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Project Manager - Biologics - Basel

Employer
NonStop Consulting
Location
Basel
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Dec 4, 2020

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Job Details

On behalf of one of the top 3 Pharma companies who are looking for a Biologics Project Lead, on a contract basis for at least 12 months to be based in Basel. This is a chance to be a part of one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, where extensions are expected allowing you to gain exposure with a reputable name and ultimately build further value for your profile. This is a contract with guaranteed working hours of 40 hours per week.

In terms of remote working, during the pandemic 20% on site is required, which will increase to 50% once the pandemic is over. The latest start date of the role is February 2021, however if you are able to start sooner, this is a plus.

Job Purpose

Support BTD Technical Project Leader (TPL) in leading the technical (CMC) subteams for assigned projects and maintain cross-functional technical project plans & work packages in the Project Management system (Planview Horizon) for the Project Portfo-lio.

Ensure operational excellence by proficient, accurate & harmonized project planning across BTD globally and warrant compliance of resource planning & tracking in line with the defined strategy/categorization. Provide downloads/reports of resources in respective IT-system and any other information to customers in BTD sub teams and line functions (BPAs).

Major Activities

  • Organize meetings of the global technical subteam, facilitation of the agenda, follow-up of action items & providing minutes.
  • Assistant to Technical Project Leader (TPL) in leading the technical subteams for assigned projects.
  • Expert in the Project Management System Planview "Horizon" and other Portfolio Management relevant planning and tracking tools
  • Maintain the cross-functional BTD Project Plans for the assigned Portfolio in Horizon, Project Management System based on input from the TPL and Sub Team,
  • Liaise with Finance (BPA & Controller) for project cost tracking and phasing
  • Liaise with other GDD line functions (GDD GPM & Clinical Planner) to ensure timely update of BTD relevant work packages (WP), particularly prior to tollgate and other decision points
  • Generate regular Horizon & financial tool reports for portfolio & project reviews
  • Support development of processes, governance and best practices for data entry and maintenance in Horizon & other planning tools together with other resource planners & BTD PM
  • Ensures data entry & reporting are done in compliance to above defined processes and best practices together with other resource planners & BTD PMO

Key Performance Indicators

Free-Up resources of TPL

Proficient, Accurate & Harmonized BTD Project Planning in Horizon

Aligned approach across all BTD Projects for all BTD Line Functions

Improved Data Accuracy & Quality for BTD Project Portfolio Forecasting

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Pharma or Life Science. Business Administration Degree is an asset

Languages:

Fluent English (oral and written).

German desirable

Experience/Professional requirement:


  • At least 2-3 years' experience in pharmaceutical industry in technical (CMC) development (potentially in other development functions, project management or finance as well), preferably with exposure to Biologics.

  • Very good understanding and background of development and technical operations environments. Finance expertise is an asset.


  • Very good knowledge of MS Excel & Sharepoint. Experience in Planview Horizon is an asset.
  • Adaptable and flexible. Must demonstrate ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes quickly and readily. Willing and able to work hands-on with complex IT system
  • Great attention to accuracy and detail. Demonstrated technical and database skills
  • Strong customer focus; experience in working in service functions or providing customer support
  • Experience in working within a global team environment and be a supportive team player.
  • Solid organizational skills and ability to meet timelines.
  • Must be able to work independently, and handle new assignment with minimal supervision

  • Call me Daniel Watson at NonStop Recruitment now for a confidential conversation. Contact me on D.Watson@nonstopconsulting.com or +41 435 080 817, please send your CV in word format OR if this does not sound like the opportunity for you, but you are a Contract professional within the pharmaceutical, medical device or biotech industry, please feel free to get in touch, to see other opportunities we may have within this field.

    NonStop is one of the largest and fastest growing specialised life sciences recruitment companies in Europe. We are proud members of the APSCo life sciences group who ensure we meet the highest quality standards within the recruitment industry. Our offices are located in the UK, Switzerland and the Czech Republic and we hold labour leasing licences across Europe. Please visit our website for a full list of the niche markets we cover.

    Company

    Our Consultants are trained to deliver an exceptional standard of recruitment services to clients across the life sciences, chemical, care, educations, technical, digital and finance industries. 

    Our clients – and bottom line profits - tell us that we do a great many things very well. Complacency, however, is the last word you would associate with us. We work incredibly hard to deliver better and better results, based on stronger and stronger service delivery.  Which is why we believe the best is yet to come – for us, our clients and for the people who have what it takes to join us on the journey.

    The result? We’re expanding (in the UK and across Europe and even to Boston, US) and continue to post impressive performances in all our niche sectors. 

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