Research & Development Manager (API)

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries is one of Nigeria's leading pharmaceutical companies, dedicated to providing premium, affordable medical treatments. We have been manufacturing pharmaceutical and health products for over 40 years. We are promoting unlimited wellness by offering innovative, long-lasting medical solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research & Development Manager (API)

Location: Sagamu, Ogun

Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite)

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced API Research & Development Manager to provide technical leadership for API technology transfer, process validation, process development, technical documentation, and the development of a sustainable pipeline for additional APIs. The API Research & Development Manager will lead API technology transfer and process validation activities, strengthen technical and GMP documentation, support process optimisation and troubleshooting, and coordinate cross-functional activities required for successful API manufacturing and development. The role will also support the identification, prioritisation, and development of new API opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the completion of API manufacturing and analytical method technology transfer activities for identified legacy APIs.

• Plan, coordinate, and document API process-validation batches, including protocols, batch records, process data, investigations, and validation reports.

• Review development protocols, processes, reports, and technical documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and GMP compliance.

• Identify technical gaps, process risks, and opportunities for process optimisation, troubleshooting, and scale-up.

• Review and strengthen Product Development Reports, SOPs, master records, batch records, process-characterisation reports, validation reports, and investigation reports.

• Provide timely technical documentation and support to Regulatory Affairs for product registration and supplement filings.

• Apply Quality by Design (QbD) and risk-based development principles to strengthen process robustness and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with Manufacturing, QA, QC, Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, and other internal functions to achieve project milestones.

• Interface with API and excipient manufacturers, equipment manufacturers, CROs, CMOs, and other external technical partners as required.

• Support Product Lifecycle Management and provide technical input into change controls affecting manufacturing documents, SOPs, protocols, and master records.

• Conduct preliminary technical assessments of new API opportunities and develop technical plans and implementation frameworks for selected candidates.

• Provide technical input into funding proposals, investment pitches, and business cases for future API development projects.

• Maintain project implementation plans covering milestones, dependencies, risks, and outstanding actions.

• Provide periodic progress reports to Management and promptly escalate technical, quality, resource, or timeline-related risks.

• Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.

• Relevant postgraduate qualification or professional certification in pharmaceutical manufacturing, process development, or a related field will be an advantage.

• Extensive experience in API research and development, pharmaceutical manufacturing, technology transfer, process validation, or a related area.

• Strong knowledge of GMP, Quality by Design (QbD), risk-based development, process optimisation, and technical documentation.

• Experience managing cross-functional technical projects and working with external technical partners.

Key Competencies:

• Strong technical and scientific problem-solving skills.
• Excellent knowledge of API process development, technology transfer, and process validation.
• Strong understanding of GMP, QbD, risk management, and pharmaceutical quality systems.
• Excellent technical documentation and report-writing skills.
• Strong project management and milestone-tracking capabilities.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple technical activities and deliver within agreed timelines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking with the ability to identify and evaluate new API development opportunities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment with clear career growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, pension, and other employee benefits.

Application Closing Date

30th November, 2026.