Pipeline Delivery Expert, 12-month fixed term
Reports To:
Head of Tender Planning and Operations – 089Pharm (Germany)
Location:
Starogard, Gdańsk or Warsaw
The pipeline delivery expert is responsible for supporting the technical and operational execution of new product introductions, technology transfers, and site changes. This includes assessing the feasibility of technical transfers, coordinating with global and regional functions, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely product launches to the market. The role requires close collaboration with regulatory affairs, supply chain, quality, production sites, and commercial teams to align project deliverables with business timelines. By providing structured oversight of tech transfers and launch activities, the Operations Specialist ensures compliance, efficiency, and readiness of the local affiliate to seize new market opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
1. Feasibility Assessment of Tech Transfers
- Review proposed technology transfer projects to assess technical, regulatory, and supply feasibility
- Evaluate local requirements (packaging formats, language, reimbursement codes, SKU set-up) and identify potential challenges early
- Collaborate with regulatory affairs to ensure market-specific requirements are reflected in tech transfer planning
2. Tech Transfers – Continuous Monitoring & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Act as the local point of contact for technology transfer projects, ensuring alignment with global and regional teams
- Monitor project milestones (validation batches, stability data, regulatory submissions, packaging changes, site readiness)
- Coordinate with quality, supply chain, and regulatory teams to ensure fit-for-market implementation
- Track progress in project management systems and escalate risks or delays to local leadership
3. Launch Management Oversight
- Provide operational oversight for new product launches, ensuring launch readiness in line with commercial targets
- Coordinate launch activities across functions, including regulatory submissions, artwork development, packaging availability, and distribution readiness
- Track launch KPIs (on-time launch, availability at wholesalers, first-month sales vs. forecast) and report results to management
- Support post-launch reviews to identify operational learnings and implement improvements
4. Compliance & Documentation
- Ensure all tech transfers and launches comply with GMP, GDP, and local pharmaceutical regulations.
- Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation of operational activities, approvals, and communications
Key Deliverables (2026 and beyond)
- Pipeline delivery (net sales, EBITDA) along the dimensions of the 5yr plan for products being insourced
- Volume contribution: Deliver volume growth to >1bn standard units, more than 10x the 2025 level
What We Offer
Employment contract
Work in a modern, international pharmaceutical environment
Hybrid working model
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including:
private medical care,
Multisport subsidy,
lunch card,
life insurance,
cafeteria system,
Employee Pension Program (3.5% employer contribution),
relocation package (if applicable),
training and all necessary work tools,
one additional day off per year.
Strong focus on development and learning opportunities
Qualifications & Experience (due to time limited emplyment below listed expectations are welcome but are not necessary to participate in the recriutment process):
- University degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
- 4–8 years of professional experience in pharmaceutical operations, supply chain, quality, or project management; generics industry experience strongly preferred
- Solid experience with tech transfer processes, site changes, and new product introductions
- Good understanding of GMP/GDP and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical sector
- Strong cross-functional project management skills, with experience coordinating between regulatory, QA, supply, and commercial functions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; ability to assess feasibility, risk, and impact of proposed projects
- Proficiency in ERP tools (SAP or equivalent) and project tracking tools.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills