Planner/Scheduler - Basel, Switzerland - 12+ Months

Planner/Scheduler - Basel, Switzerland - 12+ Months

I am looking for an experienced Planner/Scheduler who is interested in working for one of the top-ranking companies in High-Tech Pharmaceutical Engineering. Join a team of hard-working Engineers in Basel, Switzerland and gain valuable experience working on a long term project in the biotech sector.

Title: Planner/Scheduler

Location: Basel, Switzerland

Positions Available: 1

Type: Contract (12+ Months)

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive visual representation of project timelines, milestones, and interdependencies.
• Collaborate with workstream leads and project managers to understand the needs of different departments and translate that into a cohesive project plan.
• Shift the planning process from reactive to proactive, ensuring all teams are informed in advance of key operational activities such as facility shutdowns (e.g., HVAC) and other critical events.
• Identify potential risks or delays in advance and work with workstream leads to develop mitigation strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with workstream leads, encouraging collaboration and ensuring they contribute their individual plans to the master schedule.
• Work closely with project management teams to track progress against the schedule, communicate delays or changes, and ensure project deliverables are met on time.
• Follow up with key stakeholders regularly to ensure that the planning process is moving forward smoothly.
• Leverage experience in operational pharma facilities, particularly in commissioning and qualification phases, to better understand project requirements and dependencies.

Your Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of operational processes in pharmaceutical facilities, particularly around Commissioning & Qualification of lines and process phases.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders across different workstreams and departments to ensure clarity and alignment on project schedules.
• Experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements and industry regulations in the pharma sector.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

If you are interested in this role, please do not hesitate to send me your CV today for an immediate response!

mbernhard@optimussearch.com