HEAD OF MANUFACTURING

For a solid European Pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), part of an established international manufacturing group with a long‑standing industrial heritage and operating in Italy with a manufacturing site located in the Lombardy region, we are looking for an experienced professional to fill the position of:

HEAD OF MANUFACTURING

Reporting directly to the Plant Director, the role will have a key responsibility in leading manufacturing operations within the Solid Oral Dosage Forms Department, ensuring the efficient, compliant, high-quality and timely production of tablets, capsules, and other solid oral pharmaceutical products, as well as overseeing the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing activities for solid oral dosage forms, ensuring adherence to GMP and regulatory standards;
• Lead and manage a team of shift supervisors and MFG operators to meet production targets;
• Be accountable for all Technology Transfer Programs;
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain to optimize processes and resolve operational issues;
• Collaborate with EHS to ensure full‑compliance of Safety standard in the department, acting as the appointed Safety Supervisor (Preposto) for the area;
• Monitor KPIs such as yield, efficiency, downtime, and quality deviations; implement corrective actions as needed;
• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation (MBR) produced by the manufacturing department and manage all related ERP transactions for finished product delivery;
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure their effective implementation;
• Ensure proper training and professional development of team members;
• Participate in audits and inspections by clients and regulatory authorities;
• Manage departmental capacity planning and resource allocation.

Candidate Profile

• University Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (CTF), Chemistry, Engineering or a related field;
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role;
• Strong knowledge of GMP, AIFA, EMA, and other relevant regulatory guidelines;
• Proven experience with solid oral dosage technologies (granulation, compression, coating, encapsulation);
• Project management experience in Technology Transfer Programs;
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills;

Location

Lombardy Region. The position is regularly based on Site.