Innovation Project Manager

NRG PALLAS; Petten; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ABP pension

Travel allowance

Relocation support

Learning & development

Modern restaurant & coffee bar

Unique working environment in Petten

Job summary

NRG PALLAS is seeking a Project Manager Innovations to lead multidisciplinary innovation projects in radiopharmaceutical production within GMP-regulated environments. You will own projects from early concepts through implementation and transfer to operations, coordinating scientists, engineers and stakeholders, and ensuring safety, quality and regulatory alignment.

The role requires a strong track record in pharma/biotech life sciences project management, English fluency, and an ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, life sciences or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of project management experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, engineering or life sciences environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary development and implementation projects.
• Proven success managing project scope, budgets, timelines, resources and risk.
• Experience within GMP-regulated manufacturing or development environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Excellent command of English.
• Dutch is considered an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation projects from concept development through implementation and operational handover.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, resource plans, and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of scientists, engineers, technicians, operators, and external partners.
• Align project objectives with business priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Proactively manage project scope, risks, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Drive project activities related to process development, scale-up, equipment implementation, qualification, validation, and technology transfer.
• Monitor project performance and provide clear progress reporting to management and steering committees.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, applicable regulations, and radiological safety standards.
• Facilitate effective decision-making and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Life Sciences

Job description

Advancing the Future of Radiopharmaceutical Production

Making a Global Impact on Healthcare

At NRG PALLAS, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Every day, our technologies contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of more than 30,000 patients worldwide. As we continue to invest in next-generation radiopharmaceutical production and targeted cancer therapies, we are looking for an experienced Project Manager Innovations to help turn ground-breaking scientific concepts into scalable manufacturing solutions.

This is a unique opportunity for a project manager from the pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or advanced manufacturing sector who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments and is motivated by work that directly improves patient outcomes.

As Project Manager Innovations, you will lead multidisciplinary innovation projects focused on the development and implementation of novel radiochemical production technologies. Working within the Medical Isotopes Program, you will take ownership of projects from early concepts and development through implementation and transfer to operations.

You will act as the connecting force between scientific, engineering, quality, production, regulatory and business stakeholders, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in line with strategic objectives.

This role combines the dynamics of innovation with the discipline of GMP-regulated pharmaceutical development and manufacturing, offering an exciting challenge for professionals who enjoy translating new technologies into operational reality.

What You Will Do

• Lead innovation projects from concept development through implementation and operational handover.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, schedules, resource plans, and deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams consisting of scientists, engineers, technicians, operators, and external partners.
• Align project objectives with business priorities and stakeholder expectations.
• Proactively manage project scope, risks, timelines, resources, and budgets.
• Drive project activities related to process development, scale-up, equipment implementation, qualification, validation, and technology transfer.
• Monitor project performance and provide clear progress reporting to management and steering committees.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements, applicable regulations, and radiological safety standards.
• Facilitate effective decision-making and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

What You Bring

You are a structured and results-driven project leader with the ability to bring together diverse stakeholders and guide complex projects to successful completion. You understand how to operate in regulated environments where innovation, quality, and operational excellence must go hand in hand.

In addition, you bring:

• A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biotechnology, life sciences or related discipline.
• At least 5 years of project management experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, engineering or life sciences environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary development and implementation projects.
• Proven success managing project scope, budgets, timelines, resources and risk.
• Experience within GMP-regulated manufacturing or development environments.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills. Excellent command of English;
• Dutch is considered an advantage.

Experience with radiopharmaceuticals, nuclear technologies, radioactive materials or high-containment production environments is a plus but not required.

What We Offer

Joining NRG PALLAS means becoming part of an organization that combines scientific excellence, pharmaceutical innovation, and societal impact. You will have the opportunity to work in a highly specialized and growing field while contributing to technologies that can improve and extend lives worldwide.

We offer:

• Gross monthly salary between €4,700 and €7,600;
• 12 additional leave days or a 5.26% salary supplement;
• 8.33% fixed year-end bonus;8% holiday allowance;
• ABP pension scheme, with NRG PALLAS contributing 70% of the premium;
• Travel allowance and full public transport reimbursement;
• Mobility budget and relocation support;
• Extensive learning and development opportunities;
• Social and sporting activities;
• Modern company restaurant and coffee bar;
• A unique working environment in the dunes of Petten.

About NRG PALLAS

NRG PALLAS is one of Europe's leading nuclear technology organizations, employing more than 1,100 professionals dedicated to advancing healthcare through nuclear innovation. As a major producer of medical radioisotopes, we support hospitals and patients around the world with products used in both diagnostics and therapy.

Looking ahead, innovation remains a key pillar of our growth strategy. Through the development of the PALLAS reactor and continued investment in radiopharmaceutical technologies, we are expanding our capabilities in next-generation isotope production and precision medicine. By combining world-class nuclear infrastructure with pharmaceutical expertise, we are helping shape the future of cancer treatment and personalized healthcare.

Ready to Drive Innovation that Matters?

If you are an experienced project manager with a background in pharma, biotech or life sciences and are looking for a role where innovation, technology and healthcare come together, we would like to hear from you.

Join NRG PALLAS and help bring the next generation of radiopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies from concept to reality. Your work can have a lasting impact on patients across the globe.

A Certificate of Good Conduct (Dutch: Verklaring Omtrent Gedrag or VOG) is a part of the selection procedure.