Exton Senior Director, Scientific Affairs PA 19341

Job description

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. Job Summary The Senior Director, Scientific Affairs is responsible for leading the Scientific Affairs and Scientific Communications functions, advancing the organization’s scientific leadership, credibility, and external engagement in support of the Elastomers and Primary Containment (E&PC) business strategy. This role serves as a senior scientific leader across pharmaceutical packaging, containment, elastomers, materials, regulatory expectations, and emerging industry trends, and is charged with delivering scientific insights that inform new product offers, build external KOL credibility, and ensure West’s scientific leadership. The role partners closely with Product Management, Marketing, R&D, Technical Customer Support, Quality, Regulatory, and others to translate scientific insights into actionable business strategy, customer-facing scientific content, technical thought leadership, and evidence-based product positioning. The Senior Director will lead a team focused on scientific excellence, customer impact, cross-functional collaboration, and global consistency in scientific communications and engagement. #LI-CT1