Principal Consultant - Product Lifecycle Management - Permanent position

PPG NL ProPharma Group The Netherlands B.V; Leiden; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPharma seeks a Principal Consultant Product Lifecycle to plan, coordinate, and execute complex client projects within a life‑sciences context. You will drive strategies, manage integrations, and act as a central interface to internal and external partners.

The role requires 10–15 years of PM experience, strong organizational and analytical skills, and excellent English. You will oversee cross‑functional teams across multiple departments and ensure adherence to GxP where applicable.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business, science, engineering or equivalent.
• At least 10–15 years of project management experience in life‑sciences environments.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages mid‑complexity project types (MA transfers, Technology Transfer, Organic Growth, Divestment, Organisational) with stakeholders.
• Plans, structures, and oversees project activities per recognised PM standards.
• Manages cross‑functional teams across Operations, QA, RA, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and more.
• Owns project planning, milestones, roadmaps, governance deliverables, and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Life sciences

English fluent

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree in business/science/engineering

Job description

For the past 25 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end‑to‑end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de‑risk and accelerate our partners’ most high‑profile drug and device programs.

Position overview

The Principal Consultant Product Lifecycle Consultant is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all complex Client project activities. In this exciting role, you will be accountable for developing strategies (in alignment with the appropriate stakeholder) and for managing, steering, and delivering integration projects and making sure they are handled with speed. The Principal Consultant acts as an operational driver across functions, supports project teams, and serves as a central communication interface to internal stakeholders and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads and manages all project types of mid complexity (MA transfer, Technology Transfer, Organic Growth, Divestment, Organisational) with support of the appropriate stakeholders
• Plans, structures, and oversees all project activities according to recognized Project Management standards.
• Manages diverse cross‑functional teams across all relevant departments (Operations, QA, RA, Supply Chain, Finance, IT, etc.) within the client, with seller and CMOs.
• Owns project planning, milestone tracking, roadmaps, and governance deliverables related to the client, seller and CMO project management activities.
• Ensures compliance with internal standards and external regulations (including GxP, where applicable).
• Adheres to governance, reporting requirements, and integration procedures.
• Monitors product supply in correlation with sales demands, project status and CMO production plans
• Monitors the project budget, including cost tracking, forecasting, and revenue/margin impact.
• Identifies deviations and proposes corrective measures.
• Supports business case evaluations and financial assessments of project actions
• Proactively identifies, prioritises, and resolves operational project issues and risks.
• Maintains project governance tools.
• Takes accountability for escalations and critical decision‑making, initiates escalations according to the established governance framework.
• Prepares and facilitates problem‑solving meetings and decision forums.
• Reports regularly on project status to relevant stakeholders and leadership
• Ensures clear, structured, and timely communication across all interfaces.
• Manages communication and coordination with external partners and suppliers.
• Documents and tracks key actions and decisions.

Experience required

University master degree in business, science, engineering, or equivalent. At least 10-15 years experience in project management within a life‑sciences environment Experience in coordinating cross‑functional teams. Knowledge of change management and process management. Ability to present to all level of stakeholders including c‑suite Fluent in English Strong organizational and analytical skills. Drives results and outcomes High reliability and ownership Structured, organized working style Problem‑solving orientation/capability Pro‑active and the ability to perform under pressure

Diversity and Inclusion

We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.

Recruitment Process

All applications to roles at ProPharma are personally reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not rely on AI screening tools to support our hiring process. You will always receive an outcome to your application so that you have an answer from us - whether you’re successful or not.

Location and Remote Work

Whilst ProPharma supports remote working, we also recognise the value that comes from in‑person collaboration. As such, we encourage any new hires that are based within a reasonably short commute of one of our offices to work on a hybrid basis and spend some time working from that office location, as agreed with your manager. All applications will be treated on their own merit and candidates will not be at any advantage or disadvantage based on their proximity to an office.

Security and Fraud Notice

ProPharma will never ask you for any bank account information, financial information, or another form of payment to be considered for a role. Additionally, the ProPharma talent acquisition team will only use their work email addresses ([e-mail]). If you receive recruiting communications from anyone with a yahoo.com, gmail.com, live.com, propharmagroupjobs.com, or any other email account, it’s likely a fraud.