About the company:
As a total solution provider of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging, Nipro Europe Group Companies is continuously committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. We are part of a large global network headed by Nipro Corporation Japan, an industry-leading healthcare company with over 38,000 employees worldwide.
To accommodate the growth of Nipro PharmaPackaging International (NPI), we are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Product development Manager who will lead a team of 3 Product Developers.
About the role
You will be working in a team that manages development projects for new products within the Nipro PharmaPackaging International (NPI) portfolio, focusing on high added-value products. This role involves product-related testing, scientific studies, and process development projects to implement new products and optimize existing ones.
What you will do
New product development strategy and priorities (20%)
Identify customer needs and market potential
Generate and prioritize ideas based on market demands
Draft high-level concepts and assess technical feasibility
Assess commercial viability and align global requirements
New product development projects (50%)
Support and review detailed project plans for high added-value products
Align with NPI Product Management and involved departments
Coordinate and follow up on project activities
Ensure projects are on budget and on time, mitigating any deviations
Document product development from initiation to final product specification
Process development and optimization projects (15%)
Define objectives, scope, and responsibilities for process development
Align with NPI Product Management and Production at involved sites
Support and follow up on new processes or optimizations
Compile technical reports on project planning, execution, and results
Product related testing and scientific studies (15%)
Set up study protocols with defined objectives and scope
Investigate and verify test parameters through pre-testing
Execute experimental work systematically according to study protocols
Compile raw data, results, and conclusions in technical documents
Derive product benefits from study results
What you will need
Scientific university degree
Proven experience in product development in the pharmaceutical primary packaging and project management
Experience with pharmaceutical primary packaging, drug delivery devices, parenteral drug delivery
Strong understanding of market demands and customer needs in the pharmaceutical sector
People management experience
Ability to draft and assess high-level concepts
Excellent organizational and coordination skills
Experience in process development and optimization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Why you should apply:
Join our innovative team at Nipro PharmaPackaging Division, where you will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to the development of new products that make a significant impact. You will lead a team that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
You will have a global role, being in contact with our different manufactures around the world.
If you are passionate about product development and eager to drive innovation, this is the perfect role for you.