Pharma CAPEX Project Manager- Lab/Utilities - 7123

Our client is a specialist biotherapeutics manufacturer with over a century of experience treating various diseases worldwide. They are committed to patients with coagulation disorders, immunological diseases, enzyme deficiency diseases and other rare diseases.For their site in Bern, Switzerland, our client is current looking for a:Pharma CAPEX Project Manager- Lab/Utilitieson a 12-months contract, with possibilities of extension.2 days/week home- officeMain responsibilities:Responsible for project activities required to scope, develop, procure, construct and qualify new equipment and facilities required to meet facility production throughput demandLeads multi-disciplinary Teams through project life cycle activities to deliver capacity expansion capabilities to meet global and local strategic requirementsDevelops and maintains integrated project plans and monitors project activities for adherence to milestone timelines, deliverables and budget against approved plan.Maintain oversight on project risks and develops risk mitigation strategies.Ensures that initiatives are aligned with the business objectives and strategic philosophyResponsible for providing cGMP compliant processes and facilities suitable for FDA and global regulatory approvalResponsible for implementing EHS by design principles in the projectResponsible for generation of regular project reports (financial updates, project schedules, risks and summary of current activities) for site Sr. Management and Global Steering CommitteesProject Teams are responsible for completion of project lifecycle activities through performance qualificationInfluences teams to work collaboratively, to be customer focused and to deliver superior performance through personal leadership abilities, mentoring and effective communication.Qualifications and experience:Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required.Successful studies in Engineering, Business Administration or Life Sciences (MS/MBA/BS/BA or equivalent)5 years of experience in managing capital projects in the pharmaceutical industryIdeally experience of laboratories projectsFunctional knowledge of cGMPs and manufacturing operations in FDA regulated facilityExcellent understanding of project management principles and project lifecycle phasesAbility to handle many tasks simultaneously and integrate project planning efforts across functionsAbility to understand “the big picture” and approach problem solving in a proactive team manner #J-18808-Ljbffr