We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented team player to join a growing Product Development Department as a Product Development Manager, Commercial.
This role involves providing technical and analytical knowledge of commercial products and leading projects in their commercial phase. You will take ownership of driving projects to ensure robustness in commercial products.
This exciting opportunity spans different therapeutic areas, including metabolic, immunology, and neurology, involving various technologies and dosage forms. You will build your internal network and contribute to cross-functional project teams. By participating in company projects, you will leverage your skills to support growth plans and the patients served.
Job Interactions & Interface
This role interacts with internal teams such as Product Managers, Project Management Operations (PMO), Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Supply Chain. Externally, it engages with Contract Manufacturing Organisations (CMOs), suppliers, and third-party vendors.
The team is small but dynamic, reflecting an expanding company that requires an adaptive and pragmatic mindset. Coaching and mentoring tailored to individual needs will support continuous learning and professional development.
Position Summary
This is a full-time position within the Product Development department, based in Cambridge.
What You Will Be Doing
Technical Responsibilities:
- Provide formulation and analytical technical expertise to support commercial products, collaborating with Product Management, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs teams.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party vendors.
- Support commercial manufacture and lead trending of product performance.
- Investigate issues and risks, design scopes of work, and manage execution of projects with CMOs.
- Maintain knowledge of relevant regulatory guidance, particularly US-FDA-focused.
- Execute assigned tasks following SOPs and suggest process improvements.
- Prepare and review technical documentation and contribute ideas in discussions.
Departmental Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the annual budget and operational planning.
- Represent the department on cross-functional project teams.
- Act as a role model, demonstrating focus, flexibility, and creativity.
- Provide training and development for stakeholders.
- Improve departmental procedures and processes for efficiency and consistency.
- Provide cover for the Product Development team during absences.
What Will Enable You to Thrive
Essential:
- Degree or equivalent in a science field (higher degree preferred).
- Experience in drug product formulation development, particularly oral solid dose forms or solutions and suspensions.
- Familiarity with ICH guidelines.
- Excellent communication and project management skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work autonomously or as part of a team, with a proactive and results-oriented approach.
Desirable:
- At least five years' experience in areas like analytical method development, technical transfer, vendor management, or API development.
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