Life Sciences Launch & Change Manager

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Breda; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

This statement reflects a client-driven role at a Breda site, focusing on end-to-end supply chain execution for product launches and lifecycle activities. The position blends project management, cross-functional alignment, and operational discipline to ensure changes are implemented compliantly, on time, and with clear visibility across the organization.

Key tasks include translating strategies into objectives, owning the end-to-end project plan, and leading Change Control processes with

Qualifications

• Degree-level education (Bachelor’s or higher) or equivalent experience.
• Proven project management experience within supply chain, operations or related environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex cross-functional work.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate launch and lifecycle strategies into clear supply chain objectives, action plans, and timelines for assigned product groups.
• Own and maintain the end-to-end project plan, aligning inputs from regional and site stakeholders.
• Lead and manage the Change Control process to ensure launch and variation activities are delivered right first time and in line with internal procedures and guidance.
• Track milestones, manage dependencies, and drive adherence to agreed timelines; escalate risks and issues as needed.
• Facilitate Product Lifecycle Team meetings and lead project management meetings with relevant functions.
• Coordinate planning and implementation across key stakeholders including Quality, Regulatory, Production and Site Planning, Artwork, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Procurement.
• Provide status updates, reports, and metrics on launch execution, variation implementation, and site readiness.
• Identify opportunities to streamline ways of working and lead improvement initiatives, embedding best practices across stakeholders.
• Support regional leads and senior stakeholders with project charters, workshops, and structured project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

This statement reflects a client-driven role at a Breda site, focusing on end-to-end supply chain execution for product launches and lifecycle activities. The position blends project management, cross-functional alignment, and operational discipline to ensure changes are implemented compliantly, on time, and with clear visibility across the organization.

Key tasks include translating strategies into objectives, owning the end-to-end project plan, and leading Change Control processes with