members

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in small molecule drug substance manufacturing processes
• Experience in technology transfer
• Degree or higher in natural science, chemistry or related discipline
• Professional-level English
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and make independent, risk-based decisions aligned with Ipsen strategy

• Cross-functional collaboration
• Stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking
• Small molecule drug substance manufacturing
• Technology transfer
• Validation activities