Engineering Project Manager (w/m/d)

Overview:
• Start date: 1.11.2024
• Time of contract: 12 months
• Working hours per week: 41
• Location (on site or remote): On site in Bern
• Language requirements: English + German

Responsibilities:
• Leading CAPEX projects having their focus on automation systems, that will be new or existing systems to be upgraded or extended.
• Responsible for project activities required to scope, develop, procure, install, and qualify automation systems used in pharmaceutical manufacturing processes / utilities’ systems
• Moderates and organizes multi-disciplinary teams and activities through project life cycle activities to deliver project scopes to meet global and local strategic requirements.
• Understanding of interfaces between the automation systems and process equipment / utilities systems and interfaces to IT systems / MES.
• Responsible for providing cGMP compliant processes and facilities suitable for FDA and global regulatory approval.
• Generation of regular project reports (financial updates, project schedules, risks and summary of current activities) for senior site management and Global Steering Committees

Qualifications:
• Proven understanding of automation systems related to pharmaceutical business
• Functional knowledge of cGMPs and manufacturing operations in FDA regulated facility. Understanding of GMP requirements related to automation systems, and related principles (data integrity, ERES, compliance to 21-part part 11, …)
• Experience with Trackwise
• 5+ years practical and leadership experience in pharmaceutical industry including direct management experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Execution Systems’ function.
• Understanding of project management principles, project life-cycle phases and stage gate methodology.
•Strong organizational skills
•Excellent teamwork and communication skills.