Project Manager

Tecan Austria GmbH; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tecan invites you to join our R&D team to lead end-to-end development projects in an international, dynamic environment.

You will own mid-sized programs, manage scope, budget and timelines, coordinate cross-functional teams across locations, and ensure compliance with ISO 13485, IEC 61010 and the machinery directive.

Fluent in English; a PhD in Life Sciences with project management education (PMP or similar) and at least three years of regulated product development experience will set you apart.

Qualifikationen

• BSc or MSc in a technical degree, preferably engineering, life sciences, mechanical or electrical disciplines.
• PhD in Life Sciences with project management education and PMP or similar certifications.
• At least 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in development of complex instruments or automated solutions for diagnostic applications.
• Experience in product management and business administration is a bonus.
• Fluent in English; German or other languages are a plus.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proven experience in leading highly regulated product development projects, focused on automation and agile project management.

Aufgaben

• Defining and building project teams with the right cross-functional mix of professional skills.
• Managing the planning, staffing, and execution of development projects for lab automation and clinical diagnostics according to applicable development processes.
• Planning, monitoring, and reporting on complex projects, coordinating interfaces with related projects.
• Ensuring proactive and proper communication within the organization and with stakeholders, including management board members.
• Demonstrating clear leadership within the organization towards all management levels.
• Coordinating team members located across multiple locations.
• Ensuring compliance with ISO 13485, IEC 61010, and machinery directive (2006/42/EC).
• Lead cross-functional activities to ensure successful delivery from feasibility to industrialization.
• Drive effective stakeholder management and proactively resolve conflicts.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Agile project management

Product management

Presentation skills

English fluency

Regulatory awareness

Ausbildung

BSc or MSc in a technical field

PhD in Life Sciences

PMP or equivalent certification

Jobbeschreibung

Join Tecan! Join the market leader! Work in an international and dynamic environment, share our success!

Ever wondered how your skills and unique background could impact the world of tomorrow? Join our R&D team and bring your passion and talent to work.

Your contribution

In this pivotal role, you will take the lead on development projects from end to end, ensuring timely delivery, budget compliance, and achievement of key performance objectives. You will have full ownership and accountability for mid-sized projects, including internal initiatives and customer specific projects.

Responsibilities

• Defining and building project teams with the right cross-functional mix of professional skills.
• Managing the planning, staffing, and execution of development projects for lab automation and clinical diagnostics according to applicable development processes.
• Planning, monitoring, and reporting on complex projects, coordinating interfaces with related projects.
• Ensuring proactive and proper communication within the organization and with stakeholders, including management board members.
• Demonstrating clear leadership within the organization towards all management levels.
• Coordinating team members located across multiple locations.
• Through leadership and methodological competence, ensure efficient implementation and adherence to processes, guidelines, and regulations, such as: ISO 13485, IEC 61010, and the machinery directive (2006/42/EC).
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional team activities across departments to ensure successful delivery of project goals - from feasibility studies and product development through design transfer and industrialization.
• Drive effective stakeholder management and proactively resolve conflicts within the project team and across stakeholders.

Your background

We’re not just looking for hard skills: We’re looking for people who bring their passion and talent to work.

• BSc or MSc in a technical degree in a technical field, preferably in engineering, life sciences, mechanical or electrical disciplines.
• A PhD in Life Sciences, along with project management education, PMP or similar certifications, and training in change management and leadership, will set you apart.
• At least 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in the development of complex instruments or automated solutions for diagnostic applications.
• Experience in product management and business administration is a bonus.
• Fluent in English; additional languages (German and others) are a plus.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven experience in leading highly regulated product development projects, with a focus on automation, assay development, and agile project management.

What makes working at Tecan unique

• Working in an international and diverse environment
• The chance to grow your career within the company
• Feel empowered by our strong and unique company culture
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package