Team Lead (m/f/x) Pharmaceutical Product Development

Introduction

From a local pharmacy to an international pharmaceutical company: that's us, Wörwag Pharma.

Our mission: Together for a healty life. We help to prevent and treat diseases of our time. Every day, we are committed to giving everyone the chance to live a healthy life – and have been doing so for more than 50 years!

Would you like to actively support us with this plan? Then apply now, because we are looking for you to start as soon as possible as

Team Lead (m/f/x) Pharmaceutical Product Development

Tasks

• You develop and implement the strategy for pharmaceutical product development within the technical development portfolio for medicinal products and science-based dietary supplements.
• Scientific excellence in formulation and stability projects is ensured by you to support early- and late-stage clinical trials, product launches and major post-market changes.
• Technology-driven development initiatives for formulations and manufacturing processes are identified, prioritised and driven by you in alignment with mid- and long-term business objectives.
• In this role, you lead research and development activities for active pharmaceutical ingredients, medicinal products, dietary supplements, probiotics and medical devices in close collaboration with internal manufacturing sites and external partners.
• You take responsibility for the development, qualification and continuous improvement of manufacturing facilities to meet clinical and commercial requirements, ensuring seamless knowledge transfer across the entire product lifecycle.
• You build and further develop a high-performing, diverse team, foster a culture of continuous improvement and productivity, and assume full ownership of budget planning, cost control and target achievement.

Profile

• You hold a degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical technology or a comparable scientific discipline.
• Several years of experience in pharmaceutical development, combined with strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, GMP and pharmaceutical development processes, are part of your background.
• Proven experience in leading interdisciplinary project and development teams and in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders is expected.
• Ideally, you will also have had previous experience with medical devices and food supplements.
• Strong strategic, analytical and technological capabilities in the development of innovative dosage forms and new drug delivery technologies distinguish you.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to perform effectively in cross-functional and international teams are among your key strengths.
• Fluency in English and confidence in applying commonly used project management tools and methodologies complete your profile. German is nice-to-have but not necessary.

We offer

• A dynamic, international environment with the opportunity to take on responsibility quickly and extensively, to contribute experience and knowledge and to implement ideas

• Varied challenges, as well as exciting projects with a strong team spirit

• Compensation in line with the market and your performance, as well as additional benefits which can be used flexibly according to your needs, e.g.,

  • Subsidy for direct insurance
  • Individual compensation options for days off, pension provisions or payout
  • Bonago vouchers for special occasions
  • Support for your general well-being and/or work-life balance
  • Health-promoting measures such as discounted conditions on over-the-counter (OTC) pharmacy products or health days

• Flexible trust working hours as well as the possibility to work mobile up to 60% of your working time

• Central company headquarters with free parking facilities, good public transport connections as well as mobility allowances

• A wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development

• Regular employee events

Further information

We are looking forward to receiving your application!

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