Project & Programme Manager

Adryan B.V; Schweiz; On-site; EUR 97,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Employee benefits

Team evenings

Swiss transport pass

Knowledge sharing

Back office support

Job summary

Adryan is recruiting a Project/Programme Manager for the Swiss and Western European Life Science market. The role focuses on quality assurance, qualification, and ensuring compliant, on-time delivery across complex life sciences initiatives.

The ideal candidate will manage multi-disciplinary teams, apply structured methodologies, and align with GxP requirements, Prince2, and PMBOK principles to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA/QMS within life sciences and regulated environments.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects or programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across life sciences projects.
• Apply stage-gate processes and regulatory compliance.
• Deliver projects on time, on budget, and within quality requirements.
• Engage stakeholders and manage risks across programmes.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Qualification

Job description

Adryan is recruiting a Project * Programme Manager for the Swiss and Western European Life Science market.

• Job Type: Permanent
• Experience: 5+ years
• Branche: Life sciences industry
• Area of expertise: Quality Assurance, Qualification

Adryan is a trusted provider of specialised management services for the life sciences industry, supporting clients in highly regulated environments such as pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, medical devices, and advanced therapies. We seek experienced professionals with backgrounds in Interim Management, Portfolio Management, Project & Programme Management, or Construction Management to join our growing team of expert consultants.

This role is aligned with your specific expertise and will be tailored to meet the complex needs of our clients through the application of structured methodologies, regulatory compliance, and pragmatic project leadership.

Key areas of expertise:

• Holds all quality related responsibilities for daily qualification activities on technical facilities, equipment and systems
• Deliver end-to-end project or programme execution using Prince2 and GxP-aligned processes.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams, timelines, budgets, risks, and compliance across complex initiatives.
• Apply stage-gate processes and other life sciences industry best practices to ensure success.
• Focus on execution excellence, ensuring that delivery is on time, on budget, and compliant.

General responsabilities

• Integrate GxP and compliance controls into all project and management activities.
• Work directly with client leadership and cross-functional teams to align strategies, timelines, and quality objectives.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Continuously adapt and enhance project tools, processes, and frameworks to meet client needs.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement, visibility, and collaboration at every level of the project.

Ideal profile

• Ensure stakeholder engagement, visibility, and collaboration at every level of the project
• Proven track record in one or more of the following: Interim Leadership, Portfolio Management, Project/Programme Delivery, or Construction Oversight within the life sciences sector.
• Deep understanding of GxP and regulatory frameworks.
• Skilled in applying structured methodologies (P3O, Prince2, PMBOK, Agile, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to deliver results immediately in dynamic, high-stakes environments

Job offer

• Challenging position within a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation.
• Inspiring projects within our life sciences network
• Attractive salary, depending on education, knowledge and experience.
• Attractive social contributions scheme (high nett retention)
• General 2nd class abonnement for Swiss public transportation
• Employee benefits program
• Internal knowledge sharing program
• Relocation arrangement for non-Swiss candidates
• Monthly Adryan Team Evening
• Being part of our motivated, dedicated and cooperative Adryan team, with a helpful back office that allows you to focus on your role and project.