Serialization Operations

ABOUT ALMIRALL

We care. Through pharmaceutical innovation and a strong commitment to global healthcare partnerships, we are dedicated to providing the tools, knowledge and science to improve the health of patients worldwide. We research, develop, manufacture and market our own medicines as well as a portfolio of licensed products designed to respond to the needs of different therapeutic areas.  Today, our products are available in over 70 countries, on 5 continents, through 15 affiliates.  Find out how we work every day to help to transform lives through science.

HOW WE WORK

Our strong values: Care, Courage, Innovation and Simplicity, are incorporated into everything we do, and they are behind our mission and vision which guide us today and lead us to the future.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serialization Operations Management: From identifying new regulatory and customer requirements worldwide to designing and leading the implementation of serialization solutions, this role covers all aspects. It includes day-to-day coordination and direct management of levels 4 and 5 serialization processes.

• Master Data & Data Governance: Focuses on the governance of product-related master data, ensuring its global accuracy, consistency, and compliance across key systems and processes. This involves maintaining centralized master data in SAP, supporting data maintenance in other systems, and ensuring adherence to global standards such as GS-1.

• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks out and implements improvements in serialization and master data processes to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. This role is responsible for staying ahead of industry trends and regulatory changes, ensuring the company's systems and processes are up-to-date.

• Cross-Functional Coordination: Works closely with market companies, partners, internal manufacturing sites, CMOs, and other external stakeholders to harmonize serialization and master data activities across the company. This includes supporting other processes impacted by serialization and master data requirements.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Science, Business Administration, or a related field.

• At least 5 years of experience in operations and supply chain management, preferably in the Pharmaceutical Industry.

• Knowledge of data governance models and the ability to manage big data from diverse sources, with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Power BI.

• Proven track record of working in a global, cross-functional environment.

PREFERRED SKILLS & COMPETENCES

• Proactivity and Positive Attitude: Exceptional proactive approach and a can-do attitude.

• Innovative Mindset: Aligning with our core values of courage, simplicity, care, and innovation, a strong drive towards continuous improvement.

• Collaborative and Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with various departments and external partners.

• Adaptability: Comfortable with change and capable of managing multiple projects of varying complexity.

• Leadership and Innovation: Strong leadership skills with the ability to foster innovation and continuous improvement in processes.

• Technical Ability in Systems and Programming: solid understanding of systems and intermediate programming skills. Proficiency in tools like PowerBI or similar data analysis platforms is highly required. This knowledge is essential for efficiently navigating our digital environment, enhancing data-driven decision-making and optimizing processes.

• Project management: Advanced project management skills, with experience in agile methodologies preferred.

• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of SAP R/3, serialization pharma systems (e.g., Tracelink), and GS-1 standards.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with pharmaceutical quality assurance regulations (GxP, ICH, FDA, etc.) and a keen understanding of the impact of master data on various company processes.

The Serialization Operations & Master Data Specialist is integral to advancing our pharmaceutical company's digital transformation. This role is at the confluence of serialization operations and master data management, with a critical focus on ensuring that our products are traceable across the entire supply chain worldwide. The position demands a deep understanding of data interrelation, particularly in managing and analyzing product traceability related data from various internal and external sources. This specialist will be pivotal in designing, leading, and implementing global solutions to meet emerging needs driven by new regulations, customer demands, market evolutions and manufacturing requirements.

Why work with Almirall?

We are a people-centric company where employees are at their best, patients and customer are at the heart of every decision, and our focus and agility allow us to deliver greater impact for all.

Additionally, for the 17th year in a row, we have been certified as Top Employer Spain, and also Top Employer Germany for the first time.

This strengthens our commitment to create a unique work environment that helps our employees to develop their skills to fullest and grow both professionally and as individuals.

We are delighted to have a great team that is proactive, innovative, and eager to transform the world of people with skin conditions.

We are proud of each one of our employees, their development, and growth: they are the success of the company.

Our purpose

"Transform the patients' world by helping them realize their hopes & dreams for a healthy life".

Our values

• Care: we listen & empathize, we value diverse perspectives & backgrounds and we help each other succeed.

• Courage: we challenge the status quo, we take full ownership and we learn from our success & failures.

• Innovation: we put the patient and customer at the center, we create novel solutions and we empower entrepreneurial mindsets.

• Simplicity: we act decisively and avoid over-analysis, we understand why before we act and we are agile & keep things simple.

At Almirall, it's all about people

#wearealmirall

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