Head of Drug Product Development Laboratory

 

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

 

What the job looks like
Each day you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Professional and disciplinary management of a pharmaceutical development laboratory for formulation and process development / optimization, as well as troubleshooting of solid, liquid, and semi-solid dosage forms
• Professional and disciplinary management of the lab
• Formulation and process development/optimization of solid, liquid, and semi-solid dosage forms
• Troubleshooting issues that arise during routine manufacturing or the development process
• Knowledgeable about the current scientific and regulatory environment
• Coordination of building and system service contractors
• Maintenance and progression of the laboratory’s quality systems
• Maintenance of the health and safety program
• Laboratory budgetary responsibilities

What you'll bring to the table
To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• Degree in Science, preferably Pharmaceutics, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• 3 - 5 years experience in Pharmaceutical industries, preferably in areas such as Pharmaceutical Development, Manufacturing or Product Support
• Validation and qualification experience in pharmaceutical industry; 
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Organizational skills, quality focus, time management, teamwork.
• Creation or coordination of technical-analytical and pharmaceutical reports (development, validation, transfer, stability reports, etc.)
• Knowledge of Quality by Design principles and PAT implementation

 

What are some of the local benefits

• Hybrid working model
• Bilingual daycare centre “Karlinis“ and holiday activities for employees’ children
• 30 holidays, plus 6-8 bridging days and possibility to convert salary into up to 5 additional holidays
• (E-) Bike leasing and e-charging stations