Project Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Facilities

Chemo; Castilla y León; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

INSUD PHARMA in León, Spain, seeks a Project Manager for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Facilities to lead complex projects from concept through commissioning. The role covers oral solid dose manufacturing, packaging, and critical utilities, coordinating cross-functional teams and external partners across a global setting.

Required are a Master’s in a technical field, 2–5 years in pharma, and strong English.

Formación

• Master's degree in Industrial or Chemical/Pharmaceutical engineering.
• 2–5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, GMP manufacturing preferred.
• Proven ability to manage engineering, manufacturing and CAPEX projects.
• Strong knowledge of oral solid dose manufacturing processes and packaging.

Responsabilidades

• Lead pharma manufacturing and facility projects from concept to handover.
• Coordinate projects across production, quality, validation, maintenance and supply chain.
• Define requirements and evaluate solutions for new or modified processes.
• Ensure GMP compliance and effective risk management throughout project execution.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

English fluency

Educación

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Chemical/Pharmaceutical engineering

Herramientas

CAPEX management

GMP knowledge

Descripción del empleo

In a few words

Position: Project Manager - Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Facilities

Location: León

Experience: 2-5 years

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

The activities of INSUD PHARMA are organized into three synergistic business areas: Industrial (Chemo), Branded (Exeltis), and Biotech (mAbxience), with over 9,000 professionals in more than 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 customers in 96 countries worldwide. INSUD PHARMA believes in innovation and sustainable development.

We value:

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• More than 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably within GMP manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience managing engineering, manufacturing and CAPEX projects in pharmaceutical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of oral solid dose manufacturing processes, including granulation, blending, compression, encapsulation and related manufacturing operations.
• Specific knowledge of hard and soft gelatin capsules, gels and vaginal rings and their associated manufacturing processes will be highly valued.
• Good understanding of primary & secondary packaging and conditioning operations, including packaging lines, serialization, vision systems and related equipment.
• Solid knowledge of pharmaceutical facilities and utilities, including HVAC, clean rooms, purified water (PW), compressed gases, electrical systems and other critical utilities.
• Experience in the design, installation, commissioning, qualification and start-up of pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, production lines and facilities.
• Good understanding of GMP requirements, contamination control principles and engineering standards applicable to pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects involving Production, Engineering, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, Supply Chain and external partners.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects, equipment procurement, engineering contractors and equipment suppliers.
• Ability to translate process and operational requirements into practical engineering and project solutions.
• Strong project management, communication and leadership skills, with the ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in matrix organizations and managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead pharmaceutical manufacturing and facility projects from concept through design, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, qualification, start-up and handover to Operations.
• Lead projects related to oral solid dose manufacturing, including granulation, compression and encapsulation, as well as gel and vaginal ring manufacturing and secondary packaging operations.
• Coordinate projects involving manufacturing equipment, production areas, clean rooms, HVAC and pharmaceutical utilities.
• Define user requirements and evaluate technical solutions for new or modified manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate the installation, commissioning, qualification and successful start-up of production, packaging and facility systems.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project activities with Production, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, Supply Chain, R&D and external engineering partners.
• Support technology transfer, process implementation and scale-up activities within the manufacturing site.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, risks and mitigation plans, ensuring effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, internal engineering standards, safety requirements and applicable regulatory expectations throughout project execution.
• Support the development, modification and optimization of pharmaceutical facilities and critical utilities according to production and business needs.
• Identify and implement technical solutions to improve capacity, productivity, reliability, flexibility and operational efficiency.
• Support technology scouting and the evaluation of new manufacturing, packaging, facility and utility technologies and suppliers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards, project execution methodologies and best practices at the León manufacturing site.

We offer:

• Based in León, Spain.
• Direct report to Engineering Manager.
• Opportunity to lead manufacturing, engineering and facility projects in an international pharmaceutical environment.
• Participation in multidisciplinary projects involving manufacturing processes, production equipment, packaging, facilities and pharmaceutical utilities.
• Close collaboration with Operations, Quality, Validation, Maintenance, R&D and global technical teams.
• Challenging role with high visibility and direct impact on manufacturing capabilities and site development.
• Continuous investment in state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies, facilities and equipment.
• Dynamic, fast-paced and innovation-driven environment.
• Professional development within a growing Engineering organization.
• Occasional travel to other manufacturing sites, R&D centers and equipment suppliers, depending on project needs.

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.