Senior Director R&D (mfd)

PAION Pharma


Job Location:

Aachen - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Your tasks

About PAION Pharma:

PAION Pharma is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the research development manufacturing and commercialization of innovative medicinal products in the fields of anaesthesia and intensive care. It is our mission is to make a meaningful contribution to improving patient care through scientific excellence.
Since 2024 we have been operating independently as a subsidiary of the Humanwell Healthcare Group under the name PAION Pharma GmbH.

To strengthen our team in Aachen we are looking for an experiencedSenior Director R&D (m/f/d) who will play a key role in advancing our development portfolio and driving medical innovation.

Your Responsibilities:

As a senior leader within our R&D organization you will

  • Design and manage development programs for medicinal products in anaesthesia and intensive care
  • Act as an internal and external expert in these therapeutic areas
  • Engage with scientific experts and key opinion leaders to discuss strategies and innovative concepts
  • Evaluate prioritize and strategically develop new R&D projects

Your profile

  • University degree in Medicine or Life Sciences; MD or PhD preferred
  • Proven experience in anaesthesia intensive care or related medical specialties
  • Approx. 7 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Scientific expertise with leadership and strategic thinking
  • In-depth knowledge across all stages of drug development (non-clinical clinical and CMC/formulation)
  • Demonstrated leadership experience both in project teams and line management
  • Strong ability to analyze interpret and communicate complex scientific information effectively
  • Basic knowledge of Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance
  • Self-organized reliable and solution-oriented working style
  • Fluency in written and spoken English

Why us

What we offer

  • An interesting position with strategic impact
  • Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes
  • An open appreciative corporate cultur
  • Flexible working hours and the option for partial remote work (max. 2 days per week)
  • 30 days of vacation and additional benefits
  • Modern office building with underground parking ina good location near the highway A44

PAION contact details

We look forward to receiving your application at
If you have any questions please contact

About us

PAION Pharma GmbH headquartered in Aachen Germany is a specialty pharmaceutical company in the field of anaesthesia and critical care specialising in innovative pharmaceuticals for use in outpatient clinics and hospitals.


PAION Pharma GmbH is part of the Humanwelll Healthcare Group.


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