Global Technical Client Project Manager

SGS; Milano; Ibrido; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company in testing and certification is seeking a Global Technical Client Project Manager. This role bridges global sales and laboratory teams, ensuring client satisfaction through effective project management and communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong scientific background and experience in client-facing roles, contributing to the company's mission of enabling a safer and interconnected world.

Servizi

Hybrid working environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Competenze

• 5-10 years’ experience as Scientist in lab or PhD holder with 3-5 years in Pharma.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in customer-facing, client service position.

Mansioni

• Act as liaison between clients and global laboratory network.
• Prepare project plans and manage client projects.
• Identify new business development opportunities during client interactions.

Conoscenze

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Formazione

Degree in Pharmacy

Degree in Biotechnology

Degree in Biology

Degree in Chemistry

PhD

Descrizione del lavoro

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,500 employees operate a network of 2,500 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

As a core member of the Global Commercial Operations team, the Global Technical Client Project Manager acts as a bridge between global and regional sales teams, and our laboratory teams worldwide. In this role, you will –

• Act as liaison between our strategic clients and our global laboratory network
• Prepare and execute project plans for the contracted services, in close partnership with global and regional sales teams
• Provide technical support and guidance to maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Act as project manager for specifically assigned global client testing programs

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Client Management & Communication

Support clients on scientific and technical questions related to the service execution by SGS Pharma laboratory network:

• Identify appropriate location(s) to execute the work and confirm capacity and capabilities
• Ensure clients understand and agree with SGS technical approach to the contracted work
• Maintain best-in-class communication between clients and the SGS Pharma laboratory network
• Provide feedback / explanations to address any concern from clients, colleagues, and stakeholders

2. Project Management & Coordination

• Prepare project plans, support or directly manage (multi-site, multi-region) client projects
• Participate in project kick-off as Technical Client support (i.e. act as the ‘voice of the customer ‘)
• For specifically assigned global client testing programs – act as Project Manager / Technical Liaison during full execution of the work
• Escalate to Global and Regional Operations Management any issues with capacity and capability that may endanger the clients’ projects

3. Business Development Support

• During technical interactions with clients – identify new business development opportunities (further clients’ needs) and feedback insights to Business Development Teams
• Keep abreast of latest technical and regulatory developments impacting the industry and feedback strategic insights to Business Development Teams

4. Governance & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure all necessary information is obtained from clients to prepare accurate RFI/RFP/Work Orders
• Monitor any regulatory issues that may impact the work and ensure these are duly communicated to both clients and our global laboratory network

Qualifications

• Degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry or related scientific field
• 5-10 years’ experience working as Scientist in a lab environment, or alternatively – PhD holder with 3-5 years’ experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a customer-facing, client service position
• Experience in Pharma CMC analytical testing analysis
• Experience in global project management (as e.g. Study Director, Senior Scientist, or Client Technical Manager)
• Ability to convey scientific and technical explanations in a concise and comprehensible manner
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across decentralized Teams
• Ensures full compliance with SGS Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, Professional Conduct Policies

Additional Information

• We provide hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in inspection, verification, testing, and certification.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join Us: At SGS, we are dedicated to fostering an open, friendly, and supportive culture that thrives on teamwork. We value diversity and provide endless opportunities to learn, grow your expertise, and fulfill your potential.

About the company

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. Our value to society is enabling a better, safer and more interconnected world.