Project Manager – Pharmaceutical R&D

Tecnimede Group is a 40 years Portuguese multinational company that wants to improve and preserve human life and health through the development, production and marketing of pharmaceutical products with a strong focus on quality and technological innovation. The group covers the entire life cycle of the medicinal products for human use with a strong investment in research and development.

Exporting to more than 100 countries worldwide, it is present in 6 countries (Portugal, Spain, Italy, Morocco, Colombia and Brazil) with a strong focus in expanding internationally and building strategic partnerships.

We are currently recruiting an experienced Project Manager for Pharmaceutical R&D (m/f) to join our team, in Torres Vedras.

If you are looking for innovation and continuous improvement in pharmaceutical processes, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact across our Research and Development Center .

Key Responsibilities:

Drug Product Development (CMC Projects)

• Lead end-to-end project management of drug product development programs (e.g., oral solids, injectables, complex generics, VAMs, combination products).
• Drive execution across formulation, analytical development, manufacturing, regulatory, and external partners (CROs/CDMOs).
• Ensure alignment with Target Product Profile (TPP), QTPP, and overall Preclinical, Clinical, Regulatory and CMC strategy.
• Manage development timelines including key milestones (e.g., feasibility, scale-up, validation, submission).
• Coordinate risk management activities (e.g., QRM processes) and ensure mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, EMA/FDA guidelines and quality standards.
• Support preparation and tracking of CTD documentation.

Operational Excellence (OPEX Projects)

• Lead cross-functional OPEX initiatives focused on process optimization, efficiency improvement, and cost reduction.
• Implement structured methodologies to improve development and technical workflows.
• Track KPIs and performance metrics to ensure measurable impact of OPEX initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement culture across technical and development teams with the scope of the portfolio.

Funding and Innovation Projects

• Manage internally and externally funded projects (e.g., innovation grants, consortium programs, public funding).
• Ensure compliance with funding requirements, timelines, and reporting obligations.
• Coordinate technical deliverables, budget tracking, and milestone reporting.
• Interface with external stakeholders, including partners, agencies, and funding bodies.

Project Governance, Planning and Leadership

• Establish and maintain integrated project plans, including timelines, resources, risks, and dependencies.
• Lead project governance processes (e.g., stage-gate reviews, steering committees).
• Ensure clear visibility of project status through dashboards, KPIs, and milestone tracking.
• Manage project budgets and resource allocation in collaboration with functional leads.
• Facilitate decision-making by structuring data, risks, and trade-offs.
• Drive accountability and execution discipline across teams.

Ideal Profile:

• MSc or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences or related field.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical development, CMC, or technical project management.
• Proven experience managing drug product development projects.
• Solid knowledge of risk management frameworks.
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., stage-gate, Agile, MS Project).
• Strong advantage if experience with OPEX/continuous improvement initiatives, familiarity with funding programs, and certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or Lean Six Sigma.

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