Project Manager for strategic projects (maternity cover)

Pharmacosmos Group; Holbæk; Hybrid; DKK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacosmos Group seeks a Project Manager for strategic projects to lead two to five initiatives in parallel, spanning areas like CEO Office, Clinical R&D, Legal, Supply Chain, Finance and HR. This maternity cover role involves hands-on execution from assessment to close-out and vendor evaluations.

You will report to the Data & Projects department head and collaborate across the organisation, with flexible work-from-home arrangements and limited travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in economics, business administration, engineering, science, medicine or related field.
• Minimum three years in strategy consulting or project management.
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Experience with project management tools and PowerPoint/Excel.
• Fluent Danish and English; PRINCE2 certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2-5 strategic projects in parallel from initial assessment through implementation and close-out.
• Develop and refine business cases, requirements and solution evaluations.
• Lead vendor selection processes, including requests for proposals and comparison of responses.
• Establish appropriate project governance, project teams and steering committees.
• Manage project plans, progress, milestones, risks and financials.
• Engage stakeholders and communicate project status to senior management and the wider organisation.
• Contribute actively to project execution and implementation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in economics, business administration, engineering, science, medicine or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Project Manager for strategic projects (maternity cover)

Are you an experienced Project Manager motivated by making a tangible difference? Pharmacosmos is looking for a Project Manager to lead complex, strategic projects across our value chain and deliver lasting impact across the organisation. You bring strong project leadership and analytical skills and are adept at engaging stakeholders at all organisational levels. If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you.

Your role As Project Manager, you will join our small project management team and lead two to five strategic projects in parallel. The projects vary in scale, complexity and nature and support areas such as the CEO Office, Clinical R&D, Legal, Supply Chain, Finance and HR. They may, for example, include digitalisation initiatives and IT system implementations. You may become involved from the initial assessment of needs and requirements through business-case development, solution evaluation, implementation and final reporting. Where external vendors are involved, you will lead the request-for-proposal process and support vendor evaluation and selection. This is a hands-on role. In addition to managing and coordinating projects, you will actively contribute to project execution. You will establish the appropriate project organisation and governance, clarify roles and responsibilities, engage stakeholders and ensure effective reporting on progress, milestones and financials. Your ability to combine project management expertise with strong business acumen will be key to your success. Through a professional and respectful approach, you will build trust and create the right conditions for the project team and stakeholders to succeed. You will be part of the Data & Projects department and report directly to the Director of the department.

Your key responsibilities

Lead strategic projects from initial assessment through implementation and close-out

Develop and refine business cases, requirements and solution evaluations

Lead vendor selection processes, including requests for proposals and comparison of responses

Establish appropriate project governance, project teams and steering committees

Manage project plans, progress, milestones, risks and financials

Engage stakeholders and communicate project status to senior management and the wider organisation

Contribute actively to project execution and implementation

Your qualifications

A relevant master's degree in economics, business administration, engineering, science, medicine or a related field

At least three years of experience in strategy consulting, project management or a comparable role

Strong analytical skills and business acumen, with the ability to translate business needs into practical solutions

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to engage stakeholders and drive change

Experience with project management tools and advanced skills in PowerPoint and Excel

An open-minded, curious and pragmatic approach, combined with a strong sense of accountability

Fluency in written and spoken Danish and English

A recognised project management certification, such as PRINCE2, is an advantage.

Additional information Your primary place of work will be Pharmacosmos headquarters in Holbæk. We offer flexible opportunities to work from home by agreement with your manager. Limited travel of approximately 5-10 days per year may be required. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position starting in early/mid-November 2026 and lasting approximately 10-11 months.

Pharmacosmos Pharmacosmos A/S is a global leader in carbohydrate chemistry and innovative treatments for iron deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia. Building on our foundational expertise in carbohydrate chemistry and cell cycle biology, we develop innovative treatments for unmet patient needs, with a focus on iron metabolism and blood-related disorders. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Denmark, our team is made up of more than 650 specialists across the UK, Ireland, the Nordics, Germany, Canada, and the USA.