Project Planner (Rodopi)

Founded in 1969, Pharmathen has grown to become one of the largest, vertically integrated developers of complex drug delivery technologies and is among the top 50 pharmaceutical research companies in Europe.

The company has one of the most extensive and advanced pipelines of long-acting injectables (LAI), sustained release and ophthalmic formulations.

Pharmathen’s highly diversified portfolio consists of over 90 commercialized products, which are produced in its US FDA and EU-approved manufacturing facilities in Greece, serving 250 customers and accessed by patients in more than 90 countries worldwide.

Pharmathen proudly employs more than 1,600 people from over 28 different nationalities, with 54% of its total workforce and 66% of its Research Operations Team being female. The company’s enduring success is attributed to a passion for creativity, strong ethics, and the dedication of its people, who share a commitment to the company's vision of making a difference in people’s lives.

Due to continuous growth and expansion, Pharmathen Pharmaceuticals offers a great opportunity for career development and is seeking to recruit a Project Planner to join our Engineering Department at our Sapes premises.

A Project Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and monitoring detailed project schedules, resource plans, budgets, and milestones to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. They collaborate closely with project managers and cross‑functional teams to maintain accurate schedules, anticipate risks, and adjust plans as needed.

More particularly:

What you’ll do:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, including tasks, dependencies, milestones, and deadlines.
• Estimate labor, resource, and budget requirements for all project phases.
• Design detailed project plans guiding execution from initiation to completion.
• Monitor project progress, identify delays or risks, and adjust schedules accordingly.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Prepare reports and dashboards for project managers and leadership.
• Use project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, SAP) to track and update project data.
• Support budgeting and invoicing processes, depending on organizational needs.

The ideal candidate should have:

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or SAP.
• High attention to detail and ability to anticipate scheduling conflicts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Understanding of project management methodologies (PMI, PRINCE2, etc.).

Typical Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, Construction Management, or related fields.
• Preferred certifications: PMP, PMI‑SP, PRINCE2, APICS, CPIM.

What you will gain:

•  Involvement in a high-caliber, team-oriented and dynamic atmosphere

• Exposure to challenging business issues and practices
• Great opportunity to leverage and develop your business/scientific knowledge and skills

Join our team and experience the unique Pharmathen’s culture that gives you the opportunity to innovate, to make decisions, to achieve your own potential and to chart your own career.

Pharmathen is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications regardless of gender, race, age, religion, sexual orientation, and national origin.