You will help design, conduct, interpret and report in vitro and in vivo pharmacology studies principally in the cardiovascular and central nervous systems. Scope will also be given to perform investigative studies, including the development and implementation of new models and to conduct research to improve understanding of the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic properties of drug candidate molecules.

Bial is a leading and rapidly expanding Portuguese pharmaceutical company located in the outskirts of Oporto which is committed to the discovery and development of new therapeutic agents. With a number of proprietary medicines either launched or in clinical development, an opportunity has arisen within the R&D department for an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) Production Manager/CMC Manager

Playing an essential bridging role between medicinal and process development chemistry, principal responsibilities will include the conception and implementation of efficient synthetic routes towards several small molecule development candidates.