Team Leader, Project Management (Contract – 1 year) - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.

Eurofins Scientific SE; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in Mississauga is seeking a Team Leader, Project Management to guide a dynamic team in delivering exceptional client experiences. The role involves coaching Project Managers, leading problem-solving efforts, and ensuring project alignment with goals and contractual obligations. Ideal candidates have a degree in Life Sciences and 5-10 years in project management within a regulated environment, combined with strong communication and leadership skills. Full-time benefits include health coverage and a company-matched RRSP.

Benefits

Health and dental coverage

Life and disability insurance

RRSP with 3% company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field like Biology, Chemistry, or Biopharmaceutical Sciences.
• 5-10 years of experience in project management within a regulated environment.
• Strong communication and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coach and support Project Managers in navigating challenges.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving to overcome project barriers.
• Manage project risks across scope, timelines, and costs.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

B.Sc. in Life Sciences

Job description

Team Leader, Project Management (Contract – 1 year) - Eurofins CDMO Alphora, Inc.

• Full-time

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. develops and manufactures new therapeutics to improve the lives and health of patients. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides contract research & development services to global pharmaceutical and biotech companies, developing their processes and manufacturing their bulk drug substances (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients – “API’s”) as well as finished dosage products (tablets, capsules, suspensions) for supply to clinical trials and commercial requirements. Eurofins CDMO Alphora provides a rich and technologically challenging environment with a continuing flow of interesting projects. Our employees work in close concert with clients throughout the development process to achieve their program objectives. Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is growing its state-of-the-art organization, with continued investments in modern facilities, equipment, and instrumentation while providing a rich environment for employees to develop their technical skills and careers paths.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leading high-performing teams and delivering exceptional client experiences? Eurofins CDMO Alphora Inc. is seeking a Team Leader, Project Management to guide our dynamic Project Management team and oversee multiple client projects with precision, integrity, and a commitment to long-term partnerships.

What You’ll Do

• Coach and support Project Managers in navigating challenges, escalating issues, and driving project momentum.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving to overcome barriers to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to curate KPI-driven insights and presentations.
• Support contract development and negotiation with clients.
• Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with contractual obligations and client expectations.
• Manage project risks across scope, timelines, and cost from initiation through completion.
• Serve as the primary client contact for all project-related communications, including production, quality, financial, and commercial matters.
• Facilitate project evaluations and post-mortems to drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with Finance to support forecasting, revenue recognition, and accounts receivable activities.
• Champion business development by leveraging existing relationships and identifying new opportunities.
• Prepare executive-level reports and presentations to communicate project performance and strategic insights.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have a degree in a relevant field such as Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Genetics, Biopharmaceutical Sciences) preference for B.Sc.
• Proven experience in project management within a pharmaceutical/CDMO or similar regulated environment.
• Should have 5-10 years experience in leadership, coaching and project management.
• Exceptional communication and client relationship management abilities.
• Strategic mindset with a hands‑on approach to problem-solving.
• Familiarity with financial processes and contract negotiation.

At Eurofins we offer excellent full-time benefits including health & dental coverage, life and disability insurance, RRSP with 3% company match, paid holidays, paid time off.

Accommodation: Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process, or those needing job postings in an alternative format, may e‑mail a request via the website at www.eurofins.ca .

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received international recognition as a great place to work. To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website at www.eurofins.ca.

We thank all applicants within commuting distance of GTA, Ontario for showing an interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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