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Technical Project Manager - External Manufacturing

ID:  2243
Date of Posting:  Feb 24, 2026
Business Area:  Manufacturing
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

The Technical Project Manager – External Manufacturing Governance (Pharma) is part of the External Manufacturing organization within Group Industrial Operations.
The role is responsible for the strategic governance and cross-functional coordination of Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs) projects, ensuring that external manufacturing activities are aligned with company objectives, regulatory expectations, and long-term supply strategies.
The role provides oversight, prioritization, and orchestration of CMO strategic initiatives, enabling effective decision-making and consistent governance across the external manufacturing network.

Key Responsibilities

•    Act as the governance lead for External Manufacturing projects related to CMOs, ensuring alignment between business strategy and functional execution.
•    Coordinate and chair cross-functional forums (e.g. CMO governance meetings, technical review boards, escalation committees) to ensure structured decision-making.
•    Define and maintain the overall roadmap for projects involving CMOs (e.g. tech transfers, major changes, remediation plans, capacity or capability development).
•    Oversee the prioritization of CMO-related initiatives, balancing quality, regulatory, supply, cost, and resource constraints.
•    Provide consolidated visibility on risks, dependencies, and critical issues impacting external manufacturing, facilitating timely escalation and resolution.
•    Contribute to CMO performance governance by coordinating inputs to KPI frameworks, performance reviews, and continuous improvement roadmaps.
•    Support senior management in strategic decisions related to external manufacturing network design, CMO selection, and partnership evolution.

Required Education

Degree in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline

Required Skills and Experience

•    6–10 years of experience of Operations, Project Management, or Supply Chain in pharmaceutical manufacturing roles.
•    Demonstrated experience in governance, cross-functional coordination, and strategic oversight of CMOs in a GMP-regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications / Nice to Have
•    Experience managing governance of international CMO networks.
•    Knowledge of global pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks (EMA, FDA, ICH).
•    Formal training or certification in Project, Program, or Portfolio Management.

Technical Competencies

•    Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and GMP requirements.
•    Knowledge of tech transfer governance, change management frameworks, validation strategies, and regulatory impact assessment.
•    Experience with performance management systems, KPI governance, and risk management at portfolio or network level.
•    Ability to translate complex technical and quality topics into structured inputs for senior leadership decision-making.
•    Good understanding of external manufacturing business models, cost drivers, and long-term supply strategies.

Required Behaviours and Competencies

•    Strong leadership through influence, without direct line responsibility.
•    Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation skills at senior and cross-functional levels.
•    Strategic mindset with the ability to see the “big picture” across functions and CMOs.
•    Clear, concise, and authoritative communication style.
•    Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity in regulated environments.

Required Languages

Fluent in 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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