Manager Project Management (Interim Assignment)

Eurofins Scientific - Nederland; Leiden; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

Travel allowance

Pension scheme 50%

Bonus under 8.95% gross salary balance

Health insurance discount

Good Habitz training access

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden B.V. in Leiden is seeking a Manager Project Management to lead and develop the PM team, drive process improvements, and ensure efficient project execution across multiple business units.

You will facilitate forecasting, capacity planning, prioritization, and stakeholder communication to support growth and a future-proof PM organization. The role focuses on building scalable processes, coordinating with laboratory management, and delivering value for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management, preferably in pharma/biotech/CRO/CDMO/lab.
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams.
• Experience with process improvement, forecasting, and capacity planning.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated environments is preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, change management skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-focused, results-oriented, balancing strategy with execution.
• Located in the Netherlands with a valid work permit.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching, and developing the Project Management team.
• Improving and standardizing project management processes (scoping, monitoring, communication, reporting).
• Developing and maintaining forecasting processes for project demand.
• Implementing structured capacity planning with laboratory management.
• Establishing clear prioritization for routine and non-routine activities.
• Supporting regular project management activities (intake, scoping, planning, forecasting, prioritization, customer communication, reporting, execution oversight).

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD Life Sciences or related

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden B.V., part of the globally operating Eurofins Scientific network, is a leading GMP-certified contract laboratory serving the (bio)pharmaceutical industry. Based at the Leiden Bio Science Park, we provide a comprehensive range of microbiological, viral, chemical, and physical quality control testing for pharmaceutical raw materials, intermediates, and finished products. In addition to our standard test packages, we develop and validate product-specific methods in close collaboration with our clients, and we also offer small-scale manufacturing services.

We have a professional team consisting of a mix of young and experienced people with different backgrounds and experiences. Together we strengthen global healthcare and help advance pharmaceutical product quality and patient safety worldwide.

Job Description

As Manager Project Management, you are responsible for leading and developing the Project Management team while driving improvements in project management processes, planning, communication, and operational performance. You facilitate the continued growth of the department, increase the effectiveness of the organization, and prepare the organization for the transition to a new facility where multiple Business Units will be located.

Responsibilities and tasks:

• Leading, coaching, and developing the Project Management team.
• Improving and standardizing project management processes, such as scoping, project monitoring, communication, and reporting mechanisms.
• Developing and maintaining forecasting processes for project demand.
• Implementing structured capacity planning in collaboration with laboratory management.
• Establishing clear prioritization processes for routine and non-routine activities.
• Supporting regular project management activities within the department, including project intake, scoping, planning, forecasting, prioritization, customer communication, reporting, and project execution oversight.

A key objective of the role is to create a scalable and future-proof Project Management organization that supports efficient project execution, customer satisfaction, business growth, and effective collaboration across departments and Business Units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Management, preferably within a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, CDMO, or laboratory environment.
• Proven experience in leading and developing teams.
• Experience with process improvement, forecasting, and capacity planning.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of GMP-regulated environments is preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and change management skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Customer-focused, results-oriented, and capable of balancing strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Located in the Netherlands with a valid work permit.

Additional Information

This is initially a one-year assignment at Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden. This assignment may be extended and potentially lead to a permanent position.

This position is based at Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden on the Bio Science Park in Leiden. We have a close-knit team where collegiality and collaboration come first. We offer a responsible and challenging position within the team with room for your own ideas and input.

What Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Leiden offers:

• 25 days of vacation with the option to purchase 7 additional days, based on a full-time contract.
• Travel allowance of 23 cents net per kilometer. If you travel by public transport, your travel expenses will be fully reimbursed via NS Business Card.
• Participation in a pension scheme with 50% contribution by Eurofins.
• Each month, you accumulate a choice budget balance of 8.95% of your gross salary. This includes, among other things, holiday pay and a year-end bonus. You can choose to have this amount paid out, or use it to buy extra days off, for example.
• Discount on additional health insurance.
• Tax benefit via FiscFree when purchasing various products and services via your gross salary, such as a bicycle, sports contribution, fitness, mobile telephony, computers and tablets, or a weekend away.
• Professional training and opportunities for training and development.
• Training options via the online learning platform Good Habitz.
• Diverse developmental opportunities within the organization.
• A large client portfolio ensures a lot of diversity in your work.