Project Management Specialist

IBSA Institut Biochimique SA; Grancia; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

IBSA Institut Biochimique SA is seeking a Project Management Specialist to lead and coordinate strategic and operational projects in a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes cross-functional alignment, strict adherence to timelines, budgets, quality, and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a scientific field and a PM certification, with 5+ years of PM experience (3+ in pharma).

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in a relevant scientific discipline and PM certification.
• At least 5 years in Project Management, 3+ in the Pharma sector.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams in GMP environments.

Aufgaben

• Plan, coordinate, and manage medium- to high-complexity cross-functional projects.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, milestones, and resources.
• Monitor progress against timelines, budget, scope, and quality, identifying risks.
• Support governance activities: Steering Committee meetings and reports.
• Foster coordination across key business functions.
• Update dashboards, KPIs, and executive reports.
• Promote standardized PM methodologies and drive continuous improvement.
• Support portfolio planning and prioritization activities.

Kenntnisse

Project Management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

GMP/regulatory awareness

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology

Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Planisware Project & Portfolio Management

Jobbeschreibung

The Project Management Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, monitoring, and supporting the execution of strategic and operational projects within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.The role requires the ability to manage complex cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment across multiple business functions while delivering projects in accordance with agreed objectives, timelines, budget, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.The ideal candidate possesses strong Project Management expertise a solid understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, and the ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage medium- to high-complexity cross-functional projects throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, project milestones, and resource allocation plans.
• Monitor project progress against timelines, budget, scope, and quality objectives, proactively identifying risks, issues, and appropriate mitigation actions.
• Support project governance activities, including the preparation of Steering Committee meetings, Project Reviews, and management reporting.
• Foster effective coordination and collaboration across key business functions.
• Updatin and monitoring project dashboards, KPIs, and periodic reports for senior management.
• Promote standardized Project Management methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support project portfolio planning and prioritization activities.

Education

• Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Engineering or other relevant scientific disciplines.
• A Project Management certification (PMP®, PRINCE2®, IPMA, or equivalent) is considered a strong asset.

Required Experience

• At least 5 Y of Project Management experience (at least 3 within the Pharma industry).
• Demonstrated experience managing complex cross-functional projects.
• Previous experience in a multinational pharmaceutical company is preferred.
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams without direct managerial authority.
• Experience managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from planning through execution and closure.

Preferred Experience

The following qualifications will be considered a significant advantage:

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities producing sterile products, preferably sterile hormonal products.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects, including Large Capital Investment Projects.
• Experience managing projects related to:
  • New Product Introductions (NPI)
  • Technology Transfer
  • Facility and Equipment Upgrades
  • Manufacturing Capacity Expansion
  • Process Improvement
• Experience working within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments.

The successful candidate should demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

Project Management

• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Cost Control
• Data analitics
• Resource Planning
• Stakeholder Management
• Project Governance
• Change Management
• KPI Monitoring and Executive Reporting

Digital Tools

Hands-on experience with digital Project and Program Management platforms (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6). A highly valued preferred qualification is proven hands-on experience with Planisware Project & Portfolio Management (PPM) platform.