Product Management Specialist

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CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals drug products (DP), with packaging capabilities and over 2,600 employees worldwide. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines aimed at improving people's lives.

Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible, specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We are committed to supporting this network and providing the highest quality products for patient well-being.

CordenPharma Bergamo Spa, founded in 1962 and based in Treviglio, BG, is a well-established manufacturer of bulk APIs and intermediates through chemical synthesis. Employing over 240 people, serving more than 50 countries, and generating revenue exceeding €100 million, the site has been continuously updated to maintain a competitive edge and became part of the CordenPharma network in 2012.

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

We are seeking a Product Management Specialist reporting to our Product Management Manager.

This role involves supporting production planning and forecasting, managing stock levels, overseeing commercial activities, and coordinating interactions with internal and external customers to ensure on-time deliveries.

Role and Responsibilities:

1. Correspondence and drafting of commercial offers
2. Product analysis
3. Drafting of product budgets and sales estimates
4. Development of existing customer relationships
5. Preparing and maintaining relevant reports related to product management
6. Collaborating closely with the Operations Department and S&OP to align and optimize product management needs
7. Reviewing historical sales trends
8. Analyzing item turnover
9. Monitoring production lead times in coordination with Production Planning
10. Conducting cost structure analysis
11. Performing price analysis

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (e.g., Chemistry, PCT, Biology/Biotechnology, Pharmacy)
• At least 2-3 years of experience in a similar role within the chemical or pharmaceutical sector
• Ability to analyze customer needs and propose suitable commercial solutions
• Understanding of main economic/financial indicators
• Languages: Native Italian and proficient English (used daily with international counterparts)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Knowledge of Salesforce or SAP is a plus
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and workload prioritization
• Learner's attitude, project vision, operational focus, integrity, and adherence to CordenPharma's philosophy
• Excellent negotiation, organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-changing and challenging environment

The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a strong ability to understand customer needs, and the capacity to identify issues and manage timelines assertively.