Pharmaceutical Development Manager

Abdi İbrahim , founded in 1912, has the largest product portfolio in the sector and is the largest employer in the Turkish pharmaceutical industry with 5.500 employees. Abdi İbrahim has been the leader of Turkey’s pharmaceutical industry since 2002 with its powerful vision.

Today, Abdi İbrahim operates in 17 countries outside Türkiye, exports to more than 70 countries ranging from Canada to European Union member states, from North Africa to Asia. As a corporate citizen working towards creating a better world and a better future, adhering to its mission in the sector and to the requirements of societal priorities, Abdi İbrahim focuses on sustainability in all its business processes.

Its vision for 2025 - apart from maintaining its status as a wholly local company - is to become "one of the top 100 pharmaceutical companies in the world.

We are looking for an "Pharmaceutical Development Manager" to join our R&D Center located in Esenyurt.

Job Description

• Strategically plan, execute, and manage pharmaceutical product development processes and technology transfers.

• Lead project teams, manage resources, and ensure effective time management,

• Contribute to R&D strategies through new product and process development activities,

• Manage documentation and validation processes in compliance with regulatory guidelines (EMA, FDA, etc.),

• Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Licensing departments,

• Demonstrate leadership that fosters team development, motivation, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s and/or Doctorate degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy, or related fields,

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical development within pharmaceutical companies,

• Preferably managerial experience in pharmaceutical development or a closely related area,

• Strong knowledge of current publications, guidelines, and global regulatory processes,

• Excellent command of written and spoken English,

• Preferably experienced in working with multicultural teams,

• Strong communication skills, proactive mindset, and well-developed leadership competencies.