Head of Pharmaceutical Development

Who 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. Reporting to Chief Scientific Officer, your 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