Manager sourcing and development activities for active ingredients

To strengthen our R&D department responsible for scouting, sourcing, and developing new active pharmaceutical ingredients, we are looking for a manager to oversee sourcing and development activities for a permanent position.

Main responsibilities

• Innovation: Participate in the evaluation of external opportunities (due diligence). Work with the innovation department to optimize selected leads in collaboration with CROs and drawing on internal and external expertise.
• Selection: Define project requirements. Participate in the evaluation and selection process for manufacturers or CDMOs. Establish a rationale for selection.
• External development of active ingredients: Manage CDMO/supplier contracts in conjunction with the purchasing and legal departments. Oversee external development activities for active ingredients (synthesis, analysis, production, validation, scientific data, etc.) while ensuring compliance with GMP and HSE requirements and with a view to future commercial launches. Provide regulatory affairs with the CMC data necessary for compiling registration dossiers and responding to questions from drug agencies, with a view to obtaining marketing authorizations.

Your profile

• Minimum 5 years of higher education (chemical engineer, master's or doctorate in chemistry, pharmacist, etc.) with proven experience in this type of position.
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical development, an interest in product innovation, and an active network of external resources are essential for success in this position.
• You are curious and proactive, and know how to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• In terms of interpersonal skills, good direct and cross-functional management skills are essential for success in your assignments.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and we provide reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the interview process.