Job Title: Senior Pharmaceutical Chemist – Synthetic Medicines Production
Location: Bahrain
Reporting To: Chairman
Role Purpose: We are seeking an experienced Pharmaceutical Chemist with expertise in the production of synthetic medicines to lead the assessment, planning, and establishment of a small-scale pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Bahrain. The role requires a technically strong professional with hands-on experience in pharmaceutical production, formulation processes, GMP compliance, and manufacturing operations.
The successful candidate will evaluate the feasibility of local pharmaceutical manufacturing, recommend suitable products for production, and support the setup of laboratory and manufacturing capabilities for serving Bahrain and regional markets.

Key Responsibilities

Technical & Manufacturing Assessment

Pharmaceutical Production

Laboratory & Facility Development

Regulatory & Quality Compliance

Qualifications

Experience

Evaluate opportunities for manufacturing synthetic pharmaceutical products in Bahrain.
Identify suitable products for local and regional markets.
Assess production processes, equipment requirements, and facility specifications.
Recommend manufacturing technologies and operational models.
Provide technical expertise in the formulation and production of synthetic medicines.
Develop and optimize manufacturing processes.
Support technology transfer and scale-up activities.
Establish production workflows and batch manufacturing procedures.
Define laboratory and production facility requirements.
Recommend equipment, utilities, and infrastructure specifications.
Support facility design and commissioning activities.
Ensure compliance with GMP and pharmaceutical manufacturing standards.
Assess regulatory requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing in Bahrain and GCC markets.
Support licensing and regulatory approval processes.
Establish quality control and quality assurance frameworks.
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Pharmacy, Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, or a related field.
Additional GMP, Quality Assurance, or Pharmaceutical Manufacturing certifications preferred.

Minimum 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience in the production of synthetic medicines.
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, formulation development, and GMP requirements.
Experience in setting up or expanding pharmaceutical production facilities is highly desirable.
Knowledge of GCC pharmaceutical regulations is preferred.

Production Manager – Synthetic Medicines