Field of work: Engineering & Manufacturing
Posting Date: 16 Jul 2025
Application deadline: August 17th, 2025
Location: Ballerup 2750, Denmark, Denmark
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 3530
Location: Ballerup 2750, Denmark, Denmark
Contract type: Permanent
Job ID: 3530
Are you ready to lead a team of experts in API Development and drive a positive impact for collaboration and results?
At LEO Pharma, we are looking for a passionate and experienced People Manager to drive innovation, ensure compliance, and lead strategic initiatives in our API Development department. Join us in shaping the future together with your colleagues in Pharmaceutical Development!
You will join a team of dedicated professionals in the API Development department, a cornerstone of LEO Pharma’s R&D efforts. The team works closely with internal functions and external partners globally, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Together, we strive to improve the lives of patients worldwide.
Your Role
As the Department Manager in API Development, you will be responsible for ensuring the department’s success in delivering high-quality APIs for pre-clinical and clinical studies. You will lead a team of currently 10 professionals, manage resources, and drive strategic initiatives to maintain LEO Pharma’s position as a leader in pharmaceutical innovation.
Primary work tasks:
- Lead and manage the API Development department, ensuring compliance with GMP, regulatory, and EHS standards.
- Oversee the manufacturing and analysis of APIs for pre-clinical and clinical studies in-house as well as externally, and also oversee process transfers to commercial manufacturing sites.
- Together with our Pilot Plant Lead, manage Pilot Plant facilities and maintain their license for clinical trial product manufacturing.
- Drive strategic development initiatives, including implementing new ways of working and upgrading facilities.
- Ensure optimal resource utilization and foster a professional, engaging work environment.
Beyond these tasks, you will also play a key role in maintaining the department’s facilities, ensuring compliance with quality systems, and supporting due diligence and business development activities.
Your Qualifications
We are looking for an experienced people leader who can demonstrate integrity, trust, and foster collaboration across. We imaging you have following background:
- An academic background in chemistry or chemical engineering.
- Proven management experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Extensive knowledge of pharmaceutical R&D, cGMP, and CMC processes.
- Experience in global collaboration and negotiations with external partners.
- A strategic mindset with the ability to define and execute area-specific strategies.
This is a great opportunity for you who would like to utilize your knowledge about API Development in a professional environment working alongside experts across LEO Pharma and to release your passion for leadership working as part and supporting a highly engaged team.
Contact and Application
For additional information, please contact hiring manager Birgitte Wenzell Olesen at +45 25 66 41 17.
You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Beyond the skin
Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.
For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.
At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.
For certain positions, LEO Pharma might complete a background check conducted by a third party.
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