Small Molecules Project Associate

About Minapharm:

Minapharm Pharmaceuticals is a leading pharmaceutical company in Egypt and the Middle East and the largest end-to-end manufacturer of biological therapies in MEA with over 20 years of experience in cellular and bioprocess engineering. Headquartered in Cairo, Minapharm commercializes over 100 life-saving and life-enhancing products ranging from small molecules to complex bioengineered proteins and viral vectors, with an impressive immunotherapy pipeline. Together with its wholly-owned Berlin-based subsidiary, ProBioGen AG - a world-leading CDMO, Minapharm has established an integrated business model making it the only gene-to-market company in the region. Consolidating its international platform of intelligent biopharmaceutical technologies with the longstanding process development and manufacturing expertise in the MEA, Minapharm, together with ProBioGen, has incorporated MiGenTra GmbH headquartered in Berlin and manufacturing in Cairo, to enhance the accessibility to critical healthcare transforming medicines through product development and commercialization of Biosimilar mABs, Cell and Gene Therapies and vaccines, at affordable prices in Egypt, and MEA.

Our Values:

· Diversity & Respect

· Integrity & Accountability

· Collaboration

· Leadership & Empowerment

· Innovation & Continuous Learning

Job description summary:

Minapharm Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to advancing its portfolio of small molecules and advanced galenic formulations to address unmet medical needs. This growth involves innovative formulation strategies, cutting-edge drug delivery systems, and high-value therapeutic solutions. The job position outlined below focuses on business insights, project coordination, and market-driven decision-making. The candidate will gain exposure to both scientific and business aspects of pharmaceutical innovation.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Assist with market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities for new products or formulations.
• Support portfolio evaluations by gathering and analyzing scientific and market data and preparing reports.
• Help manage projects across R&D, production, regulatory, and business teams, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
• Organize and document meetings with internal and external partners, ensuring action items are clearly assigned and followed up.
• Review scientific literature to provide background research for feasibility studies and innovative formulation ideas.
• Work closely with the R&D team to ensure alignment of scientific and business goals.
• Prepare presentations, reports, and proposals for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Represent the team in cross-functional discussions to align on objectives.
• Stay informed about pharmaceutical market trends and advancements in formulation technologies.

Qualification and skills:

• BSc or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutics, Formulation Science, or a related field from an international university.
• Candidates with minor or additional coursework in business administration or project management are preferred.
• At least one year of experience in the pharmaceutical industry or a related field. Internships or co-op experience in R&D, business strategy, or project management are a plus.
• Basic understanding of pharmaceutical development and market trends.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and presentations.
• Excellent English language skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a strong interest in learning and contributing to cross-functional projects.