Job Description Summary
Project Manager leads and executes investment and improvement projects at site level (e.g., buildings, process equipment, utilities, automation) ensuring delivery within cost, schedule, quality, and compliance standards. Drives continuous improvement and implements state-of-the-art technical solutions aligned with HSE and GMP requirements.Job Description
Major Accountabilities:Manage end-to-end project lifecycle: design, business case preparation, approval, execution, qualification/commissioning, and hand-over.
Prepare and control project budgets, cost estimations, and schedules.
Develop procurement plans, lead tendering and vendor selection processes.
Ensure compliance with HSE, GMP, and regulatory requirements throughout project execution.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and global/local stakeholders.
Develop and support cost saving and productivity improvement projects
Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting.
Follow and introduce technological developments especially Pharmaceutical Equipment Technology and Automation
Provide technical support to all Engineering activities and other business units to improve processes when required
Support internal and external audits related to projects.
On-time and on-budget project delivery.
Compliance with safety and quality standards (zero critical findings, no LTI/SIF).
Reliability and operability of implemented solutions.
Continuous improvement in cost efficiency and sustainability.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics)
Experience:
Minimum 5 years in project management within pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
Proven track record in managing CAPEX projects and cross-functional teams.
Skills:
Project Management (PM tools, scheduling, risk management).
Knowledge of GMP, HSE regulations, and compliance standards.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Preferred:
Familiarity with automation systems and utilities.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
Skills Desired
Api (Application Programming Interface), Api (Application Programming Interface), Automation, Back-End Development, Business Continuity, Change Control, Chemistry, Design Development, Electronic Components, General Hse Knowledge , Including Gdp, Java (Programming Language), Knowledge Of Capa, Knowledge Of Gmp, Kubernetes, Managing Performance Improvement, Manufacturing Production, Mathematical Optimization, Project Commissioning, Project Engineering, Project Execution, Reactjs, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Scheduler {+ 2 more}Top Skills
What We Do
Sandoz is the global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines.
Our Purpose is to pioneer access to medicines for patients globally. We are on a mission to drive innovation in the healthcare industry by freeing up resources sustainably and responsibly while continuing to address global health challenges such as antimicrobial resistance.
We are present in more than 100 countries and our medicines serve some 500 million people every year. We have two main global businesses: Generics - divided between standard generics and complex generics - and Biosimilars.
