Technical Lead Sterile Products

Whether it's the unique breadth of our integrated offering that covers Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology products; or our commitment to recognizing and rewarding people for the contribution they make - working here isn't like anywhere else.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

We have established a Global Capability Center in Barcelona to support Galderma’s growth trajectory and our global commercial and functional teams. Located in the upscale Eixample district in the heart of the city, it offers the possibility for professional career development through exposure to global and cross-functional projects.

Job Title: Technical Lead Sterile Products

Location: Barcelona, Spain (FTE, 4 days office)

Join our External Supply Organization (ESO) Manufacturing Science & Technology (MS&T) team as a Technical Lead Sterile Products. In this role, you will act as the technical expert for sterile manufacturing processes, partnering with Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) and cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, process robustness, and operational excellence throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for sterile manufacturing processes and products.
• Provide technical stewardship for commercial products and support New Product Introductions (NPI) at CMOs.
• Lead lifecycle management activities, including process, raw material, and packaging material changes.
• Drive process improvements focused on quality, yield, efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Support technology transfers for sterile products, injectable semi-finished products, and medical device assembly and packaging.
• Lead investigations, troubleshooting activities, and risk assessments related to product and process deviations.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external manufacturing partners to ensure seamless knowledge sharing and execution.
• Review and approve manufacturing specifications, protocols, reports, and other technical documents.

What You'll Bring

• Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Technology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related scientific/engineering discipline.
• 8-12 years of experience in Manufacturing Science and Technology, with a strong focus on sterile products (injectables, biologics, medical device etc.) in a GMP environment.
• Proven expertise in biopharmaceutical manufacturing processes such as cell culture, fermentation, purification, sterile fill-finish, and packaging. Experience in Pharma/Biotech/Medical Devices companies
• Extensive knowledge of sterile product technologies, including aseptic processing, validation, and cleanroom environments.
• Experience in technology transfer, process validation, lifecycle management, and manufacturing troubleshooting.
• Ability to lead complex projects independently and influence cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in English.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the technical leadership of sterile products across a global manufacturing network, driving innovation, continuous improvement, and product excellence from development through commercialization.