We are seeking an experienced project leader to drive cross-functional teams in delivering high-quality project outcomes.
The role involves planning, setting priorities, monitoring progress, and making informed decisions to deliver projects in line with defined scope, budget, and timelines. A commitment to optimizing customer satisfaction and enhancing financial performance is essential to supporting the long-term success of the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage medium- to high-complexity pharmaceutical projects, ensuring alignment with business priorities
* Take full ownership of project scope, budget, timelines, and quality across all assigned initiatives
* Lead cross-functional project teams, fostering accountability, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement
* Oversee team composition, clarify roles, and optimize use of technical and leadership capabilities
* Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to build trust and maintain alignment
* Drive project delivery using structured methodologies and best practices tailored to CDMO environments
* Monitor and manage risks, proactively addressing roadblocks to ensure project continuity
* Support team performance through regular, constructive feedback and motivation strategies
* Apply advanced project management tools, methodologies, and decision-making based on robust data analysis
* Ensure compliance with GMP, HSE, and internal policies while upholding a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree required; Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
* Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in operational or scientific Project roles within the pharmaceutical industry, ideally in a CDMO environment
* Hybrid working with an on-site presence required in Lisbon, Portugal
* Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or formal PM training is highly desirable
* Strong technical background or proven experience in spray drying, drug development, and manufacturing
* Demonstrated mastery of project management tools, methodologies, and best practices
* Proven leadership experience in cross-functional project teams
* Comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced environments with change and uncertainty
* Strong decision-making, risk management, and stakeholder communication skills
* Fluent in English with strong written, verbal, and presentation abilities