Technical & Business Project Manager

Chiesi Group; Parma; Ibrido; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading pharmaceutical company in Parma seeks a dynamic Project Manager to lead technology transfers and new product introductions. In this role, you will drive innovation and coordinate cross-functional teams globally. Candidates should have 5-8 years of relevant experience, a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry or equivalent, and strong leadership skills. The company offers a supportive work environment, flexible working options, and focuses on continuous development.

Servizi

Flexible working approach

Support in relocation process

Tax assistance service for foreign colleagues

Continuous training and development programs

Competenze

• At least 5-8 years' experience in a similar role in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in Industrialization & Tech Transfer, Manufacturing Strategy & Operations.
• Fluent English, strong leadership abilities.

Mansioni

• Lead cross-functional project teams and define project plans.
• Monitor and control the project, track milestones and coordinate activities.
• Manage project budgets, change requests, and risk assessments.

Conoscenze

Leadership in diverse teams

Excellent communication

Strategic thinking

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Formazione

Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Technology

Strumenti

Microsoft Project

Project management tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Purpose

We’re looking for a dynamic, strategic, and hands-on Project Manager to join our Project & Portfolio Management Unit, part of the Global Product Industrialization Department within the Global Manufacturing Division. If you're passionate about driving innovation, leading cross-functional, international teams, and delivering impactful results in a global context, this role is for you. You will lead and coordinate Products Technology Transfers, New Product Introductions and Lifecycle Management Projects for the Global Manufacturing Division.

Main Responsibilities

• Support the management preparing and presenting business cases for project approvals.
• Define project scope, deliverables and communication plan according to internal/external stakeholder requirements.
• Kick off and lead cross-functional project teams, define project plans, budgets (cost and effort) and risk register.
• Ensure flawless project execution aligned with product strategy. Monitor and control the project, track milestones and coordinate team activities.
• Manage change requests efficiently and properly manage project risk assessment and mitigation plan. Track and report project costs and efforts.
• Integrate environmental sustainability topics in the project input collection.
• Collaborate across global company functions (R&D, Commercial Functions, Alliance Management), ensuring alignment with corporate processes.
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and share project lessons learned.
• Foster an inclusive, open and collaborative approach for cross-functional global activities.

Experience Required

At least 5-8 years' experience in a similar role in the pharmaceutical Industry in one of the following areas: Industrialization & Tech Transfer, Manufacturing Strategy & Operations, R&D late stage development, Technical Project Management.

Education

Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Technology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or equivalent.

Languages

Fluent English (spoken and written) – you’ll work in a global environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of project management tools.
• PMP Certification is a plus.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and coordination abilities in cross-functional, multicultural teams.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and ability to recognize multiple stakeholders needs and integrate them in the plan.
• Open to dialogue, promoting feedback culture and solution oriented.
• Ability to work in a dynamic context, highly matrixed environment.
• Comfortable managing change and uncertainty.

What we offer

You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment. In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well-being. We want our people to come to work happy every day, and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance in order to be able to give our best. We offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services.