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Drug Product Lab Head

Country:  Chile
City:  Santiago
Department:  Global Operations & Production
Job ID:  45058

​Management  |  Permanent  |  Full-time  |  On-Site​

 

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
Every day you will enjoy different challenges such as:
 
  • Ensure and plan the chemical analysis of semi‑finished, finished, and stability products, in accordance with GMP and internal procedures.
  • Approve and close the analytical results of semi‑finished, finished, and stability products in the corresponding computer system.
  • Collaborate with the Quality Control Manager by providing the specialized laboratory support needed to implement programs aimed at improving processes and products.
  • Coordinate, allocate, and control the human, material, and supply resources of the quality control laboratory.
  • Review, evaluate, and follow up on Out-of-Specification (OOS) result reports.
  • Manage and participate in internal audits aimed at continuous improvement of the area and regulatory compliance applicable to the company. Likewise, manage the closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) generated in the area.
  • Collaborate with the Quality Control Manager to finalize the investment plans for the area.
  • Manage the ongoing execution, supervision, and promotion of occupational health and safety and environmental actions within the operation, such as: reviewing EHS Management System documentation, leading investigations of occupational and environmental incidents occurring in the area, analyzing detected non‑conformities, and establishing improvement actions, while leading EHS activities in the area and complying with legal requirements.
  • Strictly comply with ALCOA+ principles in all documentation processes associated with the role, and with Good Manufacturing Practices and GxP at all stages in which the area operates, reporting any deviation or anomaly related to legal regulations and internal procedures through the quality system.
  • Manage the team comprehensively in a safe and motivating environment aligned with the ambition of being a great place to work. This includes close performance management, ensuring that team members have appropriate objectives aligned with the company strategy, supporting their performance and personal development plans (PDP) through feedback, coaching, and frequent one‑on‑one meetings; leading by example with corporate values and a culture of continuous improvement, balancing business results with the development, engagement, and experience of team members.

 

What you'll bring to the table
To make the most of this role and truly thrive, you should have:

  • Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or a related field.
  • 3 to 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, leading teams.
  • Experience in areas such as Quality Assurance or physicochemical analysis laboratories.
  • Advanced English.
  • Knowledge of local and international GMP / GLP regulations.
  • Experience with operational excellence tools.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

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Rene Ignacio Pugin Langenbach, the Hiring Manager

 

About Grünenthal

Grünenthal is a global leader in pain management and related diseases. As a science-based, privately-owned 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 focussing 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 28 countries across Europe, Latin America and the US. Our products are available in more than 100 countries. In 2024, Grünenthal employed around 4,300 people and achieved sales of € 1.8 billion.


Your HR contact:

Virginia Borges Villalba
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Meet our teams
Website: www.grunenthal.com
LinkedIn: Grunenthal Group
Instagram: @grunenthal

Meet our teams
Website:
www.grunenthal.com/
LinkedIn:
Grunenthal Group
Instagram:
@grunenthal

Apply now »