Project Manager - Pharmaceutical Development

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We are one of the leading European contract manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare sectors, with some 2,500 employees in Germany, France, Finland, UK and Norway. For us, the next step is always the one that matters most. Our fast pace drives us forward, fills our working environment with life and spurs our growth. Our winning formula for shared success: room for passion. Because we know that passion is the best medicine when it comes to excellent service around the world. Welcome to NextPharma.

The role of a Pharmaceutical Development Project Manager at NextPharma Group involves project management for customer projects in early- or late-stage development, technology screening, clinical supply, or commercial readiness. Key responsibilities include ensuring customer satisfaction, coordinating portfolio execution, aligning internal resources, maintaining project knowledge, and implementing risk management. The role may be dedicated or shared across projects and sites. Most of the time is spent in the location, where work is executed. Flexible working hours, partial remote work possibility, lunch-/welfare benefits and leisure insurance.

What duties does this role involve?

• Lead Project Execution:
• After deal closure, take charge of project execution
• Motivate multi-disciplinary project teams
• Hold team members accountable for delivering results
• Ensure adherence to an agreed project governance structure
• Aim for customer satisfaction throughout the project’s lifecycle
• Single Point of Contact:
• Act as the primary liaison with the customer
• Ensure that each project milestone aligns with agreed objectives
• Project Management Responsibilities:
• Manage project scope, timelines, and budget
• Collaborate closely with the core project team
• Propose and communicate scope changes to the customer (in collaboration with Business Development)
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
• Work with the Global PM Director to establish relevant KPIs
• Monitor project progress and share best practices in Project Management
• Promote consistent use of PM Standard Work across all projects
  

What are we looking for in applicants?

• Qualifications:
• Suitable University Degree
• Several years of work experience in the field of Pharmacy
• 5-10 years of experience as a Project Manager (ideally within a CDMO business model)
• Skills and Attributes:
• Experienced in leading projects
• Strong communication skills at all organizational levels
• Agility and adaptability to drive change
• Hands-on mentality with self-motivation
• Pragmatic, organized, and results-oriented
• Customer-centric problem-solving mindset
• Language and Travel:
• Fluent in English
• Willingness to travel (10-20%)
  

Say Yes to what's next: For more information about the position, please contact the Head of Product Development Virpi Puonti [email protected] / +348 46 923 3878 or HR Manager Satu Särkkä [email protected] / +358 50 477 0609. We will begin interviewing candidates during the application period, so please submit your application with salary expectations as soon as possible but no later than 13.10.2024.

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We look forward to receiving your application.