Senior Project Manager

The Engineering team is responsible for executing all investment projects in accordance with planning and within budget, while guaranteeing robust installations performant for producing high quality pharmaceutical products. Based on qualification & validation tests and the necessary documentation, we prove the suitability & cGMP compliance of the installation.

We develop projects starting from project definition and scope up to and including start-up in production, after which the new installations are handed over to production & maintenance. In addition, we ensure building for the future following the site master plan. We are also a center of excellence in the different technologies that are used for fractionation of blood plasma into proteins to improve patient life’s.

Our responsibilities include ao. Process Equipment, the required Black & Clean Utilities but also the engineering disciplines Civil, Mechanical, Piping, E&I, … During construction and installation, we monitor the construction site and guarantee the safety of all ongoing activities. We are also constantly looking for opportunities to innovate!

The projects are varied, going from process/productivity improvement to quality or safety improvement, modification of existing production lines, ...

Being part of the Engineering team means being central within the organization and having a high exposure; from the work floor to the site leadership team!

Working with Prothya BioSolutions means working within a dynamic environment in which a flexible mindset is key for success. This entails additional challenges but also opportunities! As a potential candidate you must be able to adapt to this changing framework, assist in creating success and be able to transfer this to the involved parties & colleagues.

Your responsibilities

As a Senior Project Manager you will be managing large, long-term multidisciplinary projects across Prothya's entire strategic portfolio with high impact and high risk of failure that contribute to achieving the desired business direction. You will also provide functional leadership to one or more larger multidisciplinary project teams (7-25 FTE).

Reporting hierarchy; Global PMO Manager

Initiating projects

• Identify Sponsor and Stakeholders (Senior Users and Senior Suppliers) involved in the projects;
• Coordinate project proposals and project plans, and ensure correct communication;
• Determine the scope of the project by collecting wishes and requirements;
• Determine tasks, activities, roles and responsibilities for the project team members;
• Prepare project related budgets and business cases regarding the profitability of the projects;
• Carrying out risk analyses;
• Determine project timelines and quality of deliverables.

Managing projects

• In terms of Project Engineering: you are responsible for basic and detailed design complying with project objectives and site specifications and requirements.
• Deliver projects within budget, quality, schedule and scope as per the Prothya Project Management Standard, and communicate warnings and deviations;
• Analyze the impact of changes on time schedule, budget, scope, quality and agreements made in such a way that the strategic objectives are achieved. Ensure alignment and approval with Sponsor and Stakeholders in making appropriate decisions to achieve strategic objectives and being responsible for implementing them;
• Identify and assess problems and risks in the planning - the progress - the quality - the results and agree on solutions with the Sponsor and Stakeholders;
• Act as the point of contact for Sponsor and Stakeholders and report periodically on the progress of projects and interim project results;
• Manage the promotion of the interests of Sponsor and Stakeholders;
• Communication: ensure a transparent, fluent and effective communication with all internal stakeholders as well as with external partners.

Complete projects

• Evaluate projects, including reporting of realized benefits in relation to the business case, record lessons learned and transfer any remaining points to the organization;
• Present and explain project results to the Sponsor and Stakeholders;
• Ensure transfer, archiving and assurance of project results in the organization.
• Be accountable for the financial completion, the delivered products, their quality and the time required to realize them;
• Complete agreements and contracts and transfer them to the organization.

Your profile 

• Engineering Masters Degree, preferably in Chemical Technology, Biochemistry or Process Technology.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience among which at least 4 years in project management position preferably within pharmaceutical industry, in a production environment.
• Preferred experience in designing Pharmaceutical process engineering, Pharmaceutical manufacturing, process validation, equipment validation.
• Knowledge of project management systems and tools (eg MS Office, MS Project)
• Knowledge of project management methodology
• Knowledge of GxP, cGMP procedures, EMA/FDA requirements & risk management tools HAZOP/FMEA
• Strong English speaking and writing skills. Preference for also Dutch speaking/writing.
• Knowledge and experience in plasma or other proteins manufacturing environment is a strong plus.
• You are able to build up the necessary (technical) knowledge and to bring innovative ideas to keep improving.
• You are able to multitask and know how to set priorities.
• You have hands-on mentality and eagerness to dive into the content.
• Talent for writing clear and complete documents.
• Strong planning, communication and organizational skills.
• Team player and team coach versed in different disciplines.
• Analytical and structural attitude.
• Independent.
• Problem solving ability with a broad area of interest.
• Proactive, and flexible

Our offer

The following employment conditions apply:

• Full-time employment
• 8.33% end of year bonus and 8.33% holiday allowance
• Flexible working hours in consultation
• Personal training budget of €2,000 per 3 years
• Contribution to travel expenses from the first kilometre
• Good accessibility by public transport and private parking
• Pension plan at Zorg & Welzijn

Learn More

Are you looking for a position at a flexible, fast-growing company with an interesting history? Then this position might be something for you! At Prothya you can count on an attractive, safe and challenging working environment where everyone gets the chance to show the best of themselves. There is also plenty of room to grow, innovate and learn! Do you recognize yourself in the profile and do you want to take on this challenge at Prothya BioSolutions? Then we would like to receive your resume and motivation via the apply button on this page. We aim to give you a response back within a week.

Acquisition is not appreciated. Prothya will not accept unsolicited assistance from agencies for this vacancy. CVs (in whatever form) sent by intermediaries to any employee of Prothya without a valid written search will be considered the property of Prothya for which no compensation is due in any way.