Formulation Development Senior Manager

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.

In order to fulfil our purpose, we offer transformative therapeutic solutions, with an increasing focus on pulmonary vascular and interstitial lung diseases and neurological disorders. 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 Senior Formulation Development Manager will be responsible to lead and manage all the formulation and process development activities within the Pharmaceutical Development Department.

As Senior Formulation Development Manager you will lead a team of Senior Scientists in the formulation development of new products and reformulation of products already marketed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate and manage the Formulation Development Team, composed of 6 people, in performing drug development projects to ensure the correct advance
• Provide scientific and technical expertise into selection of new formulations and manufacturing processes
• Ensure that Formulation Development activities are conducted in compliance with the internal SOPs, the current GMPs and Health and Safety requirements
• Ensure that formulation development data generated during development are enough for regulatory filings and performing formulation development activities according to the current regulatory guidelines. Write or review formulation and manufacturing development sections for the regulatory filings
• Ensure that Pilot Plant space and equipment are adequate, qualified as needed, and safe. Ensure that all the staff is adequately trained and updated
• Coordinate, along with Pilot Plant Supervisor, all the Pilot Plant works and prioritize the most important activities taking into account the relevance of each and their timelines
• Work closely with the Analytical Development Team on key aspects of the pharmaceutical development
• Lead, supervise and collaborate with other involved areas, in all the activities related to technological transfers to ensure the correct progress