Senior Development Project Manager (d/f/m)

Your key responsibilities: 

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

• Provide matrix and situational leadership to a multi-disciplinary team of functional experts.
• Define and execute project strategies in alignment with portfolio goals and selection assumptions.
• Proactively identify and manage project/program risks and issues, establishing appropriate response and mitigation plans and considering multiple constraints.
• Establish project plan baselines and document assumptions.
• Compile and challenge project schedules with the project team, manage timelines through critical path analysis.
• Describe impact to timeline in scenario planning.
• Establish and control budget for project direct and indirect costs
• Identify project budget risks and opportunities; adjust budget to create acceleration opportunities for important milestones

What you will bring to the role: 

• Scientific academic degree, preferably in pharmacy, chemistry or biochemistry.
• Experience in Product Development/R&D (5+ years) and in Project Management (10+ years).
• Proven experience in managing and leading R&D projects and programs, as well as R&D understanding in the broader ecosystem of Generic Pharmaceutical Companies.
• Proven ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and executive stakeholders within matrix organization.
• Leadership presence with the ability to present and interact with Senior Management
• Advanced planning and tracking skills, ability to use proper tools in project and program management, and being capable of managing multiple projects with respect to priorities.
• Experience with working independently and mentoring other project managers, as well as team facilitation skills.
• Fluent in English (speaking/writing).

You’ll receive: 

Employment at the most reputable employer in Slovenia offers Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Flexible working schedule, tailored to your needs, possibility to work from home, Pension scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, Expanded program for the promotion of health in the field of physical, mental and social well-being (Energized for Life), Unlimited learning and development opportunities.  

Possible job locations: Slovenia (Ljubljana)  

We offer permanent contract with 6-month of probation period. You are kindly invited to submit your application in English language, including CV, by 18 November 2024. 

Why Sandoz? 

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, touched the lives of almost 500 million patients last year and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! 

With investments in new development capabilities, state-of-the-art production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably. 

Our momentum and entrepreneurial spirit is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is encouraged! 

The future is ours to shape! 

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:  

Sandoz is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse team’s representative of the patients and communities we serve.  

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