Project Manager

Orion Advisor Solutions; Turku; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Pharma is seeking a Project Manager for a two-year temporary position in Global Operations PMO, based in Turku or Espoo. The role focuses on managing technical investment projects in production, equipment modernization, and facility changes, with a strong emphasis on delivering projects within scope, time, and budget.

Ideal candidates have a technical university background, proven experience with pharmaceutical production processes (GMP) and cross-functional leadership, and fluency in

Qualifications

• Relevant education, e.g., a technical university degree.
• Experience and track record in managing technical investment projects.
• Experience in pharmaceutical production processes / GMP environment as well as in supply chain investment projects.

Responsibilities

• Create business cases and identify business benefits.
• Define scope, schedule and risk management plans.
• Plan budgets and resources; ensure on-time, in-scope delivery.
• Lead projects per project management methodologies and model.
• Report to steering forums and manage risks proactively.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration and portfolio management improvements.

Education

Technical university degree

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.

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
• - Flüent in Finnish and English, both spoken and written, because we are working with both languages
• - A valid work permit in Finland

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.