Senior Pharmceutical Development Leader
- Senior technical leadership in pharma development
- Own product development from concept to launch
- High-impact role shaping development capability
Shape the Future of Pharmaceutical products:
An established and highly respected New Zealand–based organisation is entering an exciting new phase of growth and is significantly strengthening its product and process development capability across animal health, pharmaceutical and human health sectors.
To support this strategy, we are seeking a senior, technically strong leader who can provide deep scientific leadership in formulation development, analytical method development, or pharmaceutical process development. This is a rare opportunity to play a pivotal role in lifting end-to-end product development capability within a growing business.
The Opportunity:
This role is designed for a hands-on scientific leader — someone who can design, guide, and technically lead outcomes rather but who can also manage and mentor teams. You will bring proven experience taking pharmaceutical products from concept through to commercialisation and work closely with senior leadership, project managers, and the other key stakeholders, contributing directly to outcomes that are highly visible at board level.
Key Responsibilities:
- As a critical member of the pharmaceutical development team and of the overall PMO group, your main expected responsibilities will be to:
- Provide scientific and technical leadership across pharmaceutical projects.
- Lead and design work in formulation, analytical method development, or process development.
- Contribute to product development from early concept through to commercial readiness.
- Work effectively within a PMO-driven environment.
- Communicate complex technical information in a relatable manner to senior stakeholders, including the CEO.
- Positively influence collaboration, capability, and team culture.
About You:
- As a preferred candidate, you will have or demonstrate:
- Senior-level experience within the pharmaceutical industry (animal or human health).
- Strong technical background in formulation science, analytical development, or pharmaceutical process development.
- Demonstrated involvement in end-to-end product development.
- Comfortable developing new solutions, methods, or processes — not just executing existing ones.
- High emotional intelligence with strong communication skills.
- Eligible to work in New Zealand.
Why Join:
You will play a foundational role in building senior capability and influence the direction and success of future pharmaceutical products. On top of this, you’ll work in a growing organisation with strong board-level commitment to new innovation. This is your chance to make a visible, lasting impact on culture, capability, and commercial outcomes while enjoying the lifestyle that only a country like New Zealand can offer.
To apply for this position please click on the relevant button, alternatively for a confidential and discreet inquiry contact Tony De Barr on 04 916 0541 or email tony@trs.co.nz
Need to talk about pharmaceutical opportunities with someone who knows what they are talking about? Tony has 10 years experience working within the New Zealand and European pharmaceutical industry, including managing a sterile manufacturing facility, and over 20 years recruiting in these sectors. If you have any technical questions about this role or any other pharmaceutical role, then please call him for a frank and open discussion.