Raw Materials Senior Team Leader

For almost six decades, Pharmathen has remained committed to its vision of improving patients’ lives through innovation and expanding access to complex pharmaceutical therapies.

Today, Pharmathen's capabilities extend across a broad range of specialized dosage forms, including sustained-release products, long-acting injectables, and oral solid dosage forms, while its portfolio includes more than 100 commercial products available internationally through a strong network of partners.

These activities are supported by a robust Research & Development and Manufacturing ecosystem, with three facilities in Greece.

The driving force behind Pharmathen is its people. With more than 1,600 employees representing 27 nationalities, the company fosters a multicultural workplace where women account for 53% of the workforce and 40% of the Senior Leadership Team.

Grounded in its shared values of integrity, quality, innovation, leadership and performance, and guided by strong business ethics and a commitment to its vision, Pharmathen remains dedicated to its founding mission: improving patients' lives.

Pharmathen offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit a RAW Materials Senior Team Leader to join our Quality Control team in our Pallini premises. 

As a RAW Materials Senior Team Leader, the ideal candidate will ensure that each individual batch has been analyzed in compliance with regulations in force and in accordance with the requirements of the MA and the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). 

What you will do:

More particularly:

• Handle all matters related to imported/exported raw materials, including documentation, contractor certification and dossier preparation
• Maintain raw materials records, labeling and recheck stocked materials
• Oversee controls and records, approve files and update involved parties
• Ensure GMP compliance and perform packaging checks per procedures
• Collaborate with partners, contractors and clients on quality matters
• Participate in method validations as needed
• Support process improvements and projects on qualification, optimization and risk management
• Assign tasks to lab analysts and provide on the job training to new team members
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations and raw materials technologies
• Work with authorities and support audits and inspections

The ideal candidate should have:

• Minimum a BSc Degree in Chemistry or relevant field
• At least 4 years of experience within a pharmaceutical environment with a focus on raw materials management or quality control
• Experience in a GMP or GLP environment
• Management experience required

Job-Specific Skills:

• Excellent communication in English language (writing & speaking)
• Exceptional critical thinking skills, with an ability to evaluate systems and processes as part of continuous improvement
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to ensuring compliance and product quality
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy

What you'll gain:

• Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere
• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.