- Leading, developing and managing a team of project managers supporting customer products throughout their entire product lifecycle
- Evaluation of new products and product changes in cooperation with the specialist departments
- Evaluation and finalization of quotations for new products, product modifications, and new customers
- Leading and mentoring project managers responsible for technology transfer projects, technical projects, capital investment projects, product introductions and product changes at the manufacturing site in Hettlingen
- Ensuring GMP-compliant execution and documentation of project activities
- Owning and managing the project portfolio, including prioritization, governance, resource allocation, project performance, risk management and escalation management
- Ensuring successful delivery of the project portfolio with respect to scope, timeline, cost, quality, resource utilization and stakeholder satisfaction
Tasks
Leading and developing a team of project managers supporting customer products throughout their entire product lifecycle
- Lead, coach, mentor and develop project managers
- Conduct performance evaluations and development discussions
- Support recruitment, onboarding and retention of project management personnel
- Ensure succession planning and talent development within the Project Management department
- Ensure project managers effectively support customer products throughout their lifecycle
Evaluation of new products and product changes in cooperation with the specialist departments
- Preparation of GAP analysis/feasibility analysis of potential new products
- Obtaining relevant information from specialist departments for CAP analysis/feasibility studies
- Clarification with HSE regarding the feasibility of the product
- Creation of the list of activities for implementing the product/product change
- Creation of an internal business case
Oversight of technology transfer projects, technical projects, capital investment projects, product introductions and product changes at the manufacturing site in Hettlingen
- Ensure creation and maintenance of project plans and project teams
- Ensure coordination of project activities with the specialist departments
- Lead project portfolio and project review meetings
- Ensure adequate resource allocation across the project portfolio
- Monitor project performance against agreed objectives, timelines, budgets and deliverables
- Ensure effective risk management and escalation management across the project portfolio
- Lead and mentor project managers to ensure successful project execution
- Establish and maintain project management standards, governance processes and reporting structures
GMP-compliant documentation of project activities
- Ensure creation and updating of project management documentation in accordance with the applicable guidelines
- Support in creating master batch records
- Support protocol and report creation for technical tests and activities
Project portfolio management and reporting to management and customers
- Proactive reporting in the event of significant deviations from project plans or critical events during the product lifecycle
- Reporting on project portfolio status and project status at specified intervale
- Regular reporting to the Leadership Team regarding project performance, strategic risks, resource requirements and escalation topics
- Prioritization of projects in alignment with business objectives and site capacity
- Resolution and escalation of project resource conflicts
Education/expertise
Experience in people management and team development
Experience managing complex project portfolios within the pharmaceutical industry
Experience in technology transfer, technical projects and capital projects
Founded in 2007, Antaes is a Swiss management and technology consulting firm ranked among the top 10 consulting companies in Switzerland. We have over 300 experienced engineers who share our passion.
Present in Switzerland, Singapore, and France, we support both Swiss and international clients in the following areas:
- Organizational and transformation consulting
- Information systems management
By joining our teams, you will discover:
- A dynamic team with a start-up mindset
- Personalized support and career development follow-up
- Opportunities to expand your network through exciting challenges
- A company certified @HappyAtWork and committed to CSR, awarded Ecovadis Gold Medal 2025
You too can be part of the Antaes adventure
We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants in our organization. However, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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