Project Manager

Orion Pharma; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Pharma is seeking a Project Manager for a two-year temporary role in the Global Operations PMO, based in Turku or Espoo with a hybrid work setup and office presence expected most of the time.

You will manage technical investment projects, equipment modernizations, and product transfers across Global Operations, leading cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Relevant education, e.g., a technical university degree.
• Experience managing technical investment projects in a pharmaceutical/production environment.
• Experience with GMP and supply chain investment projects is valued.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and inspire collaboration.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills; capable of working with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluent in Finnish and English, written and spoken; valid work permit in Finland.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects within Global Operations focusing on equipment investments, modernizations, and facility changes.
• Create business cases, define scope, schedule and risk plans; plan budgets and resources.
• Execute projects per PMO methodologies, report progress to steering forums and manage risks.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Bilingual Finnish/English

Independent working

GMP knowledge

Education

Technical university degree

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to be part of building the well-being of tomorrow? We are looking for a

Job Description

Do you want to be part of building the well-being of tomorrow? We are looking for a Project Manager to a two-year temporary position in Orion Pharma's Global Operations Project Management Office, until 31.12.2028. You will work at either Orion Pharma's Turku or Espoo office. We offer a hybrid work possibility, but office presence is expected for majority of the time.

Your Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include managing projects within the Global Operations area. These projects are primarily technical projects involving equipment investments, equipment modernizations, and facility changes. Additionally, you will be responsible for operational development associated with these projects, as well as product transfers.

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you are responsible for all aspects of the project to delivering the project using our project management methodologies and model. Your responsibilities include:

• Creating the business case facilitating business benefits identification
• Defining the scope schedule and risk management plan
• Planning the budget and resources
• Planning and executing projects according to set goals, ensuring they are delivered on time and within agreed scope and budget
• Utilizing project management tools efficiently in projects and participate in the development of project and portfolio management methods
• Reporting on projects to steering and decision-making forums and lead active risk management to minimize project risks

What You Can Expect From Us

We offer an interesting and challenging role in a multidisciplinary and international environment in the pharmaceutical industry, where you will work as a Project Manager for various Global Operations projects. As a Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to influence the achievement of Orion's strategic goals and the implementation of Orion's mission through diverse investment projects. At Orion, your work creates true impact and well-being for our customers, patients and society at large. Our culture of friendliness, respect, mutual appreciation and diversity creates a safe working environment where you can strive for excellence. We offer a wealth of career paths and development opportunities that support the development of innovative solutions and improving the quality of life. Please visit our website to find further information about our values and Orion as an employer https://www.orion.fi/en/careers/orion-as-an-employer/.

Our expectations

• Relevant education, e.g., a technical university degree
• Previous experience and track record in managing technical investment projects
• Successful performance in this role requires experience in pharmaceutical production processes/GMP environment as well as in supply chain investment projects
• We provide thorough onboarding and support for the position, but previous experience in modernization projects involving customized production and process equipment, as well as project management of such initiatives, is considered a strong advantage
• We also value a proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams and to inspire people to work together towards a common goal
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills and ability to work with different people
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently
• Fluent in Finnish and English, both spoken and written, because we are working with both languages
• A valid work permit in Finland

For further information, please contact Juha Korhonen, Head of Global Operations PMO, tel. [phone], on October 20th at 14:00-16:00 or on November 3th at 10:00-12:00.

Approved medical examination which also includes drug testing is required prior to the employment. We will also carry out a security clearance prior to the employment for the selected person.

Your new team

Orion's Global Operations covers the entire pharmaceutical manufacturing process, from sourcing of raw materials to the manufacture of products, packaging and delivery to customers. We are also responsible for the industrialization of new products and product life cycle management.

In Global Operations we have approximately 1,600 professionals working in Production, our external supplier network (External Supply Operations) and Fermion Oy (API manufacturing and marketing). In addition, the organization includes Supply Chain & Procurement, Technical Operations, Facility Management, EHS (Environment, Health and Safety), CPD&LCM (Commercial Product Development & Product lifecycle management) and Operations Development.

The Global Operations PMO team consists of experienced project management professionals and is typically responsible for leading the most strategically important investment and technology transfer projects across Global Operations.

About Us

Orion Pharma is a globally operating Nordic pharmaceutical company – a builder of well-being for over a hundred years.

We’re home to more than 4,000 Orionees around the world, and we’re proud to be known as a responsible employer and a great place to work. At Orion Pharma, people are truly valued and trusted, encouraged to grow, and supported by a culture where every voice is heard. We appreciate each other, strive for excellence, and build the future.

Together we develop, manufacture, and market human and veterinary pharmaceuticals and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Our extensive portfolio includes proprietary and generic medicines as well as consumer health products. The core therapy areas of our pharmaceutical R&D are oncology and pain. Proprietary products developed by Orion Pharma are used to treat cancer, neurological diseases, respiratory diseases, and more.

We offer careers with a clear purpose: empowering people to live their lives to the fullest.