DEMO SA, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical manufacturers in injectable facilities, is rapidly growing as per our investment plan and is currently looking for a high caliber Research & Development Manager for our established R&D Laboratory in Thessaloniki.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Plan and manage the technical and scientific development of new projects. Effectively coordinate multiple projects and deliver on priorities
• Review technical reports, summaries and protocols
• Coach, guide and supervise a team of scientists
• Oversee the analytical and formulation teams in their daily activities
• Handle escalations of technical and scientific troubleshooting issues and ensure that the developed methods are fit for purpose.
• Drive the development initiatives and training courses of team members as assigned.
• Participate in lab audits and inspections, ensure laboratory compliance.
• Follow good laboratory practices (GLP), safety regulations and SOPs, maintaining thorough, complete, accurate and timely records of laboratory data.
• Undertake investigations during any incidents/deviations/change controls/OOS, identify root cause and develop appropriate action plans.

• Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, or Pharmacy with post graduate studies (MSc / PhD) in relevant field
• Strong experience in Pharmaceutical laboratory, plus minimum 3 years’ experience in leading teams.
• Comprehensive understanding of global regulatory requirements
• Ability to motivate, lead, coach and develop people.
• Strong problem solving skills
• Project management skills with focus on study deliverables, quality and timelines
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Fluent in Greek & English

The Company offers competitive remuneration, continuous learning and development opportunities, and a friendly and challenging working environment.