R&D Director, Pharma CDMO — Multi-Site Leadership

Ofichem; Groningen; Hybride; EUR 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Market-based salary

28 vacation days

8% holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Development opportunities

Staff association outings

Résumé du poste

Ofichem is seeking a Head of R&D in Groningen to drive a strategic, science-led R&D program across multiple sites. You will bridge research, production and commercial functions, shaping the API development and GMP production roadmap from early development through technology transfer and scale-up.

You will lead cross-site teams, foster collaboration, ensure compliance with GMP and GDP guidelines, and align R&D activities with business objectives while delivering innovative and market-ready

Qualifications

• PhD in Organic Chemistry or related field.
• Strong commercially driven, entrepreneurial and solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience in a CDMO environment is preferred.
• Affinity with the pharmaceutical industry, with solid knowledge of GMP and GDP guidelines.
• In-depth understanding of API manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication abilities and customer orientation.
• Portfolio, Program & Project management in R&D environment (PMP or P30 preferred).
• Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus.

Responsabilités

• Drive innovation in API development and GMP production through integration of synthetic chemistry and chemical engineering — optimizing routes, process design, and scale-up for robustness, safety, and manufacturability.
• Coordinate R&D activities across multiple sites, ensuring consistent standards, communication, and project governance, ensuring delivery of projects within agreed deadlines and commitments.
• Act as the primary technical lead for the CDMO activities, both internally and in client discussions, supporting proposal development and project acquisition.
• Accountable for R&D portfolio, programs & project management discipline, leading all R&D initiatives from scoping to execution and delivery of milestones across the stage gate process.
• Define, implement, and monitor the R&D strategy aligned with Business Unit and Group objectives.
• Collaborate with Business Development, Operations, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs to secure seamless technology transfer. Build, inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing cross-site teams with a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Ensure GMP, SHE, and quality compliance across all projects and sites.
• Monitor market and scientific trends to identify new opportunities and steer innovation proposals.

Connaissances

Entrepreneurial mindset

Solution-oriented

Communication skills

Customer orientation

Project management

Formation

PhD in Organic Chemistry

Description du poste

Ofichem is seeking a Head of R&D in Groningen to drive a strategic, science-led R&D program across multiple sites. You will bridge research, production and commercial functions, shaping the API development and GMP production roadmap from early development through technology transfer and scale-up.

You will lead cross-site teams, foster collaboration, ensure compliance with GMP and GDP guidelines, and align R&D activities with business objectives while delivering innovative and market-ready