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 Robustness 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‑functional 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 versátil working model & collaborative office experience to enable innovation and team working
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
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
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
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.
📌 R&D Program Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Ferrer
📍 Madrid