Project Manager

Hikma Pharmaceuticals; Sintra; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Health Insurance extended to student 8

Annual Performance Bonus

Real Growth Opportunities

Direct contract with Hikma

Job summary

Hikma Pharmaceuticals in Portugal seeks a Specialist, Project Manager (m/f) to lead strategic operations initiatives across Global Injectables Operations. You will translate priorities into governance, milestones and dashboards for senior leadership, driving efficiency, technology transfer and product launches.

The role requires at least 5+ years in project management within pharma/manufacturing, with cross‑functional leadership and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Management, Business Management, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or MBA; PMP or equivalent project management certification; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Minimum: 5+ years of experience in project management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or general industry.
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives in a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to convert complex operational issues into clear choices and recommendations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; proficiency in project management tools, dashboards, Power BI or MS Project is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operations projects sponsored by Global Injectables Operations, ensuring delivery within scope, timelines, budget, and objectives.
• Translate strategic priorities into project charters, milestone plans, RAID trackers and success measures for senior leadership.
• Establish project governance, monitor milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Drive initiatives related to operational efficiency, process optimization, technology transfer, product launches and network integration.
• Develop executive‑level dashboards, reports and presentations to provide visibility of project performance, risks and impact.
• Facilitate decision‑making by providing data‑driven analysis, insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop concise executive updates, dashboards and recommendations that show progress, risks and business impact.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external consultants, suppliers, contract manufacturers and partners.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration and operational excellence.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Executive communication

GMP knowledge

Power BI

MS Project

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Industrial Management/Business Management/Supply Chain Management

Master’s degree or MBA

PMP or equivalent certification

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt

Tools

Power BI

MS Project

Job description

Founded by Samih Darwazah over 40 years ago in Jordan, Hikma's purpose is to provide affordable, quality medicines to the people in need. Based on very solid foundations, we continue to innovate daily and find practical solutions to transform the lives of the millions of people we serve.

At the end of the 1980s, we extended ours beyond the Middle East and acquired land in Portugal for the construction of a sterile factory for injectable pharmaceutical products. This was an important turning point for the company, and our first step into a new region. Today, in Portugal, we have more than 1000 employees and 3 factories for the production of injectable medicines.

Hikma intends to recruit an Specialist, Project Manager - (m/f)

Main Responsibilities

• Lead strategic operations projects sponsored by Global Injectables Operations, ensuring delivery within approved scope, timelines, budget assumptions and business objectives.
• Translate strategic priorities into project charters, milestone plans, decision logs, RAID trackers and clear success measures for senior leadership review.
• Establish project governance, monitor milestones, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful project execution.
• Drive initiatives related to operational efficiency, process optimization, technology transfer, product launches and network integration.
• Develop and maintain executive‑level dashboards, reports and presentations to provide visibility of project performance, risks and business impact.
• Facilitate decision‑making by providing data‑driven analysis, business insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop concise executive‑level updates, dashboards and recommendations that provide visibility to progress, risks, decisions required and expected business impact.
• Manage relationships with internal stakeholders, external consultants, suppliers, contract manufacturers and other business partners as required.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration and operational excellence throughout project teams.

Profile

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Industrial Management, Business Management, Supply Chain Management or a related discipline.
• Preferred: Master’s degree or MBA; PMP or equivalent project management certification; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Minimum: 5+ years of experience in project management within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology or general industry.
• Experience leading cross‑functional initiatives in a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior leaders and executive stakeholders across sites and functions.
• Track record of delivering strategic initiatives across multiple functions, sites or geographical regions.
• Experience with technology transfer, capacity expansion, product launch readiness, operational excellence or network integration is preferred
• Strong project and program management capabilities, including planning, governance, risk management, escalation and benefits tracking.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and lead cross‑functional teams through ambiguity and competing priorities.
• Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to convert complex operational issues into clear choices and recommendations.
• Analytical, structured problem‑solving and decision‑support capability.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office; proficiency in project management tools, dashboards, Power BI or MS Project is preferred.
• Strong organizational discipline, follow‑through, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

We offer

• Direct contract with Hikma
• Competitive salary aligned with the role
• Life insurance
• Health Insurance extended to student children (up to age 24)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Real Growth Opportunities