Launch Specialist – New Product Introduction (NPI)

Insud Pharma; Madrid; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development plan

Continuous training

International working environment

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Madrid is looking for a Launch Specialist for New Product Introduction (NPI). In this role, you will coordinate all key functions to ensure successful product launches in line with quality and cost standards. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of project management experience in the pharmaceutical industry and possess strong organizational and communication skills. You'll be part of a dynamic international environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or regulated sectors.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders.
• Solid knowledge of technology transfer processes, quality assurance, and supply chain.
• High level of English (minimum B2); other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain launch plans for new products.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for timely execution of launch activities.
• Lead follow-up meetings and facilitate communication among stakeholders.
• Serve as the operational point of contact for clients for assigned launches.
• Proactively identify risks and propose mitigation plans.
• Manage documentation and ensure data accuracy in the launch database.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, or Life Sciences

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

Overview

Position: Launch Specialist – New Product Introduction (NPI)

Experience: 3-5 years in project management, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry or regulated sectors

Want to know more? 👇

INSUD PHARMA operates across the entire pharmaceutical value chain, providing specialized knowledge and experience in scientific research, development, manufacturing, sales, and commercialization of a wide range of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), finished dosage forms (FDF), and branded pharmaceutical products, adding value to both human and animal health.

INSUD PHARMA’s activity is organized into three synergistic business areas: Industrial (Chemo), Branded (Exeltis), and Biotech (mAbxience), with more than 9,000 professionals in over 50 countries, 20 state-of-the-art facilities, 15 specialized R&D centers, 12 commercial offices, and more than 35 pharmaceutical subsidiaries, serving 1,150 clients in 96 countries worldwide. INSUD PHARMA believes in innovation and sustainable development.

What are we looking for?

As a Launch Specialist at INSUD PHARMA, you will be the bridge between development and industrialization, ensuring every new product is ready for its first commercial production. Your mission will be to coordinate all key functions to guarantee successful launches, meeting the highest standards of quality, cost, and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain launch plans for new products, ensuring milestones, dependencies, and timelines are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Engineering, QA, QC, Production, Supply Chain, Planning, Regulatory Affairs, Finance, etc.) for timely execution of launch activities.
• Lead follow-up meetings, facilitating communication and alignment among all stakeholders.
• Serve as the operational point of contact for internal and external clients for assigned launches.
• Proactively identify risks, constraints, or deviations, and propose mitigation plans.
• Manage documentation, progress reports, and ensure data accuracy in the launch database.
• Prioritize and sequence activities to maximize speed, service level, and business value.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of launch processes.

The challenge!

• Coordinate and oversee the execution of multiple launch projects simultaneously.
• Ensure delivery ON TIME, IN FULL, AT THE RIGHT COST, and with the HIGHEST QUALITY.
• Drive collaboration between departments and operational excellence.

What do you need?

• University degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Engineering, Life Sciences, or similar.
• 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the pharmaceutical, chemical, or regulated sectors.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders.
• Solid knowledge of technology transfer processes, quality assurance, and supply chain.
• High level of English (minimum B2); other languages are a plus.
• Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Excel, etc.).
• Outstanding communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

🌍 International and dynamic environment

🎓 Professional development plan and continuous training

What will the selection process be like?

• Initial contact by phone or email.
• 1-2 on-site/virtual interviews
• Ongoing communication about your application status.

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COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The InsudPharma group is aware that business management must align with the needs and demands of society, and therefore assumes the commitment to equal opportunities and treatment between men and women, as stated in the current regulations on the matter - Organic Law 3/2007, and we do not discriminate against any person on the grounds of ethnicity, religion, age, sex, nationality, marital status, affective or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other personal or social circumstance.