R&D Project Manager
Are you passionate about managing pharmaceutical R&D projects with global partners? We’re looking for an R&D Project Manager to lead the development of external projects involving CDMOs and CROs.
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About the client:
Our client is a global pharmaceutical company based in Barcelona, specialized in the development of value-added medicines (AVMs) and innovative solutions for the B2B market. With a highly skilled cross-functional team, they collaborate with international partners throughout the full product lifecycle—from early formulation to tech transfer and global commercialization.
The company offers a dynamic and regulated environment where innovation, quality, and operational excellence are at the core. They are currently expanding their R&D team to lead new developments in collaboration with CDMOs, CROs, and other key stakeholders in the pharmaceutical ecosystem.
🎯 Your mission:
- Lead development projects with third parties (CDMOs, CROs, API suppliers, regulatory and scientific consultancies).
- Coordinate closely with internal teams (R&D, BD, Regulatory, IP, Operations).
- Define Target Product Profile, Project Plan, and budget.
- Oversee formulation, analytical development, tech transfer, and dossier preparation.
- Support the evaluation and validation of new AVM or generic projects.
- Manage timelines, risks, milestones, and costs using a project management system.
- Contribute to regulatory processes and respond to Health Authorities as needed.
✅ What we’re looking for:
- Experience in pharmaceutical project management or clinical development (3–5 years minimum).
- Degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology (Master’s in Project Management is a plus).
- Strong stakeholder and cross-cultural management skills.
- Excellent organizational and follow-up capabilities in complex environments.
- Solid English level (international setting).
💼 What we offer:
- High-impact international projects.
- Work with multicultural teams and top-tier experts.
- Stability and career development in a growing organization.
- Department
- Pharma & Medical Devices & Chemicals
- Role
- R&D
- Locations
- Barcelona
- Remote status
- Hybrid