Project Manager Transfer Integrations (m/f/d)

Gr?nenthal GmbH; Varese; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Varese, Italy, is looking for a Project Manager Transfer Integrations to lead cross-functional project teams. This role requires at least 3 years of project management experience and expertise in the pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities include creating project plans, managing budgets, and ensuring quality standards. Proficiency in English and Italian is essential. The role offers a hybrid work model with flexibility for on-site work during project phases.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of project management experience in cross-functional projects.
• 3+ years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate project teams across functions.
• Create and maintain transfer and integration plans.
• Manage execution of integration plans and track milestones.

Skills

Project management experience

GMP knowledge

Communication skills

Budget tracking

Flexibility to work on-site

Education

University degree in scientific disciplines or Engineering

Job description

Project Manager Transfer Integrations (m/f/d)

Department: Global Operations & Production

Job ID: 45153

Professional | Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

What the role will look like

• Leading and coordinating cross-functional project teams, representing key internal areas relevant to the project, and collaborating with partners where appropriate
• Creating and maintaining transfer and integration plans for individual Projects
• Defining short- and long-term objectives, KPIs, and deliverables for the project
• Managing the execution of the agreed integration plan and medium-to-high complex projects, tracking milestones, and ensuring proper project reporting (objectives, timelines, budget, resources, and status updates)
• Understanding the project budget and preparing timely budget plans, including annual budgets and forecasts
• Maintaining and updating the business case as needed
• Ensuring that all decision-relevant deliverables are available on time and meet quality standards to support the decision-making process (e.g., project plans, risks, opportunities, business case assumptions, contract terms, etc.)

What you’ll bring to the table

• At least 3+ years of project management experience, with a strong expertise in planning and executing cross-functional projects
• University degree in scientific disciplines (CTF, Chemistry, Biotechnologies or comparable degree) or Engineering
• 3+ years of professional experience in the pharmaceutical industry, in areas such as formulation development, manufacturing, or quality control of drug products, with strong GMP Knowledge
• The ability to understand complex processes and translate them clearly for stakeholders
• Strong emotional intelligence to navigate challenges, foster a positive work environment, and improve overall project effectiveness through resilience
• Strong documentation, planning, and budget tracking skills in line with the PMTO framework, business acumen
• Flexibility to work on-site during certain project phases (at sending or receiving sites)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to actively understand others' objectives, perspectives, interests, and beliefs
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Italian

Grünenthal offers equal employment opportunities. Recruitment will take place without distinction with regard to religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, origin, disability or other relevant categories.