IT Project Manager Quality Systems (eQMS) in Pharma

Fusion Consulting; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Consulting is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead a global eQMS consolidation program, bringing five legacy platforms into a single harmonized Veeva-based solution across multiple sites.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams in Quality, IT, and business, drive the program roadmap, and manage data migration from TrackWise, SciLife, MasterControl and Lotus Notes, while ensuring regulatory alignment and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Quality Systems (eQMS) projects end-to-end within pharmaceutical GxP-regulated environments.
• Strong hands-on IT Project Management experience covering requirements gathering, workshops, testing, deployment, hypercare, and vendor coordination.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is a must.
• Solid understanding of Quality processes, including Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, Investigations, Audit Management, and Supplier Quality.
• Experience with CSV (Computer System Validation).
• Successful delivery of global SaaS application implementations, upgrades, consolidations, and multi-site rollouts.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across Quality, QA, Regulatory, Compliance, Validation, and IT organizations.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and system integrators.
• Fluent English is a must.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global eQMS consolidation program, transitioning to a single harmonized Veeva-based platform.
• Drive adoption of the Vacaville Veeva platform as the foundation for the future One Lonza eQMS landscape.
• Manage the program roadmap across Technical Readiness, Scale and Enhance phases.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Quality, IT, business, and sites.
• Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, issues, and decisions across workstreams.
• Harmonize quality processes while balancing global standards with site-specific needs.
• Plan multi-site implementation and deployment readiness.
• Coordinate system integrations and dependencies for the new eQMS landscape.
• Manage migration from TrackWise, SciLife, MasterControl, and Lotus Notes.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment across global teams and customers.
• Improve visibility and collaboration through standardized processes.

Skills

IT Project Management

Quality Systems

GxP Compliance

CSV (Validation)

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Management

English Fluent

Tools

Veeva

TrackWise

MasterControl

Job description

Swiss Delivery Excellence: Transforming Life Science Consulting Worldwide.

Fusion Consulting is a globally leading Business and IT boutique consultancy specialized in the Life Sciences industry, partnering with leading companies in pharma, healthcare, and animal health.

With over 600 employees and 25 offices worldwide, our mission is to revolutionize our clients' business transformation challenges and set new industry standards through innovative solutions.

Focused on S4HANA, Data & Cloud, and innovative technologies, Fusion Consulting brings unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence to every project we undertake.

Grounded in our commitment to fast and intelligent decision-making, our client-first and open-hearted approach defines our ethos. With unwavering support and an entrepreneurial spirit, our global teamwork transcends boundaries and turns shared visions into reality.

Swiss Delivery Excellence: Transforming Life Science Consulting Worldwide.

Fusion Consulting is a globally leading Business and IT boutique consultancy specialized in the Life Sciences industry, partnering with leading companies in pharma, healthcare, and animal health.

With over 600 employees and 25 offices worldwide, our mission is to revolutionize our clients' business transformation challenges and set new industry standards through innovative solutions.

Focused on S4HANA, Data & Cloud, and innovative technologies, Fusion Consulting brings unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence to every project we undertake.

Grounded in our commitment to fast and intelligent decision-making, our client-first and open-hearted approach defines our ethos. With unwavering support and an entrepreneurial spirit, our global teamwork transcends boundaries and turns shared visions into reality.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to lead a global eQMS consolidation and transformation program, bringing the current quality management landscape from five different platforms into a single harmonized solution. The program will leverage the existing Veeva platform to establish a standardized, scalable, and future-ready One eQMS solution across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the global eQMS consolidation program, transitioning from multiple existing quality management systems toward a single harmonized Veeva-based platform.
• Drive adoption of the Vacaville Veeva platform as the foundation for the future One Lonza eQMS landscape.
• Manage the program roadmap across three main phases: Technical Readiness, Scale and Enhance
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Quality, IT, business, technical teams, vendors, and individual sites.
• Manage project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, and decision-making across multiple workstreams.
• Support harmonization of quality processes and workflows across different sites while balancing global standards with site-specific needs.
• Drive technical and organizational readiness for multi-site implementation and deployment.
• Coordinate system integrations and dependencies required for the new eQMS landscape.
• Manage migration and transition activities from legacy systems including TrackWise, SciLife, MasterControl, and Lotus Notes.
• Ensure effective stakeholder communication and alignment across global and local teams.
• Improve visibility and collaboration for internal stakeholders and customers through standardized processes and a consolidated quality management platform.
• Support the long-term scalability and future readiness of the global eQMS solution.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Quality Systems (eQMS) projects end-to-end within pharmaceutical GxP-regulated environments.
• Strong hands-on IT Project Management experience covering requirements gathering, workshops, testing, deployment, hypercare, and vendor coordination.
• Pharmaceutical industry experience is a must.
• Solid understanding of Quality processes, including Deviations, CAPAs, Change Controls, Investigations, Audit Management, and Supplier Quality.
• Experience with CSV (Computer System Validation).
• Successful delivery of global SaaS application implementations, upgrades, consolidations, and multi-site rollouts.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across Quality, QA, Regulatory, Compliance, Validation, and IT organizations.
• Experience managing third-party vendors and system integrators.
• Strong delivery mindset and ability to drive projects to completion.
• Fluent English is a must.
• For this role, we do not offer a relocation package. Candidates must be based in Europe and have the legal right to work in their country of residence.

Additional Information

Why Fusion?

At Fusion, we unite entrepreneurial minds from around the globe to develop and implement game-changing solutions that build lasting relationships with our clients.

We value employees who challenge the status quo through innovation, adapt to diverse client needs in ever-changing environments, and commit to continuous learning-for themselves and their colleagues.

We provide a competitive salary, along with an outstanding work environment that fosters long-term career development opportunities.