Project Manager Life Sciences

Akkodis; Waals-Brabant; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

13.92 months salary bonus

Company car / mobility budget

Flexible cafeteria plan

Hospitalization insurance

Training and development opportunities

Structured onboarding and follow-up

Access to technical communities

Referral and business bonuses

Career development across projects

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Project Manager Capex to lead capital expenditure projects from initiation to closure. You will plan, execute and close programs and coordinate across R&D, manufacturing and quality to meet timelines and budgets.

Candidates should hold an engineering or related degree with significant Capex experience, preferably in pharma. Strong communication, leadership and PM tools like MS Project or Primavera are required. A PMP/PRINCE2 is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, project management, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field.
• Significant experience managing Capex projects, preferably in pharma/biopharma.
• Industry regulations and standards knowledge in the pharmaceutical field.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• PM certification (PMP, PRINCE2) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire project lifecycle of Capex projects, from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, including objectives, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate activities among internal teams and external partners to ensure effective project execution.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reports to management on status, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify and manage risks associated with projects, implementing appropriate mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations and quality standards.
• Participate in change management and problem resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality to align projects with strategic goals.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Project

Primavera

Budgeting

Education

Engineering degree

Pharmaceutical sciences

PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

About Akkodis

Akkodis, is a global leader in the engineering and R&D market that is leveraging the power of connected data to accelerate innovation and digital transformation. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross‑sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, EMEA and APAC. Akkodis offers broad industry experience, and strong know-how in key technology sectors such as mobility, software & technology services, robotics, testing, simulations, data security, AI & data analytics. The combined IT and engineering expertise brings a unique end-to-end solution offering, with four service lines – Consulting, Solutions, Talents and Academy – to support clients in rethinking their product development and business processes, improve productivity, minimize time to market and shape a smarter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Akkodis is part of the Adecco Group. Our Webstite : www.akkodis.com

As a Project Manager Capex, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and closure of capital expenditure (Capex) projects within our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the entire project lifecycle of Capex projects, from initiation to closure.
• Develop detailed project plans, including objectives, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Coordinate activities among internal teams and external partners to ensure effective project execution.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular reports to management on status, risks, and opportunities.
• Identify and manage risks associated with projects, implementing appropriate mitigation plans.
• Ensure compliance with pharmaceutical industry regulations and quality standards.
• Participate in change management and problem resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with research and development, manufacturing, and quality departments to ensure alignment of projects with the company’s strategic goals.

Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering, project management, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field.
• Significant experience in managing Capex projects, preferably in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical sector.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards in the pharmaceutical field.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, etc.).
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, etc.) is a plus.

What we have to offer

At Akkodis, we want to give you the right environment to develop your expertise and grow throughout your career. You can count on:

• A permanent contract
• An attractive compensation package, including 13.92 months of salary
• A company car or mobility budget, depending on your package
• A flexible cafeteria plan
• Hospitalization insurance
• Training and development opportunities to strengthen both your technical and professional skills
• A structured onboarding and regular follow-up, including career discussions and support from your managers
• Access to technical communities and experts to exchange knowledge and develop your expertise
• Referral and business bonuses when you contribute to growing our teams and business
• Opportunities to develop your career across different projects, technologies, and areas of expertise