About Grifols
Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well‑being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma‑derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.
We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.
Help us lead one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. We are a world leader in plasma‑derived medicines with a presence in more than 100 countries, and a growing global team of over 20,000 people. That’s why we need a R&D Manager like you.
Mission
The R&D Manager is responsible for defining, coordinating, and monitoring R&D projects. This role will lead the new product development processes, starting from the idea generation phase through to final application. The mission includes designing short, medium, and long‑term plans, along with successive improvement plans, with the objective of expanding Progenika’s portfolio.
What your responsibilities will be
* Study, in collaboration with other departments, the emerging market needs to identify new research and development opportunities.
* Evaluate the clinical practice of the tool to be developed, both for external and internal clients.
* Manage and supervise the achievement of objectives, programs, plans, and policies for the area. This involves organizing the resources (researchers) provided by the R&D Director and establishing the necessary control parameters to evaluate the progress of the plans.
* Collaborate closely with other departments within the company regarding all requirements for the correct development of new products and/or processes.
* Supervision of improvement projects and design processes.
* Coordinate the transfer of processes to the manufacturing plant.
* Stay updated on new technologies, materials, and processes, promoting an active attitude toward the investigation of new technologies within the area of responsibility.
* Drive compliance with defined processes, as well as adherence to Quality, Safety, and Environmental standards within the area.
* Drive and foster the training and professional development of the personnel under their responsibility.
Who you are
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science’s field. A PhD is highly preferred.
* 5+ years’ experience in In Vitro Medical Devices. Experience in immune assays highly valued.
* Excellent communication skills in Spanish and English.
* Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Strategic thinking, analytical and problem solving skills.
What we offer
We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.
Flexibility for U Program
* Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h (with the same flexible start time).
Benefits package
* Contract of Employment: Permanent position
Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran, or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws and we are an equal opportunity employer.
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