GID Technical Leader

CEVA SANTE ANIMALE; Porto Empedocle; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceva Animal Health is recruiting an Industrial Development Project Manager for its Porto Empedocle, Italy plant. The role focuses on leading industrialization strategy, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring GMP-compliant batch manufacturing and regulatory readiness.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in biology/chemistry/pharmacy with 5+ years in pharma, knowledge of injectable processes, and experience in Quality by Design and statistics (Minitab).

Qualifications

• Master's degree in biology, chemistry or pharmacy with relevant pharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience with GMP rules and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience in project management and cross-functional team coordination.
• Knowledge of injectable processes and related regulatory requirements.
• Assets: Quality by Design and statistical tools (Minitab).
• Fluent in English; occasional shift work and travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the industrialization strategy for the site.
• Contribute to process selection (Quality by Design).
• Coordinate R&D and industrial teams (production, quality, maintenance).
• Write risk analyses, protocols and reports for process optimization and validation; review master batch records.
• Monitor batch manufacturing in GMP compliance and analyze results.
• Ensure product compliance, EHS adherence, and project cost/timeline control.
• Draft procedures, audits, inspections, and documentation follow-up.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Quality by Design

Statistical tools

English fluency

Shift work flexibility

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in biology, chemistry or pharmacy

Job description

Context

As part of the development of its activities, the Global Industrial Development department is recruiting an Industrial Development Project Manager (M/F) based in Porto Empedocle's plant (Italy).

Industrial Development Technical leader

As part of the development of its activities, the Global Industrial Development department is recruiting an Industrial Development Project Manager (M/F) based in Porto Empedocle's plant (Italy).

Missions

Industrialization Project Management

• Define and lead the industrialization strategy
• Contribute to process selection (Quality by Design approach)
• Coordinate I&D and industrial teams (production, purchasing, quality assurance, quality control, maintenance)
• Write risk analysis, protocols and reports for process optimization and validation, and review master batch record accordingly
• Monitor batch manufacturing in compliance with GMP and analyze results
• Ensure product compliance, EHS rules, projects cost and timeline adherence, integration of technical and regulatory updates

Technical Support To The Production Site

• Participate in supplier and process change validations
• Actively contribute to troubleshooting related to production processes
• Supervise galenic/industrial trials and risk analyses (FMEA).

Department Activities

• Contribute to drafting procedures, audits, inspections, and documentation follow-up.

Your Profile

• Master's degree (MSc, Engineering Degree, or equivalent) in biology, chemistry or pharmacy with at least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry in roles related to production systems.
• GMP rules
• Experience in project management and team coordination and/or transversal management
• Knowledge of injectable processes and the associated regulatory framework.
• Assets: Quality by Design, statistical tools (Minitab)
• Fluent in English, occasional availability for shift work and travel.

About The Job

• Type of contract: full time - permanent
• Location: Porto Empedocle (AG) - Italy
• Salary range: from 40,000€ to 50,000€ gross per year based on relevant work experience

About Ceva

Ceva Animal Health is the leading animal health company in France and ranks among the top five animal health companies worldwide.

Driven by passion, Ceva employees research, develop, manufacture, and market innovative health solutions for all animal species, helping to preserve the balance of our planet.

We are committed to delivering the highest possible standards of care and welfare for livestock (poultry, swine, and ruminants), companion animals (dogs and cats), and wildlife.

Our vision, "Together, Beyond Animal Health," highlights the strong connection between the health and well-being of people, animals, and the planet. More than ever, Ceva is committed to a One Health approach.

WHY NOT YOU?

Joining Ceva means becoming part of one of the world's leading animal health companies.

Our international environment fosters cross-cultural collaboration and participation in large-scale projects.

Our strength lies in the diversity of our professions and backgrounds, including R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, Marketing, and Sales.

At Ceva, everyone contributes, through their expertise and commitment, to building a responsible and sustainable future.