Technical Project Manager (Pharma)

We are looking for a skilled Technical Project Manager to lead capital investment projects within a commercial mammalian cell production environment. This role combines technical expertise, project management, and operational focus to ensure successful outcomes, acting as the primary link between operational teams, quality assurance, and EPCM contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Define technical requirements, ensure GMP compliance, and develop a comprehensive project roadmap.
• Technical Leadership: Act as the main technical point of contact, aligning engineering deliverables with operational needs.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all project activities meet GMP standards and oversee change management processes.
• Collaboration: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate improvements and resolve technical challenges.
• Execution & Monitoring: Track progress, mitigate risks, and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Testing & Qualification: Lead equipment commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), and validation activities.

Requirements

• Education:
  Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biochemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• Experience:

  • 5+ years in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, focusing on technical project management or operational excellence.
  • Proven experience with GMP-compliant projects, including commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV).
  • Hands-on involvement in managing change control processes and technical documentation.
  • Experience collaborating with EPCM contractors and cross-functional teams on large-scale projects.

• Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of GMP regulations, biopharmaceutical processes, and operational improvement strategies.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Gantt charts, risk analysis, and scheduling software).
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly in complex technical environments.
  • Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple parallel workstreams effectively.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate cross-departmental collaboration.
  • Capability to lead validation efforts, including IQ, OQ, and PQ, with attention to detail.

This role requires a professional who thrives in a distributed and diverse collaboration environment and can demonstrate technical leadership in projects. The candidate should embody a balance of innovation, reliability, and responsibility to contribute to the success of the team and organization.

Location: Visp, Switzerland

Start Date: Immediately or by agreement

Duration: 6 Months, witht the possiblilty to extend

Disclaimer: Only Swiss citizens, permit holders, or EU Citizens can be considered for this vacancy.