Pharmaceutical Development Manager - External Operations

Chemo; Azuqueca de Henares; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Attractive salary package

Benefits and Savings Club

Development plans and internal mobility policy

Descripción de la vacante

A global pharmaceutical company is seeking a Pharmaceutical Development Manager to oversee development projects at external sites. This role requires a higher degree in Pharmacy or related field and 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical development, particularly with international collaboration. Responsibilities include managing teams, ensuring compliance, and driving successful technology transfers. Flexible working hours and an attractive salary package are offered.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical development managing international projects.
• Solid knowledge in formulation, analytical and process development.
• Experience with regulatory submissions (FDA/EMA) is required.
• Willingness to travel internationally
• Experience managing international pharmaceutical development projects with third parties/CDMOs
• Knowledge of formulation, analytical and process development for solid and semi-solid oral forms (scale‑up, tech transfer, regulatory submissions)

Responsabilidades

• Lead oversight of R&D projects at external partners worldwide.
• Manage formulation, analytical, and process development activities.
• Supervise a high-performance team and define strategic objectives.
• Drive technology transfer and product scaling to production.
• Drive technology transfer and product scaling for Spanish production; ensure robust documentation.
• Coordinate with global cross-functional teams (Clinical Development, Production, Regulatory Affairs, etc.).
• Propose optimal resource allocation and lead change initiatives to improve capacity and efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs for deadlines, quality and risk; address issues proactively.
• Present project status and strategic recommendations to senior management and global leadership.

Conocimientos

Pharmaceutical development

Project management

Leadership

Problem solving

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Fluency in English

Educación

Higher degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or related field

Descripción del empleo

Pharmaceutical Development Manager - External Operations

We are recruiting a Pharmaceutical Development Manager – External Operations to join the R&D team at one of our plants located in Azuqueca de Henares.

As Pharmaceutical Development Manager – External Operations, you will lead, coordinate and supervise pharmaceutical development projects carried out at Insud Pharma Group's sites outside Spain and with external partners.

Mission: To ensure the highest quality development and smooth technology transfer of solid oral and semi-solid dosage forms from external centres to our flagship plant in Spain, driving the success of the portfolio in multiple markets.

Specific responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of R&D projects developed at Insud Pharma Group plants outside Spain and through external partners such as CDMOs worldwide, primarily in solid oral and semi-solid dosage forms.
• Manage all formulation, analytical and process development activities, from pre-formulation to industrialisation, ensuring overall compliance with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements and project deadlines.
• Supervise, guide and inspire a high-performance team; define annual objectives aligned with the company's strategy and foster a culture of innovation, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Review, approve and validate project documentation (development, analytical, regulatory, clinical) prepared by international and third‑party teams, ensuring the most rigorous standards for regulatory submission and audit readiness.
• Drive seamless technology transfer and product scaling, ensuring robust implementation in Spanish production (Liconsa), including plant preparation, process reproducibility, equipment qualification and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Align projects and coordinate effectively with global cross‑functional teams: Clinical Development, Production, Regulatory Affairs, Business Development, Supply Chain, Quality, among others.
• Propose optimal resource allocation and lead change initiatives to enhance capacity, efficiency and adoption of best practices in internal and external networks.
• Monitor KPIs for deadline compliance, document quality, process reproducibility and submission/approval rates; proactively address project risks and leverage new opportunities.
• Present project status and strategic recommendations to senior management and global leadership, acting as a visible benchmark for external innovation, excellence, and patient‑centred value.
• Support business audits, budget planning, and talent development; play a key role in organisational and cultural integration.

What do you need?

• Higher degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry or related field.
• ≥5 years of experience in pharmaceutical development, with proven experience in managing international projects and with third parties (/CDMOs); experience in generic drug development highly valued.
• Solid knowledge of formulation, analytical and process development—especially for solid and semi‑solid oral forms; practical experience in scale‑up, technology transfer and regulatory submissions (FDA/EMA and others) required.
• Fluency in English (spoken/written); Spanish and/or other languages will be a significant advantage.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary and multicultural teams; able to align diverse stakeholders in a highly dynamic and matrix environment.
• Excellent project management, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; proven track record in problem solving, innovation, and meeting objectives on time and within budget.
• Willingness to travel internationally to external sites and collaborating organisations as needed.
• Passion for quality, patient safety, and making a difference in global health.

Monday to Friday working hours, with flexible start times between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and finish times depending on start time, from 4:30 p.m. onwards.

Attractive salary package. Benefits and Savings Club. Development plans, internal mobility policy. And more!

COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The InsudPharma group is aware that business management must be in line with the needs and demands of society, and therefore is committed to equal opportunities and treatment between men and women, as set out in current legislation on the matter -Organic Law 3/2007, and we do not discriminate against anyone on the basis of ethnicity, religion, age, sex, nationality, marital status, emotional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or any other personal or social circumstance.