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HEAD OF R&D

--All Life Sciences--

Job Description

The role reports directly to the Head of Malta Operations as part of the local organisation, and to the Chief Scientific Officer, as a member of the global R&D organisation.

Main responsibilities

As the Head of R&D, you will play a pivotal role in orchestrating all R&D functions within both of our API and FDF sites in Malta.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Coordinating process technology transfer and process validation efforts of manufacturing processes of generic APIs and solid oral dosage forms that are transferred from other R&D centres within the group or from third party sites.
  • Overseeing development projects with internal and external clients, from initial development to launch.
  • Providing scientific guidance, knowledge and support to other operational units and processes within plants.
  • Leading a diverse team of scientists within both sites and ensuring that they have the best atmosphere and infrastructure within which to perform and excel.
  • Being the overall responsible for R&D areas within the Malta sites such as the R&D Lab, GMP Kilo-Lab and HPAPI Unit.
  • Evaluating and preparing proposals for contract manufacturing opportunities.
  • Collaborating with the other R&D sites within Medichem to reach the organisation’s R&D goals.
  • Contributing to the general operations of the local enterprises, as a member of the sites’ leadership team.
  • Controlling the department’s budget and contributing to proposals for capital investments and initiatives to improve, streamline and expand the local operations.

As the ideal candidate, you will possess:

  • Bachelor and Master degrees in science, most preferably in chemistry or pharmacy; a Doctorate degree will be considered an asset.
  • Proven experience in process development and validation within the pharmaceutical sector. Experience in both API and FDF sectors will be desirable.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Excellent organization, management, and communication skills.
  • Proactive problem-solving capabilities and project planning skills.
  • Leadership qualities and the ability to work both independently and as part of a management team.

What we offer you:

  • Continuous opportunities for professional growth and training.
  • Competitive salary and performance bonus.
  • Private vehicle and mobile phone plan.
  • Comprehensive health insurance and medical check-ups.
  • Positive working environment with a priority on teamwork.
  • Job security.

 

Customer Relationship
    
Personal Evolution
    
Autonomy
    
Administrative Work
    
Technical Expertise
    

Responsibilities

  • Lead the entire sales cycle
  • Achieve monthly sales objectives
  • Qualify the customer needs
  • Negotiate and contract
  • Master demos of our software

Must Have

  • Bachelor Degree or Higher
  • Passion for software products
  • Perfect written English
  • Highly creative and autonomous
  • Valid work permit for Belgium

Nice to have

  • Experience in writing online content
  • Additional languages
  • Google Adwords experience
  • Strong analytical skills