Global Lab Automation Project Lead (Remote)

LHH; Zug; Hybrid; CHF 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

LHH is seeking a Global Project Manager (Lab Automation) to lead multidisciplinary development projects in laboratory automation and integrated diagnostic systems in the Zurich area. You'll manage timelines, budgets, resources, communication plans, governance, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagement across international teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in lab automation, strong chemistry/biochemistry knowledge, and experience with Agile/SAFe, Waterfall, and hybrid methods.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, Life Sciences, or related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of project management experience within laboratory automation, diagnostics, biotech, pharmaceuticals, or related industries.
• Proven experience in Lab Automation environments.
• Strong technical understanding of Biochemistry and Chemistry applications.
• Experience managing automation systems, instrumentation, or laboratory workflows.
• Strong expertise in Waterfall, Agile, SAFe, and Hybrid project methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Monday.com, Planisware, Jira.
• Experience with budgeting, planning, resource management, and risk mitigation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Establish project governance structures and implementation frameworks.
• Create and maintain integrated project schedules, budgets, timelines, and resource plans.
• Coordinate activities across laboratory automation, engineering, chemistry, biochemistry, and functional teams.
• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate milestone reviews, capacity reviews, and governance discussions.
• Conduct critical path analyses and scenario planning to support business decisions.
• Ensure transparency and alignment across all stakeholders.
• Support effective project and product lifecycle management activities.
• Act as central coordination point for project-related information and reporting.
• Lead Agile delivery and organizational excellence initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Engineering, Life Sciences, Laboratory Technology

Tools

Azure DevOps

Monday.com

Planisware

Jira

Jobbeschreibung

LHH is seeking a Global Project Manager (Lab Automation) to lead multidisciplinary development projects in laboratory automation and integrated diagnostic systems in the Zurich area. You'll manage timelines, budgets, resources, communication plans, governance, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagement across international teams.

The role requires 3–5 years in lab automation, strong chemistry/biochemistry knowledge, and experience with Agile/SAFe, Waterfall, and hybrid methods.