Development Manager

About this role

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a Development Manager to act as a pharmaceutical expert in production interface (production contact person) in Turku. Your area of expertise is gel and ointment formulations. As a production contact person, you act as a pharmaceutical expert in areas such as production deviations, product problem solving, and product changes. In your role, you have a direct impact on product availability, quality and productivity.
• You will be part of Orion's Commercial Product Development & Lifecycle Management (CPD & LCM) organization and report to Expert Team Lead Saana Ylä-Onnenvuori. The working model is hybrid. The work occasionally requires working during the production of test batches in evening, night and weekend shifts. The position is located in Turku and is full-time. The position is a temporary parental leave substitution until April 30, 2027.
• Industrialization and Lifecycle Management: Acting as a pharmaceutical expert in product industrialization projects and/or product lifecycle management activities including deviation management and CAPA processes.
• Product Change Management: Planning, implementation, and documentation of product changes. Organizing and monitoring trial and process validation batches in production.
• Continuous Improvement: Identification and implementation of process improvements in working processes and production processes in close collaboration with other experts and stakeholder organizations.
• Collaboration: Working closely with production, quality assurance, quality control, engineering, production planning and CPD & LCM experts. Collaborating with Orion's subsidiaries and partners and participating in inspections conducted by regulatory authorities and partners.
• What you can expect from us
• A responsible role within Orion's CPD & LCM organization.
• Opportunities to develop your expertise through a diverse product range.
• Support from skilled and friendly experts.
• A collaborative an