Project Manager Automation - Pharma Engineering (m/f/d)

As a first-tier supplier to our renowned business partner, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. in Kaiseraugst, we are immediately seeking a motivated and committed Project Manager Automation for a temporary assignment of 1 year, with the option of extension.
The Pharma Engineering Drug Product circle is looking for a project manager (automation engineer) in the sub-circle DP Solids KAU for the Kaiseraugst site.

In this role, you are part of the "Pharma Engineering Drug Product" circle at the Kaiseraugst site. The team is responsible for innovative, GMP-compliant engineering as well as the reliable operation of complex production facilities in pharmaceutics. In a modern working environment, Roche supports its business partners from the initial idea through project implementation to the life-cycle management of the systems. As a project manager in the solid area of launch production at LSL in Kaiseraugst, you bear the main responsibility for project implementation and support operations with technical inquiries.

Orders and projects are handled without hierarchies in self-organised specialist teams using a modern role-based working model. This requires a high degree of self-organisation, foresight, and team spirit as well as strong communication skills.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Process and system support: Support of production facilities with a very high degree of automation, which are highly networked with each other as well as with overarching IT/OT systems
• Comprehensive project management: Independent planning, control, and execution of automation projects across all project phases - with full responsibility for technical solutions, quality, milestones, deadlines, and timely resolution of showstoppers
• Financial and resource management: Preparation of business cases, support of CAPEX/project budget requests, and continuous monitoring of the budget according to current forecast and reporting processes; including demand-oriented resource planning
• Team leadership and collaboration: Coordination and leadership of interdisciplinary teams composed of internal and external employees as well as partners and suppliers
• Consulting and strategy: Proactive support of production operations in defining and initiating investment projects including cost estimates, schedules, and evaluation of new technologies
• Risk and quality management: Early identification of project risks, development of effective measures to minimise risks, and consistent adherence to project management methods and standards
• Stakeholder management and reporting: Transparent information flow as well as ongoing reporting and progress monitoring using clear metrics towards stakeholders and steering committees
• Process optimisation and operational support: Successful project engineering to support production operations as well as continuous analysis and optimisation of existing processes to increase efficiency
• Compliance and audits: Active support during audits and inspections by internal bodies and authorities in the GMP and HSE environment

Must Haves

• Completed vocational training or degree as technician/engineer in automation, electrical engineering, technical computer science, or a comparable field
• At least 5 years of professional experience in production automation, preferably with a pharmaceutical background
• Very good user knowledge in automation software from Siemens S7, TIA Portal, and WinCC
• Solid experience in GMP and GAMP environments
• High social competence, teamwork skills, and very good communication and coordination abilities, including dealing with stakeholders at all levels
• Willingness to work in an agile, self-organised working environment
• Very good German language skills are required; English and French skills are an advantage

Nice to Haves

• Enthusiasm as well as independent, customer-oriented working style
• Independence, initiative, and integrity as well as very high service orientation with a strong sense of duty
• Questioning conventional thinking patterns and openness to new, creative ideas - also outside familiar fields ("out of the box thinking")
• Ability to break down complex issues and communicate them in an adapted language to customers and stakeholders

Benefits

• Become part of one of the most renowned pharmaceutical companies and actively shape the future of healthcare
• Experience a corporate culture that promotes diversity and inclusion and where all employees feel valued
• Work on a state-of-the-art campus with green spaces, meeting zones, and an inspiring atmosphere
• Work with modern and up-to-date tools in an innovative working environment
• Start with professional onboarding and a thorough introduction to your new role during the Welcome Days
• Benefit from financial support for your professional development plans
• Enjoy a selection of high-quality meals in modern staff restaurants
• Use attractive fitness and swimming pool offers or the gaming room as a creative retreat
• As part of a sustainable mobility concept, parking facilities are available on site (according to internal guidelines)
• Take advantage of unbeatable, year-round discounts at renowned retailers and over 200 top brands
• Benefit from fleet discounts when purchasing new cars or receive ongoing discounts on fuel with our fuel card

Are you interested? Do not hesitate and submit your complete application documents online today. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Contact
Kristof Wildmann

Workplace
Kaiseraugst

Workload
100%

Position
Employee

Industry
Electrical + Mechanical