R&D Program Manager

Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Sector: Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
Vacancies: 1
Work modality: Hybrid

Grupo Ferrer Internacional

At Ferrer we use business to fight for social justice. We have long been a company that looks to do things differently; instead of maximizing shareholder returns, we reinvest much of our profit in initiatives that give back to society. Back where it belongs. We go beyond compliance and are guided by the highest standards of sustainability, ethics and integrity. As such, since 2022, we are a B Corp.

Founded in Barcelona in 1959, Ferrer offers transformative solutions for life-threatening diseases in more than one hundred countries. In line with our purpose, we have an increasing focus on pulmonary vascular and interstitial lung diseases and rare neurological disorders. Our 1,800-strong team is driven by a clear conviction: our business is not an end in itself, but a way to change lives.

We are Ferrer. Ferrer for good.

Job description

Mission

This position plays a key role in ensuring the scientific integrity, regulatory compliance, and strategic alignment of Ferrer’s R&D portfolio. The role combines technical expertise, cross-functional coordination, and operational support to strengthen decision-making and maximize the impact of R&D investments.

Key Responsibilities

Oversight of Nitrosamine Risk Management

Lead the end-to-end oversight of nitrosamine risk assessment and mitigation strategies across Ferrer’s product portfolio.
Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and evolving guidelines (e.g., EMA, FDA).
Collaborate with Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Manufacturing to maintain robust control strategies and lifecycle management plans.

Support to Robusteness Processes

Provide scientific and technical support in the investigation of complex product and process-related issues.
Contribute to root cause analysis, risk assessment, and definition of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure effective and timely resolution of issues.
Support knowledge management and continuous improvement initiatives derived from troubleshooting learnings.

Support to R&D Pipeline Program Management

Assist in the coordination and tracking of R&D programs across the development pipeline.
Support program governance by ensuring alignment of timelines, milestones, and deliverables with strategic objectives.
Collaborate across functions to ensure efficient execution of development programs.

Maximization of R&D Investments

Develop and consolidate robust scientific and technical justifications to support R&D projects within strategic frameworks (e.g., PROFARMA, tax incentives, fiscal deduction programs).
Prepare documentation and evidence packages required for external programs, ensuring compliance with regulatory and financial criteria.
Collaborate with Finance, Regulatory, Scientific, and Strategy teams to ensure consistency and robustness of inputs used in investment justification and reporting.

Cross-funtional Impact

Act as a transversal role interacting with multiple departments, including Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Development, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Commercial teams.
Bridge scientific and business perspectives to enhance decision-making in R&D.
Contribute to maximizing the overall value and impact of R&D initiatives.

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

Requirements

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:

Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
Hands-on laboratory experience (“white coat” background) is essential.

Strong knowledge of late-stage pharmaceutical development and/or quality processes.
Experience in risk management (nitrosamines knowledge is highly desirable).
Familiarity with global regulatory requirements (EMA, FDA).
Experience in industrial troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments (API and/or Drug Product) is highly desirable
Strong understanding of Quality Risk Management principles (ICH Q9)
Experience in managing R&D programs

Soft Skills & Competencies

Ability to manage multiple complex programs in parallel with a strong results orientation
Strategic mindset combined with hands-on execution
Strong communication skills to bridge scientific and business stakeholders
Proven ability to work in cross-functional and multicultural environments
Influencing and stakeholder management capabilities
Learning agility, adaptability, and collaborative mindset

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.

Location: Barcelona (Spain)
Sector: Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical
Vacancies: 1
Work modality: Hybrid

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