For a solid European Pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), part of an established international manufacturing group with a long‑standing industrial heritage and operating in Italy with a manufacturing site located in the Lombardy region, we are looking for an experienced professional to fill the position of:

Head of Manufacturing

Main responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Plant Director, the role will have a key responsibility in leading manufacturing operations within the Solid Oral Dosage Forms Department, ensuring the efficient, compliant, high-quality and timely production of tablets, capsules, and other solid oral pharmaceutical products, as well as overseeing the successful transfer of new products into manufacturing.

Main Responsibilities

Oversee daily manufacturing activities for solid oral dosage forms, ensuring adherence to GMP and regulatory standards;
Lead and manage a team of shift supervisors and MFG operators to meet production targets;
Be accountable for all Technology Transfer Programs;
Collaborate with Quality Assurance, Engineering, Maintenance and Supply Chain to optimize processes and resolve operational issues;
Collaborate with EHS to ensure full-compliance of Safety standard in the department, acting as the appointed Safety Supervisor (Preposto) for the area;
Monitor KPIs such as yield, efficiency, downtime, and quality deviations; implement corrective actions as needed;
Ensure accurate and compliant documentation (MBR) produced by the manufacturing department and manage all related ERP transactions for finished product delivery;
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure their effective implementation;
Ensure proper training and professional development of team members;
Participate in audits and inspections by clients and regulatory authorities;
Manage departmental capacity planning and resource allocation.

Candidate profile

University Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (CTF), Chemistry, Engineering or a related field;
Proven experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with at least 2 years in a leadership role;
Strong knowledge of GMP, AIFA, EMA, and other relevant regulatory guidelines;
Proven experience with solid oral dosage technologies (granulation, compression, coating, encapsulation);
Project management experience in Technology Transfer Programs;
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills;
Fluent in English.