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As a CMC Development Manager, you'll take full ownership of CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) activities - from concept to commercialization. You'll act as a key technical leader and project driver within our Pharmaceutical Development & CMC organization.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the end-to-end execution of CMC projects for topical and oral solid dosage forms — from formulation and process design to scale-up and lifecycle management
Translate API properties into formulation and process design criteria
Develop, optimize, and troubleshoot robust formulations and manufacturing processes
Oversee scale-up, validation, and tech transfer activities with CMOs and CDMOs
Author and review CMC documentation including development reports, process descriptions, and validation summaries
Own and ensure scientific integrity of CTD Module 3 content, supporting global submissions and lifecycle variations
Partner with Regulatory Affairs to define submission strategies, timelines, and responses
Drive cross-functional alignment with QA, RA, Supply Chain, and CMOs to ensure timely and compliant CMC delivery
Manage CMC project plans, risk registers, and key milestones for assigned product portfolios
Requirements:
MSc or PhD in Pharmaceutics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or related field
5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical formulation, process development, or CMC project management
Deep understanding of API characteristics, QbD principles, and GMP/ICH standards
Proven ability to lead cross-functional CMC workstreams and manage external partners (CMOs/CDMOs)
Strong experience in global regulatory submissions (EU
US is a plus)
Excellent technical writing, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience in lean or virtual pharma models and post-approval lifecycle management preferred
Curious, proactive, and collaborative - able to thrive in an agile, fast-moving international environment
What we offer:
Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
Flexible schedule, hybrid model with the primary work place in the office, and life-work balance
Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
Very positive work environment in a dynamic, international, and motivated team
Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values