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Applications Manager

Remote, Madrid·Full-time·Added 25 days ago

Cantabria Labs

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Overview

Job details

Permanent contract
Full-time hours.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Cantabria Labs doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work remotely, within limits
The employer limits where this remote role can be done.
Have 10+ years of experience
Senior-level role.
University degree
“Ingeniería informática o similar” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Computer engineering or similar
More than 10 years of experience working with IT applications (ERP, CRM, etc.) in multinational companies
More than 5 years of experience as an applications manager.
Experience as a Project Manager in medium/large ERP or CRM implementation projects.
Understanding of End to End business processes, both in back-office and front-office
Team management, task assignment, and monitoring.
Valuable experience in the Pharma sector
Spanish and English.

Extensive knowledge of:

ERP, with experience in JD Edwards being highly valued.
CRM, with experience in Salesforce being highly valued
Integrations between applications
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Communication with different business areas
Creation of presentations
Leadership in matrix environments

The role

What you'll do

The Applications Manager is responsible

They will create the corporate applications roadmap and will be responsible for its execution.

They must build solid relationships with key business leaders, acting as a bridge between business areas and technology teams, ensuring proper prioritization of initiatives, correct demand management, and the continuous evolution of enterprise systems.

They will be responsible for both the stable operation of applications and the implementation of improvements, evolutions, and transformation projects.

Your main responsibilities will be

• Define and implement the corporate applications strategy

• Define application evolution roadmaps

• Guarantee alignment between business and technology strategies

• Identify the technologies that can best support business priorities.

• Organize and manage follow-up committees with business areas.

• Manage demand, analyzing and prioritizing requests.

• Coordinate the execution of evolutions and application projects

• Manage the applications team

• Manage relationships with technology providers

• Guarantee the availability and stability of applications

• Ensure compliance with the area budget

• Supervise the execution of projects assigned to their team

• Collaborate with other IT areas in defining the technological architecture @@

• Promote the standardization and simplification of the applications ecosystem

• Prepare monitoring reports and present them in the appropriate forums

What can we offer you?

At Cantabria Labs, we are committed to generating a positive impact on society and on our collaborators. And to guarantee this, we have integrated a series of programs and benefits into our culture, including:

Be part of a great leading company in its sector, whose values are Closeness, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship.
Commercial onboarding program so that your incorporation into the Cantabria Labs family is a simple, efficient, and warm experience.
Proprietary online training platform with more than 200 training actions available.
Special price on purchasing our products.
Working in a dynamic environment with an excellent working atmosphere, we are Celebraters!
Participate in strategic and disruptive projects.
Grow professionally through a personalized career plan.
Have flexible working hours and interesting employee benefits through a Flexible Benefits plan.
Location: Madrid.
Permanent contract.
Remote work
Fridays and summer months with a continuous working day.

About Cantabria Labs

Cantabria Labs is a Spanish pharmaceutical company specializing in dermatology, nutrition, and dietary supplements. Founded in Santander, Spain, the company has grown into an international player with a presence in over 90 countries, offering products under brands like Heliocare, Endocare, and Neoretin. With a strong focus on research and development, Cantabria Labs operates in the pharma and nutraceutical sectors, employing a significant workforce across its global operations.

In Spain, Cantabria Labs maintains its headquarters in Santander and has a strong commercial network, including roles in pharmacy visits, e-retail, and R&D. The company is known for its collaborative and innovative work culture, with a strong emphasis on scientific excellence and product quality. For international professionals, Cantabria Labs offers opportunities in a growing multinational environment, with roles that may require Spanish language proficiency, especially in sales and field positions, while R&D and digital roles may be more accessible to international talent.

Industry: Pharma
Founded: 1975
Employees: 1,000–5,000
Headquarters: Santander, Spain
In Spain: Santander, Madrid, Barcelona
Website: cantabrialabs.com

Good to know if you are moving

Cantabria Labs is headquartered in Santander, a coastal city in northern Spain, offering a high quality of life and a lower cost of living compared to Madrid or Barcelona.
The company operates in over 90 countries, providing opportunities for international career growth and exposure to global markets.
R&D roles, such as the Técnico/a de Formulación Galénica, may be suitable for international candidates with a background in pharmaceutical sciences, though Spanish language skills are often required for most positions.
Field sales roles (e.g., Delegado/a Visita Farmacias) require strong Spanish language skills and knowledge of the local pharmacy network, making them less accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
Cantabria Labs offers a collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation, and the company is known for its employee development programs.

In their own words

About the company & team

Cantabria Labs is today a reference brand in dermatological prescription in Europe (leader in Spain, Italy, and Portugal) and its purpose is to improve people's health and quality of life. Its presence in more than 80 countries and its subsidiaries in China, Italy, Morocco, Mexico, and Portugal have given it international recognition and prestige. Today it has the recognition of the Healthcare sector for its innovation and scientific endorsement, as well as for the drive and entrepreneurial spirit of its more than 840 employees.

Cantabria Labs has been chosen as one of the 1000 most inspiring companies in Europe by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) in its annual reference report, which evaluates the most dynamic companies with the greatest growth and potential in all of Europe. Cantabria Labs carries entrepreneurial, nonconformist, and joyful genes in its DNA, with the aim of offering society products to live life with quality: "celebrate life".

We are passionate about restless, innovative, and close people, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We consider all applicants for our job openings.

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