Senior Consultant - Product Lifecycle & Delivery (Hybrid)

ProPharma Group; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPharma Group in the Netherlands is seeking a Principal Consultant Product Lifecycle Consultant to plan, coordinate, and execute complex client projects across the product lifecycle. You will develop strategies, manage, steer, and deliver integration projects with speed, acting as a central communication interface to internal and external partners.

The role requires a master’s degree in a related field and 10–15 years in life-sciences project management, with strong instruction in change

Qualifications

• University master degree in business, science, engineering, or equivalent.
• At least 10–15 years experience in project management within a life-sciences environment.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of change management and process management.
• Ability to present to all levels 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.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages all project types of mid complexity with support of stakeholders.
• Plans, structures, and oversees all project activities according to recognized Project Management standards.
• Manages diverse cross-functional teams across all relevant departments within the client, 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 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, prioritizes, 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.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

GxP compliance

Stakeholder communication

Budget & forecasting

Education

Master's degree in life sciences or related field

Job description

ProPharma Group in the Netherlands is seeking a Principal Consultant Product Lifecycle Consultant to plan, coordinate, and execute complex client projects across the product lifecycle. You will develop strategies, manage, steer, and deliver integration projects with speed, acting as a central communication interface to internal and external partners.

The role requires a master’s degree in a related field and 10–15 years in life-sciences project management, with strong instruction in change