Technical Project Manager, Validation Projects (Biotech/GMP)

Sartorius Stedim FMT S.A.S.; Aubagne; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sartorius in Aubagne, France, is seeking a Technical Project Manager Validation Services to drive customer validation projects and ensure regulatory compliance while growing the business. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, translate customer needs into test plans, and provide expert consultancy to customers and labs.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in biotechnology or related field, have 3+ years in bioprocess validation, and are fluent in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Biological Sciences.
• 3+ years of experience in single-use bioprocess validation projects or related technical project management.
• Strong understanding of drug manufacturing processes and GMP concepts.
• Focus on data integrity and documentation standards compliance.
• Customer-service oriented with proactive, target-driven work style.
• Strong negotiation and solution-selling skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Team-oriented problem solving.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for a customer-facing role.

Responsibilities

• Lead validation projects from requirement gathering to execution.
• Coordinate with validation labs and sales for aligned deliverables.
• Provide expert technical consultancy and risk assessments.
• Generate leads, manage opportunities, and win deals with sales.
• Present validation capabilities at conferences and customer meetings to generate leads.

Skills

Technical project management

Data integrity

Communication in English

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Biological Sciences

Job description

Sartorius in Aubagne, France, is seeking a Technical Project Manager Validation Services to drive customer validation projects and ensure regulatory compliance while growing the business. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, translate customer needs into test plans, and provide expert consultancy to customers and labs.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in biotechnology or related field, have 3+ years in bioprocess validation, and are fluent in English.