Project Manager - International Business Unit (m/f/d)

Octapharma specializes in the development of highly pure pharmaceuticals made of human blood plasma. As part of a family-owned enterprise, Octapharma in Vienna is not only the largest production site, but also a successful research location of the Octapharma Group. Since our company continues to grow, we are now hiring for our team:

Your New Challenges Which Will Inspire You

• Manage product development projects (pre- and post-marketing) for drugs and drug/device combination products in the business units Critical Care, Haematology and Immunotherapy.
• Propose, initiate, plan, monitor, document and close complex projects.
• Apply XLPM project management standards.
• Coordinate and lead several multi-disciplinary, cross-functional project teams across Octapharma sites and with academia partners and CMOs.
• Integrate drug development at all stages by closely interacting with all internal and external stakeholders including scientists, engineers, manufacturers, clin-ops, regulatory managers and product managers.
• Report progress, communicate risk and escalate issues to the Steering Group and executive management.
• Assist in development and management of best practice sharing between project management groups at different sites.

Your Profile That Will Convince Us

• University degree (MSc, PhD, or equivalent) in natural sciences in combination with min. 3 years of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical company.
• Proven track record in project management (PM certification/qualification is a plus).
• Interpersonal and leadership skills to build credibility and influence experts and functional leaders.
• Communication skills to set objectives and promote a strong team culture with open discussion.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English (oral and written), additional strong German preferred.

Our Attractive Benefits For You

• Wide range of tasks in an international setting, flexibility and personal responsibility.
• Reliable employer with generous employee benefits and a salary customary in the market.
• Familiar setting of a family-owned enterprise with benefits such as Do & Co staff restaurant, extraordinary staff events and many more.

Additional Information

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) for your new job is EUR 4.157,14. We strive to adapt your salary to your range of tasks and to your profile, which is why we are ready to pay salaries higher than collectively agreed.

We are looking forward to new, committed employees who join forces with us to promote our strong growth in order to keep enabling our patients to live a better life - because it is in our blood! Is it in your blood too? We are looking forward to receiving your application via our online career portal.

Your Contact

Johanna Proksch, MA

Octapharma Pharmazeutika Produktionsges.m.b.H.

Oberlaaer Straße 235, 1100 Wien

T: +43 (1) 610 32 – 4299