R&D Project & Portfolio 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.

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 

By joining the Ferrer R&D team, within the R&D Portfolio Management Department, your mission will be to contribute to make Ferrer’s portfolio strategic, efficient and sustainable.

In your role you will report to the R&D Portfolio Management Director.

You will play a pivotal role in developing value driver strategies for Portfolio Management at a global level with high visibility and impact, identifying interdependencies between multiple initiatives/projects as well as supporting program management of key critical initiatives.

The role includes management of pharmaceutical R&D projects and support to New Product Planning. This position will interact with almost all company departments in multidisciplinary team’s matrix organization and will be accountable for Project and Portfolio Performance.

Responsibilities

• You will manage programs/projects prioritization, in order to reallocate efforts when needed.
• You will help in R&D investment’s decision-making to guarantee future portfolio sustainability and implement KPIs to measure Portfolio performance.
• You will provide an early and objective view of the unmet needs, target product profile, market potential, competitive landscape and commercial risks associated with pipeline assets.
• You will contribute to improve established New Product Planning methods and processes.
• You will manage R&D Projects translating project strategy into scope, timelines, milestones, risks and costs. You will pro-actively monitor project performance, identify risks associated to assigned projects, define contingency plan and report status of assigned projects to the Development Committee and other functional responsible (i.e. key internal and external stakeholders)

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