R&D Program Manager

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
• 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

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.