Analytical Group Manager

Requirements:

Education and Professional Skills

A university degree in Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Technology or in Chemistry and familiarity with the current scientific developments in the field of drug analysis (e.g. development and validation of analytical methods, biopharmaceutics, etc) are essential. A post-graduate specialization (PhD) in Analytical Chemistry or Biopharmaceutics is highly desired.

Professional skills:

  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Positive thinking
  • Team player
  • Flexibility

Professional Experience:

  • A minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience in drug analysis (analytical methods development and validation) within an international company is essential (NB: If the candidate has a PhD, at least ten years industry experience after the completion of the PhD studies). This includes experience in drug development process, manufacturing scale up, knowledge of the regulations which apply (GLP, GMP, etc) and familiarity with the issues.
  • Management experience is essential.
  • Expertise in in vitro-in vivo correlations is desirable.
  • Participation in project teams (as team member or team leader) and familiarity with the principles of project management is desired.

Languages

Fluency in English is essential. Ability to converse in Italian (or willingness to learn Italian) is desirable.

Location:

Outskirts of Milan

Description:

Purpose of the Role

To manage the Analytical Group, which is based in the sites of Pessano con Bornago and of San Giuliano Milanese, within the Pharmaceutical Development Department of Eurand SpA

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Co-ordinate and supervise (both from the technical and the administrative perspective) the work of the Analytical Laboratories based in Pessano con Bornago and in San Giuliano Milanese and ensure that the activities are conducted according to the product development plans and comply with all the applicable SOPs and regulations (GMP, GLP, etc).
  • Supervise the generation by the groups reporting to him/her of the appropriate documentation related to the development and validation of analytical methods and approve the documentation where required.
  • Collaborate with the other groups within Pharmaceutical Development to ensure that the required analytical support to the development of new formulations is provided efficiently and at the appropriate level.
  • Participate in multidisciplinary project teams working in the development of internal and/or external compounds as the representative of the analytical group and collaborate with the other team members to ensure the achievement of the objectives of the project.
  • Identify and assess novel methods and technologies which can be used to overcome analytical issues and/or to improve the success of the new formulations and implements the relevant methods and technologies in agreement with the strategy of the company
  • Maintain a state-of-the-art scientific/technical knowledge and disseminate the scientific information within the group.

To apply for this position, please forward your resume to careers@eurand.com

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