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.