Formulation Specialist

Department: Global Operations & Production

Job ID: 44236

For the manufacturing plant in Origgio (VA, 30 km from Milan), we are looking for the position of Formulation Specialist.

Our team working in Manufacturing & Global Operations shares well-defined priorities: safety, efficiency, quality, and continuous improvement.

If you are a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you will be in the right place and find an international team with a strong spirit of collaboration. As an organization, by collaborating among colleagues, we ensure that our products meet the highest quality standards by constantly looking for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain: from the raw materials we purchase to the logistics network. Join our team

Each day you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Execute the Pharmaceutical Development trials within the Pharma Technology department.
• Support the Manufacturing department in the execution of demo and validation batches.
• Contribute to the resolution of technology-related issues and to the continuous improvement projects within the manufacturing department.
• Collect and elaborate data by using the statistic tools.
• Issue and update the department SOPs, create batch records for the trials and Technology Transfers.
• Manage the Pharma Technology laboratory (balance calibration, instruments cleaning and use, etc.) and manage the raw materials stock of the department (stock check, supplier identification, etc.).
• Apply safety and GMP norms and regulations.

To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

• A university degree in the Scientific domain (e.g. Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, or similar).
• At least 1 or 2 years of experience within the Technology Transfer function of a multinational pharmaceutical company.
• You bring in MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), previous experience with SAP and/or an ERP system software represents a plus.
• Basic knowledge of statistical tools.
• Strong communication skills, high analytical skills, and an excellent team working approach; a proactive and entrepreneurial attitude characterize yourself.
• Knowledge of GMP is considered a plus.

Grünenthal offers equal employment opportunities. Selections will be made without any distinction regarding religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, origin, disability, or other relevant categories.

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, fully-integrated pharmaceutical company, we have a long track record of bringing innovative treatments and state-of-the-art technologies to patients worldwide. Our purpose is to change lives for the better – and innovation is our passion. We are focusing all of our activities and efforts on working towards our vision of a world free of pain.

Grünenthal is headquartered in Aachen, Germany, and has affiliates in 27 countries across Europe, Latin America, and the US. Our products are available in approx. 100 countries. In 2023, Grünenthal employed around 4,400 people and achieved revenues of € 1.8 bn.