Senior Project Manager

Project Manager (M/F/D) Provide strategic and technical leadership to the Senior Leadership Team on milestone planning, budgeting, and resource allocation, while overseeing cross-functional teams to deliver a major capex project — including the commissioning, qualification, and validation of a new aseptic filling line — ensuring a seamless, on-time, and on-budget transition to operations. Tasks:Responsible for the finalization of a major capex project including in assuring the success of the engineering runs (ER) and the process & performance qualification (PPQ) in collaboration with the site's Manufacturing teamResponsible for communicating project performance information to the SLT, stakeholder above site (OpU Biologics, Global Engineering), and external stakeholders (contracted teams, suppliers)Ensure that all project customers are fully informed and knowledgeable of project activities and their status, including high-level project planning to detailed meeting minutes communicating outcomes and decisionsVerify, control, and endorse complex inter-program related Gantt charts, budget forecast and variance reports, resource plans, communication plans, and risk mitigation plansGuide project teams in always working towards a clear scope of work and the delivery of project milestones on time, on budget and within scope through utilization of project management toolsProactively lead change management during the handover of the project to the Lead End UserCreate contingency plans for risk mitigation due to the nature of the project's complexity and high stakesExperience in all the capital phases of a major construction project with emphasis on ER and PPQ in state-of-the aseptic filling lines in biologicsPerform various project management tasks and any other relevant administrative tasks deemed necessaryOrganize and facilitate technical and project management meetings with audiences across different all the major stakeholder groupsParticipate in authorized on and off-site meetings and group activities related to the project, if relevant.Qualification:B.A. / B.S. and/or M.S. Combination of advanced degree, specifically in engineering, biological sciences or other relevant discipline with capex project management is requiredMinimum of 15 years' project/operational management experience in biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries, in a multi-disciplinary, global environmentMinimum of 10 years of people/matrix management experience requiredDeep knowledge and understanding of aseptic filling processes, commercial filling lines, preferably in biologics, and knowledge of cGxPProven leadership, team building skills and strategic problem-solving ability.Demonstrated ability to manage and lead others through changeDemonstrated ability at managing matrix teams, influencing outcomes and key project decisions. Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with senior managementKnowledge of risk management, project reporting, and project management toolsExcellent organization, verbal and written communication skills to explain project goals and inspire supportDemonstrated time-management organizational skills. Project management certification (PMP, Prince2, SCPM, etc.) or similar experience is required Requirements: Start: 03.11.2025Duration: 9 monthsCapacity: 5 days per weekLocation: Neuchatel, Switzerland