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R&D Project Manager

ID:  2386
Date of Posting:  Mar 16, 2026
Business Area:  Research & Development
Job Type:  Direct Employee
On site / Remote / Hybrid:  Hybrid
Hub Office: 

Milano, IT

Territory: 
Full-Time or Part-Time:  Full Time
Seniority:  Mid-senior

With its beginnings in a family run pharmacy in Correggio, Italy in the 1920s, Recordati is now a global pharmaceutical company, listed on the Italian stock exchange, with over 4,500 employees and turnover of over Euro 2bn.

We are a group of like-minded, passionate individuals who go to extraordinary lengths for our patients, customers, partners, investors and the people across the globe who we serve. We develop and commercialise medicines to serve people living with common diseases, as well as those living with some of the rarest, in around 150 countries.

At Recordati, our mantra is simple. We’ve always believed that health, and the opportunity to live life to the fullest, is a right, not a privilege. Whether that is for common diseases or the rarest – we want to give people the opportunity to be the best version of themselves.

This drive will never stop. Together, we will always be reimagining tomorrow – with new ideas, new technologies and new innovations to fight diseases.

Recordati. Unlocking the full potential of life.

Job Purpose

We are looking for an R&D Project Manager to lead and coordinate development projects across Consumer Health products and pharmaceutical drug development programs.
This role will manage innovation and development initiatives spanning OTC products, food supplements, cosmetics, medical devices, and pharmaceutical assets, ensuring alignment across R&D, regulatory, marketing, and clinical teams.
The ideal candidate brings 3–5 years of project management experience in R&D environments, with exposure to both consumer health product development and pharmaceutical development processes.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership
•    Manage R&D projects from concept through development and launch.
•    Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
•    Monitor project progress, risks, and resource allocation.
•    Coordinate cross-functional teams including R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Marketing, Clinical, and Supply Chain.
Product development
•    Lead and coordinate development projects across Consumer Health products (OTC, food supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices) and pharmaceutical drug development programs. 
•    Manage formulation development activities, prepare and guide technical and marketing briefs, and track project milestones across pre-clinical and clinical stages. 
•    Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners (e.g., CROs), ensuring alignment between R&D, marketing, regulatory, and other stakeholders throughout the development process.
•    Ensure projects are developed in compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.
•    Work closely with Regulatory Affairs to support development strategies and documentation requirements.

Required Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related scientific discipline.

Required Skills and Experience

•    3–5 years of project management experience in R&D or product development.
•    Experience in Consumer Health product development (OTC, food supplements, cosmetics, or medical devices) with exposure to pharmaceutical drug development processes, including pre-clinical and clinical stages.

•    Strong project management and organizational skills.
•    Excellent cross-functional coordination and stakeholder management.
•    Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
•    Ability to manage multiple projects in a dynamic R&D environment.

Required Languages

Excellent written and spoken English. 

At Recordati we believe in people! Inspired by our purpose - unlocking the full potential of life - we are committed to creating a diverse environment and cultivating a culture of inclusion. We strive to continually lead with our values and beliefs, enabling our employees to bring their whole selves to work and develop their potential.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, develop and reward without regard to, amongst others, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental ability, race, ethnicity, political or religious belief.

If you are looking to join a company where you can try new things, speak openly, and be bold, we invite you to apply today.

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