Global/Principal Project Manager (Medical Devices & Combination Product)

Randstad Switzerland; Basel; Vor Ort; CHF 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Randstad Switzerland is recruiting for a Global/Principal Project Manager based in Basel. You will lead cross-functional drug/device development and commercialization projects, with strong emphasis on combination products and vendor collaboration.

The role requires independent work style, excellent communication, and the ability to manage complex programs across multiple time zones. The ideal candidate holds a engineering degree with 8–11 years in medical devices/pharma, fluent in English, and

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8–11 years of professional experience in medical device/pharma sectors, with at least 5 years in relevant roles.
• Experience managing drug or medical device development & commercialization projects, especially combination products.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet and Google Suite; knowledge of 21 CFR 820.30 design controls.
• PMP certification is an asset.

Aufgaben

• Translate device strategy into actionable plans with TDTL & DTL, focusing on execution and team dynamics.
• Apply PM best practices for planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and knowledge management.
• Develop and update Design & Development Plans; establish contingency plans and ensure governance across gates.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration and drive timely decision-making and issue resolution.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

PMP

English

Communication

Vendor collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Google Suite

Jobbeschreibung

For one of our clients, a global pioneer in pharmaceuticals, we are currently looking for a Global/Principal Project Manager.

General Information:

• Start Date: 01.09.2026
• Planned Employment Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension (depending on the project extension)
• Workplace: Basel
• Home Office: Not possible
• Travel: Yes, within Switzerland, approximately 10-20%.
• Department: Project Management (MMDZBC7A)
• Working Hours: Standard

About the job:

For one of our clients, we are looking for a Principal Project Manager (PM) to manage a range of projects, based on their stage and complexity. This role encompasses a variety of assignments including development pipeline, line extensions, post-approval, technology, and continuous improvement initiatives. The PM will work independently, effectively prioritizing and managing workload to meet team goals with limited direction. The role includes flexibility for global time zone interactions and occasional travel to external partners for collaboration and planning activities.

The Perfect Candidate:

Holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, supported by 8 to 11 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biopharmaceutical sectors. They should possess significant expertise in managing drug or medical device development and commercialization projects, with a focus on combination products and vendor collaboration. Proficiency in industry-standard project management tools, such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Google Suite, is required, alongside a thorough understanding of 21CFR820.30 design control requirements. A PMP certification is considered a valuable asset for this role. Furthermore, the candidate should demonstrate the ability to manage complex projects independently within a fast-paced environment and possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Fluency in English is required, while proficiency in German, Japanese, or Danish is advantageous.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

In collaboration with the Technical Development Team Lead (TDTL) & Device Team Leader (DTL), the PM will translate device strategy into actionable plans, focusing on three key areas:

• Execution: Drive team activities to meet project and design control deliverables
• Team Dynamics: Ensure effective communication and facilitate team performance in a regulated environment using various processes and tools for planning, communication, budget, schedule, compliance, and risk management

Project Management responsibilities:

• Maintains full understanding of program milestones for the Core, Lifecycle, Technical Development and associated teams and links them to the Device Team plan
• Effectively applies PM best practices and utilizes tools for planning, communication, team building, collaboration, decision-making, issue & risk management, lessons learned, knowledge management and budget tracking
• Develops & updates Design & Development Plan and establishes contingency plans as needed
• Ensures transparent communication of key team information and escalates issues as appropriate
• Establishes positive team dynamics through team building
• Promotes collaborative environment across team members
• Facilitates efficient decision-making and issue resolution
• Identifies team risks and mitigation plans

Project Planning and Execution:

• Manages project scope and facilitate necessary changes
• Facilitates project plan development and execution, and monitor the project schedule
• Integrates deliverables with other teams linked to the product
• Ensures effective team dynamics and positive team environments
• Risk and Issue Management:
• Anticipates and manage risks with proactive contingency plans
• Facilitates risk management process and issue resolution

Collaboration and Team Building:

• Assesses Team dynamics and leads team building activities to enable and sustain a high performing team environment
• Establish relationships and network with other stakeholder Teams and PMs

Communication:

• Develops and adapts project communication tools to drive awareness of project progress and risks across stakeholders including external collaborators (e.g. dashboard)
• Acts as Device Team Leader back-up for Team communication as required
• Liaises with other Teams to manage cross-functional activities and issues and risks

Meeting and Budget Management:

• Facilitate effective team meetings with clear outcomes and follow-up actions
• Forecast and monitor team resources and project costs

Knowledge Management:

• Establishes centralized Team access to all relevant project information
• Manages Team uncontrolled document repository (e.g. Project History File)
• Conducts lessons learned exercises during project execution and share outcomes to a broader audience

Governance:

• Effectively navigates the Device Team through business process stage-gates
• Supports Team Leader with technical advisory and governance committee reviews at pre-defined check-in points and/or identifies appropriate check-in points
• Leads business process continuous improvement initiatives through applying project lessons: business process updates, PM tool optimization & implementation, best practice sharing and driving awareness across teams

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Min. 8 to 11 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a relevant industry, preferably within a global medical device, pharmaceutical, or biopharmaceutical company (*****)
• Experience in project management in drug and/or medical device development and commercialization, particularly with combination products (*****)
• Proficiency in Project Management best practices and software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Google suite) (*****)
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of 21CFR820.30 design control requirements (*****)
• Experience with vendor / partner collaboration.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects independently in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Fluent English is required. German, Japanese or Danish is of advantage

Application Submission Deadline: 20.08.2026