R&D Project Manager

As a global life science company, taking care of human, animal and plant life has been our priority for 50 years. Today, we are a world leader in the production of heparin – the primary anticoagulant used to save approximately 100 million lives every year. We have also set the benchmark for the manufacture of APIs and functional ingredients for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, veterinary, animal nutrition and agricultural sectors. We work to innovate in human, animal, and plant health.

We believe that partnership is the key to success and we support our partners across the healthcare, plant and animal health markets worldwide.

This role will deliver the assigned R&D projects with defined quality, time and cost. In addition, you will provide the necessary technical support for the products currently on the market.

Responsibilities:

• Lead or participate in project teams focused on developing new products or improving existing ones.
• Design development plans for research projects, defining objectives, methodologies, and timelines.
• Plan, supervise, and execute internal experimental work, ensuring the correct application of protocols, the proper use of resources, and the quality of the results obtained.
• Plan, execute and monitor studies in collaboration with external centres, ensuring technical and operational consistency.
• Apply statistical and bioinformatic tools for the analysis of experimental data, interpretation of results and evidence-based decision-making.
• Ensure the delivery of projects on time, on budget and with the required quality.
• Scientifically evaluate new ideas and research proposals.
• Manage technical knowledge with internal and external experts.
• Communicate R&D project results to the business units involved.
• Provide scientific and technical training, both internally and externally.
• Review technical documentation and resolve scientific queries from the team or other areas.
• Participate in relevant scientific conferences, seminars and events.

• Minimum 2 years' experience in R&D.
• Degree in Chemistry, Biotechnology or Pharmacy, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Fluent English.
• Postgraduate degree in project management desirable.

If this sounds like a role that you would be interested in, then we would love to hear from you. Apply with a copy of your CV to Stephen.mcnaughton@saria-foodpharma.com along with a cover letter explaining the key attributes that you could bring to the role.

*Please apply with your CV in English where possible

We value the support recruitment agencies provide, however we are unable to accept speculative CV’s from agencies we are not already engaged with.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment in which all employees are respected and supported regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or social background. We expressly welcome applications from people with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities and actively combat discrimination – both in the application process and in everyday working life.