MANAGER I+D

MCR International | Executive Search; Mataró; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Manager I+D for a Chemical Multinational company in Mataró, Catalonia. This role involves supervising production support activities, developing new chemical processes, and mentoring a team. Candidates should have a strong background in chemistry or pharmacy, with over 5 years of experience in the GMP pharmaceutical or chemical industries. Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

Formación

• More than 5 years in GMP pharmaceutical and/or chemical industries.
• 1 to 3 years in a similar position.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise Production support activities and ensure QSE standards.
• Lead development of new chemical processes for large-scale production.
• Mentor Development Technicians and Operators.

Conocimientos

Leadership capabilities

Problem-solving

GMP understanding

Organic/Process Chemistry

Team collaboration

Educación

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy or Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Chemical Multinational company, with facilities in el Maresme, is currently looking for a Manager I+D.

Job Mission

Supervise the execution of Production support activities complying with the established planning while ensuring the requested QSE standards. Lead the development of new chemical processes and transfer them to a large‑scale production, guaranteeing the highest level of quality and safety, and with a high orientation towards cost efficiency and customer satisfaction. Define the priority of the experiments according to department and project timelines. Mentor Development Technicians as well as Operators in their daily work and keep them motivated.

Responsibilities / Functions

• Manage team members and material resources to guarantee the achievement of the department.
• Provide and evaluate options for outsourcing, troubleshooting and/or process development.
• Support all QA activities related to Process Development department.
• Lead the design of synthetic processes and purification methods to be able to elaborate active pharmaceutical ingredients or intermediates.
• Coordinate and lead technician’s activities to deliver the result in a timely manner.
• Ensure that equipment is in correct conditions for its use by managing internal and external activities to guarantee the correct calibration / verification / maintenance of the analytical instruments. Verify that available equipment is aligned with required activities or technologies.
• Lead and involve the team into the transfer activities to Production or Quality Control.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in Chemistry, Pharmacy and/or Engineering.
• More than 5 years in GMP pharmaceutical and/or chemical industries. 1 to 3 years in a similar position.
• Good understanding of GMP requirements, the plant culture and business direction.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and problem solve independently.
• Excellent knowledge of Organic and/or Process Chemistry.
• Understand the project overview.
• Good leadership capabilities.
• Capacity to organize and prioritize tasks and people considering different project requirements.
• Mentor team members with his/her knowledge.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function / Industries

• Research
• Chemical Manufacturing

Location: Mataró, Catalonia, Spain