Technology Transfer Specialist

Department: Global Operations & Production

Job ID: 44236

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future!

What the job looks like
Each day you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Executing the Pharmaceutical Development trials within the Pharma Technology department as a Technology Transfer Specialist (the role is called Formulation Specialist).
• Supporting the Manufacturing department in the execution of demo and validation batches.
• Contributing to the resolution of technology-related issues and to the continuous improvement projects within the manufacturing department.
• Collecting and elaborating data by using the statistic tools.
• Issuing and updating the department SOPs, creating batch records for the trials and Technology Transfers.
• Managing the Pharma Technology laboratory (balance calibration, instruments cleaning and use, etc.) and managing the raw materials stock of the department (stock check, supplier identification, etc.).
• Applying safety and GMP norms and regulations.

What you'll bring to the table

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.
• MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); previous experience with SAP and/or ERP system software is 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. Recruitment will take place without distinction with regard to 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 approximately 100 countries. In 2023, Grünenthal employed around 4,400 people and achieved revenues of € 1.8bn.