Manager/ Senior Manager Drug Product Manager

Manager/ Senior Manager Drug Product ManagerOur client, a rapidly growing publicly listed clinical stage biopharmaceutical company, are currently recruiting for a Manager/ Senior Manager Drug Product Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.As Manager/Senior Manager Drug Product, you will lead projects from the technical feasibility evaluation through to commercial registration of the company drug product portfolio. Drug product formulation for inhaled products in combination with drug product development as well as strong vendor management are essential skills for this role. This role can be based remotely in Ireland, or the UK.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute the strategy for development and clinical study production of company drug products in alignment with company goals and clinical plansOversee all CMC-DP for inhalation combination drug product related activities with vendors: formulation and process development for use with device, technical transfer; scale-up; control strategy build and implementation; PPQEnsure all DP-related processes are in line with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements including regulations, policies, applicable guidelines and proceduresDevelop and control appropriate budgets and timelines for the delivery of CMC-DP in line with company goalsReview and technical approval of all analytical data, development reports and protocols, work orders and quotes related to CMC- DPSummarize and present CMC-DP, development plans, activities and outputs to management or other departments in support of product developmentProvide CMC-DP and Combination product-related regulatory documents such as product development reports for regulatory filings, inclusive of management, reviewing, updating and authoringManage CMOs, scientific advisors, regulatory advisors as needed to achieve CMC-DP goalsAssist in defining regulatory strategies both towards FDA, EMA and required marketsProvide Leadership and Expertise in Inhalation Drug product development and analysis/testing as an SME in the fieldLiaise with other CMC functions including Drug Substance, Analytical and Engineering/Device to provide technical support in establishment of specifications and analytical methodology. Support device regulated development and required DP assistance to device and combination product development activitiesProvide data interpretation and perform data trending and monitoring using statistical methods as appropriateSupport URS and PURs of manufacturing equipment along with supporting installation and process qualificationSupport the identification and selection of suitable drug product development and commercial manufacturing vendors (CMOs)Develop knowledge and create IP opportunities for the portfolioRequirementsMinimum 8 to 10 years’ experience as a drug project manager in a pharmaceutical and/or biotech company or CROExperience on CMC documentation for respiratory devices is importantExperience in Drug product development from early to late stage inclusive of GMP/clinical supply manufactureExperience with regulatory documentation for CMC activities on drug substance, drug product both towards FDA and EMA is mandatorySolid experience with working in a regulated environment under GxP and with adherence to Company SOPs, policies and guidelinesUpdated knowledge of ICH GMP is requiredExcellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.Self-driven and motivated team playerFamiliar with working in a virtual set-upFluent in written and spoken English