Supply Chain Project Manager

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES; Breda; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SIRE LIFE SCIENCES is seeking a Supply Chain Project Manager (Product Launch & Lifecycle) to lead end-to-end planning and execution for product launches, variations, and lifecycle activities at the Breda site. The role blends project management with cross-functional coordination to ensure on-time, compliant delivery with clear stakeholder visibility.

The position is based in Breda with a hybrid setup and one mandatory onsite day each Tuesday, offering exposure to regional launches and lifecycle

Qualifications

• PM experience in a complex, regulated environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; able to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate launch and lifecycle strategies into supply chain objectives and site plans.
• Own and maintain end-to-end launch project plans; coordinate inputs from regional stakeholders.
• Drive change control for launches, variations and lifecycle initiatives with right-first-time delivery.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to support delivery across Quality, Regulatory, Production/Site Planning, Artwork, Warehouse, Customer Service and Procurement.
• Deliver site readiness updates, highlight risks and dependencies; present performance metrics for launches and variations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline ways of working and lead improvement projects for delivery and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Supply chain

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Company

Our client is a leading organisation within the pharmaceutical sector, focused on delivering high-quality products to patients through strong operational planning, compliant execution, and continuous improvement. The site in Breda plays a key role in supporting product launches and lifecycle activities across the region, working closely with a range of internal stakeholders.

Job Description

We are looking for aSupply Chain Project Manager (Product Launch & Lifecycle) to lead end-to-end planning and execution for product launches, variations, and lifecycle management activities at the site level. This role blends project management, cross-functional coordination, and operational excellence to ensure changes are delivered on time, in full compliance, and with clear visibility to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Translate launch and lifecycle strategies into clear supply chain objectives and actionable site plans for assigned product groups.
• Own and maintain the end-to-end launch project plan, coordinating inputs from regional and alliance stakeholders as required.
• Drive the change control process for launches, variations (including CMC and labelling), and lifecycle initiatives - ensuring "right first time" execution and milestone adherence.
• Facilitate project and product lifecycle team meetings, keeping actions, timelines, and decisions moving forward.
• Lead cross-functional project management meetings to support effective delivery across Quality, Regulatory, Production/Site Planning, Artwork, Warehouse, Customer Service, and Procurement.
• Deliver site readiness updates, communicate risks and dependencies early, and present performance metrics for launches and variations.
• Identify opportunities to streamline ways of working and lead improvement projects that enhance delivery, compliance, and efficiency.
• Support development of project charters and workshops when needed to align stakeholders and scope.
• Contribute to supply chain business cases and initiatives such as SKU management, rationalisation, and new packaging configuration implementation.

Requirements

• Degree-level education (or equivalent), with relevant professional experience.
• Provenproject management experience, ideally in a complex, regulated environment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines.
• Clear communication skills and confidence presenting updates and metrics.
• Preferred: experience in thepharmaceutical industry.

Other Information

The role is based inBreda, Netherlands, with a hybrid setup andone mandatory onsite day each Tuesday.