Roche Switzerland bridges the gap between pharmaceuticals and diagnostics. Important research and development functions are located here. For our long-term client, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG in Basel, we are looking for a

Global Project Manager 

Background:

The Principal Project Manager (PM) is responsible for managing a diverse range of projects, taking into account their respective stages and levels of complexity. The role encompasses various assignments, including development pipeline projects, line extensions, post-approval activities, technology initiatives, and continuous improvement programs. The Principal PM works independently, effectively prioritizing and managing workload to achieve team objectives with limited guidance. The position requires flexibility to collaborate across global time zones and includes occasional travel to external partners to support collaboration and strategic planning activities.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

What You’ll Do:

In collaboration with the Technical Development Team Lead (TDTL) & Device Team Leader (DTL), the PM will translate device strategy into actionable plans, focusing on three key areas:

• Planning: Define “inspection ready” Design & Development Plans

• Execution: Drive team activities to meet project and design control deliverables

• Team Dynamics: Ensure effective communication and facilitate team performance in a regulated environment using various processes and tools for planning, communication, budget, schedule, compliance, and risk management

Project Management responsibilities:

• Maintains full understanding of program milestones for the Core, Lifecycle, Technical Development and associated teams and links them to the Device Team plan

• Effectively applies PM best practices and utilizes tools for planning, communication, team building, collaboration, decision-making, issue & risk management, lessons learned, knowledge management and budget tracking

  • Develops & updates Design & Development Plan and establishes contingency plans as needed

  • Ensures transparent communication of key team information and escalates issues as appropriate

  • Establishes positive team dynamics through team building

  • Promotes collaborative environment across team members

  • Facilitates efficient decision-making and issue resolution

  • Identifies team risks and mitigation plans

Project Planning and Execution:

• Manages project scope and facilitate necessary changes

• Facilitates project plan development and execution, and monitor the project schedule

• Integrates deliverables with other teams linked to the product

• Ensures effective team dynamics and positive team environments

Risk and Issue Management:

• Anticipates and manage risks with proactive contingency plans

• Facilitates risk management process and issue resolution

Collaboration and Team Building:

• Assesses Team dynamics and leads team building activities to enable and sustain a high performing team environment

• Establish relationships and network with other stakeholder Teams and PMs

Communication:

• Develops and adapts project communication tools to drive awareness of project progress and risks across stakeholders including external collaborators (e.g. dashboard)

• Acts as Device Team Leader back-up for Team communication as required

• Liaises with other Teams to manage cross-functional activities and issues and risks

Meeting and Budget Management:

• Facilitate effective team meetings with clear outcomes and follow-up actions

• Forecast and monitor team resources and project costs

Knowledge Management:

• Establishes centralized Team access to all relevant project information

• Manages Team uncontrolled document repository (e.g. Project History File)

• Conducts lessons learned exercises during project execution and share outcomes to a broader audience

Governance:

• Effectively navigates the Device Team through business process stage-gates

• Supports Team Leader with technical advisory and governance committee reviews at pre-defined check-in points and/or identifies appropriate check-in points

Continuous Improvement Initiatives:

• Leads business process continuous improvement initiatives through applying project lessons: business process updates, PM tool optimization & implementation, best practice sharing and driving awareness across teams

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Min. 8 to 11 years of experience, with at least 5 years in a relevant industry, preferably within a global medical device, pharmaceutical, or biopharmaceutical company 
• Experience in project management in drug and/or medical device development and commercialization, particularly with combination products 
• Proficiency in Project Management best practices and software (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Google suite) 
• PMP certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of 21CFR820.30 design control requirements 
• Experience with vendor / partner collaboration.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects independently in a fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Fluent English is required. German, Japanese or Danish is of advantage

What you will be offered:

• An opportunity to work in one of the world's most important pharmaceutical companies
• Modern campus with plenty of green spaces and meeting areas
• Central location in Basel
• Varied job profile
• Further training opportunities through temptraining
• Working in a dynamic and motivated team

If you are interested please send your application documents addressed to Ms Marianne Buser

Basel-Stadt PMP Project Management Designe Control Regulatory Compliace 21CFR 820 Design Control Stakeholdermanagement