You will guide the successful finalization of a major CAPEX project, acting as a key link between engineering, operations, and senior leadership.…
Job description:
You will guide the successful finalization of a major CAPEX project, acting as a key link between engineering, operations, and senior leadership. In this role, you'll provide strategic and technical direction to the Senior Leadership Team on timing, milestones, and resource planning. A strong focus will be placed on leading the commissioning, qualification, and validation (CQV) of a new aseptic filling line, ensuring a seamless transition from project phase to operations within budget and timelines.
About the customer:
Start: ASAP
Duration: Until 31.08.2026
Workload: 100%
Location: Neuchâtel
Competences:
- Degree (BSc/MSc) in Engineering, Biological Sciences, or a related field
- 15+ years of project/operational management experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry
- Proven track record leading CAPEX projects, including ER and PPQ phases in aseptic filling (biologics preferred)
- 10+ years of people or matrix management experience in global, cross-functional environments
- Strong knowledge of cGxP, aseptic filling processes, and commercial filling line operations
- Skilled in project planning, risk management, budget control, and reporting (Gantt, forecasts, KPIs)
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage change
- Project Management certification (PMP, Prince2, SCPM, or equivalent) required
- Fluent in English and French