DirecciónWho we are
At Ferrer we are a group of people who believe in the power of purpose. And our purpose is to make a positive impact in society and bring about change in an unjust world. We are the 24/7 activists fighting for a sustainable planet, equal opportunities for all and a healthy workplace. We reject greenwashing and empty promises - we are about action. That is why in 2022 we became a B Corp company.
Founded in Barcelona in 1959, our products are present in more than a hundred countries, and we have a team of over 1,800 people. Professionals that we empower to became leaders of change and to build meaningful careers.
Your mission
The Head of Pharmaceutical Development will be responsible to lead and manage the pharmaceutical development activities internally and externally.
As Head of Pharmaceutical Development, you will lead a team of approximately 30 scientists in the development of new product candidates. Responsibilities will include defining, developing & optimizing products and product performance attributes; product development from formulations and through all phases of clinical development, with emphasis on early clinical stages; providing technical leadership & coordinating CMC regulatory efforts.
Responsibilities
- Identify and develop formulation technologies applicable to potential product candidates.
- Manage the Pharmaceutical Development group in executing on drug development programs and projects. Provide scientific and technical expertise input into selection of new drug candidates and development programs. Lead the CMC aspects of product development programs.
- Part of the team responsible for the strategy, planning and implementation of the company’s research and development including clinical research programs.
- Ensure that sound technical data sufficient for regulatory filings is collected and appropriately reviewed. Write CMC sections of regulatory filings. Ensure that Pharmaceutical Development activities are conducted in compliance with applicable GMP/GLP and QSR requirements.
- Develop and budget resource forecasts. Identify new initiatives and infrastructure as needed to meet broader group objectives. Ensure that laboratory space and equipment are adequate, qualified as needed, and safe. Ensure staff is adequately trained.
- Work together with peers on key aspects and strategy of Ferrer Intellectual Property
- Coordinate with other functional groups to ensure timely delivery of clinical trial materials for clinical studies and supplies for nonclinical studies.
- Work closely within the R&D organization with Business Development to identify, evaluate and recommend new concepts for product candidates in Ferrer’s pipeline.
- Lead effort to prepare data packages to support post-approval CMC changes. Serve as Subject Matter Expert during interactions with regulatory authorities.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards in the Analytical Development laboratory and in the Pilot Plant.
- Provides guidance, mentoring, and development of staff; ensures the team has appropriate skills, capabilities, and resources to meet current and future business needs.
Why Ferrer?
- Make a positive impact in society
- Participate in volunteering activities
- Grow in a culture of trust, responsibility, and constructive feedback
- Enjoy a flexible working model & collaborative office experience to enable innovation and teamworking
- Make a real difference to the team and to yourself
- Take advantage of opportunities for development & learning
- Discover a range of benefits to support your physical, emotional and financial wellbeing
- Customize your remuneration and benefit
What you’ll need to succeed
You will rock at this company if you are a person with empathy, humility, curiosity and optimism.
You will rock at this role if you match with:
- Proven leadership ability
- Able to multi-task in dynamic environment
- Sound decision-making and judgement
- Experience with EMA and understanding of regulatory requirements
- Organized and able to lead a functional group of high-level individual contributors, and also cross-functional teams, utilizing solid interpersonal and team skills
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong background in more than one of the following: chemistry, analytics, drug development
- Working understanding of GMP and QSR regulations and guidance applicable to the development of products
- MS/PhD degree in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical science, chemical engineering or equivalent
- At least 10-12 years’ experience in pharmaceutical technical development disciplines
- At least 3-5 years of leadership experience at the department and/or larger team level, including recruiting/coaching high performing teams
- Proven track record of successful product development
- Experience and knowledge across a broad range of different pharmaceutical technologies
- Innovative and creative scientist shown through published papers and patents
- A highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills including the use of influence and negotiations to successfully align and complete projects with both internal and external collaborators and “customers”
- Proven ability to manage and simultaneously advance multiple tasks and projects at strategic and operational level
If this great challenge matches your profile, then we are waiting for you!
At Ferrer, we guarantee equal treatment and opportunities in recruitment, avoiding prejudices and stereotypes for any reason in the processes of access to the company, assessing only objective criteria such as professional and academic skills and work experience.
