Freelance/Contract - GMP Facility management Consultant

ProPharma; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 670,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPharma is seeking an interim GMP Facility Manager for an on‑site assignment just north of Solna, Sweden. The project runs at 1.0 FTE for a minimum of four months and targets independent consultants. English fluency is required; Swedish is a plus.

You will evaluate facility activities, lead improvement programs, review SOPs, and ensure regulatory compliance across GMP‑critical systems. The role requires a life‑sciences background, SME GMP experience, and strong problem‑solving skills to

Qualifications

• Must be educated to at least a BSc level or higher with a life‑sciences discipline.
• Proven and extensive experience working within the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology sector is a must.
• Extensive experience working in GMP facility management within life‑sciences at an SME level is a must.
• Proven experience managing complex issues in GMP facility management and creating solutions would be highly preferred.
• Thorough experience to FDA regulations would be highly advantageous.
• Fluent in English (Swedish would also be desirable).
• Can work mainly office based in Uppsala throughout the project.
• Must have extensive skills in problem solving, support corrective procedures and understanding key regulations to ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the current GMP facility activities and identify areas for improvement.
• Lead and manage GMP facility improvement activities to ensure inspection readiness.
• Review all SOPs, work instructions etc. and update where necessary.
• Provide technical support to a variety of tasks within GMP‑critical system activities.
• Work with other department heads to assess the current state of regulatory compliance and perform corrective changes to improve the facilities overall standard.
• Act as the SME across the area and lead/support all ongoing projects where necessary.
• Overall support to our client to ensure the successful completion of the project.

Skills

GMP management

Life sciences

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

English fluent

Education

BSc in life sciences

Job description

For the past 25 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to‑to‑end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de‑risk and accelerate our partners’ most high‑profile drug and device programs.

ProPharma is supporting one of the leading Life‑sciences groups globally with an interim/contract project support need based at their site in Sweden. This project requires subject matter expertise in GMP facility management within the sector which requires an immediate start. The project will run for at least 4 months and will offer full‑time hours (1.0FTE) throughout the project duration. The role is mainly performed onsite just north of Solna and we are ideally looking to partner with independent consultants only.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate the current GMP facility activities and identify areas for improvement
• Lead and manage GMP facility improvement activities to ensure inspection readiness
• Review all SOP’s, work instructions etc. and update where necessary
• Provide technical support to a variety of tasks within GMP‑critical system activities
• Work with other department heads to assess the current state of regulatory compliance and perform corrective changes to improve the facilities overall standard
• Act as the SME across the area and lead/support all ongoing projects where necessary
• Overall support to our client to ensure the successful completion of the project

Necessary Skills And Abilities

• Must be educated to at least a BSc level or higher with a life‑sciences discipline
• Proven and extensive experience working within the Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology sector is a must
• Extensive experience working in GMP facility management within life‑sciences at an SME level is a must
• Proven experience managing complex issues in GMP facility management and creating solutions would be highly preferred
• Thorough experience to FDA regulations would be highly advantageous
• Fluent in English (Swedish would also be desirable)
• Can work mainly office based in Uppsala throughout the project
• Must have extensive skills in problem solving, support corrective procedures and understanding key regulations to ensure compliance

We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.

Whilst ProPharma supports remote working, we also recognise the value that comes from in person collaboration. As such, we encourage any new hires that are based within a reasonably short commute of one of our offices to work on a hybrid basis and spend some time working from that office location, as agreed with your manager. All applications will be treated on their own merit and candidates will not be at any advantage or disadvantage based on their proximity to an office.