Job Overview
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Lead Cross-Functional Teams to Deliver Project Outcomes
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As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee medium-to-high-complexity pharmaceutical projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities. This role involves taking full ownership of project scope, budget, timelines, and quality across assigned initiatives.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Manage project delivery using structured methodologies and best practices tailored to CDMO environments.
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* Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to build trust and maintain alignment.
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* Monitor and manage risks, proactively addressing roadblocks to ensure project continuity.
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* Support team performance through regular, constructive feedback and motivation strategies.
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* Apply advanced project management tools, methodologies, and decision-making based on robust data analysis.
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* Ensure compliance with GMP, HSE, and internal policies while upholding a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
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Education and Experience:
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* Bachelor's degree required; Science, Engineering, or related field preferred. Or MBA with client-facing experience is a plus.
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* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in operational or scientific Project roles within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in a CDMO environment.
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* Hybrid working with an on-site presence required in Lisbon, Portugal.
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* Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or formal PM training is highly desirable.
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Benefits
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What We Offer:
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* A collaborative and structured environment with opportunities for growth and development.
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* Strong technical background or proven experience in spray drying, drug development, and manufacturing.
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* Proven leadership experience in cross-functional project teams.
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* Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with change and uncertainty.
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* Fluent in English with strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities.
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