Head of Technical Project Management, Zurich Switzerland

CSL Vifor is looking for a Head of Technical Project Management to build, lead and develop a state-of the-art team of Technical Project Managers.

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing Science and Technology Drug Product you will be responsible for managing a team of Technical Project Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the co-ordination of the technical life cycle management program for CSL Vifor and provide state-of-the-art project as well as program management skills for technical operations and lifecycle management projects
  
• Management and development of a team of technical project managers to enable individual growth, excelling in their role and feed CSL's talent pipeline
  
• Initiation, design, oversight, driving and closure of projects within agreed timelines

• Scientific qualification, such as pharmacist, biotechnologist or chemical engineer, bachelor's degree, Master level or equivalent
  
• Project and Program Management methodology eg. PMI, LEAN Six Sigma or equivalent/by experience
  
• Languages: English fluently
  

• Experience in leading a team (functional and line-management)
  
• Experience in the management of interdisciplinary projects in an international environment
  
• Experience in establishment and maintaining of program, project/portfolio management structure
  
• Strong stakeholder management and engagement
  
• Charismatic leader, able to convince people and unify teams behind a common goal
  
• Advanced communication and negotiation skills
  
• Advanced strategy understanding and mindset
  
• Experience in Pharma CMC and GMP requirements
  
• Experience with international companies and contractors
  
• Strong Analytical skills