Senior Project Manager | Pharma Industry

Breda, reference 2025-02016

Job description

Our client is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead technological projects that drive their goals forward.
Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Plan, lead, and deliver technology projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Execution Leadership: Drive project progress in an already active program, meeting key milestones such as equipment testing by end of Q2 next year.
• Team Leadership: Engage and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration.
• Stakeholder Management: Provide clear project updates, manage expectations, and facilitate decision-making.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Resource & Budget Coordination: Optimize resource use, including people, systems, and financials.
• Technology Deployment: Oversee implementation of established IT applications supporting manufacturing.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure projects meet high standards and adhere to regulatory and GMP requirements.
• Innovation Mindset: Encourage smart ways of working and enable effective tool usage across teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or Master's degree in Technology, Engineering, Project Management or related field
• 10 years experience managing technology projects, ideally in biotechnology, healthcare, or pharmaceutical environments
• Proven experience in project management, including scheduling (e.g. Smartsheet), stakeholder management, risk management, and leading project meetings
• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent credentials highly desirable
• Experience with GMP and validation processes
• General familiarity with manufacturing applications like MES or SCADA is beneficial
• Strong understanding of technology trends, platforms, and project methodologies
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Energetic, proactive, and resilient under pressure
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

⚠️ Please note: Only candidates who already reside in the Netherlands and are in possession of a valid work permit will be considered for this role.

Working conditions

• A dynamic and international work environment
• High-impact role offering significant visibility and long-term growth opportunities
• Full-time contract, initially for 1 year (Contract will be through Undutchables)
• Hybrid position, expected to be on site in Breda 50 % of the time
• Competitive salary package.
• Travel expense reimbursement depending on distance.

Work location

Breda

Company description

Our client is an international market leader in the pharmaceutical industry – focused on transforming science and biotechnology into therapies that have the power to restore health or save lives. The patients are the main priority at all times. This USA founded organization holds a large site in Breda, where produced medicines are labeled, stored and shipped worldwide, to more than 75 countries. The staff in Breda works on supply chain processes, engineering, clinical research, marketing and sales on a daily basis. The company culture is dynamic and fast paced, with a strong international character.

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Website: 2026-12-02

Recruiter contact

Maria Leisker, Eindhoven
maria.leisker@undutchables.nl
06-34580376