Job Title: Senior Program Manager
Location: Freiburg, Baden-Wรผrttemberg, Germany
Company Overview:
The company is a leading drug delivery device manufacturer based in the Freiburg, Baden-Wรผrttemberg, Germany, with a mission to deliver innovative and reliable solutions to the pharmaceutical and medical technology industry, ensuring patients receive the highest quality treatments.
Position Summary:
The Senior Program Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing technical and process improvements on the production lines, which involve large and complex assembly and injection lines. Additionally, they will be responsible for managing the lifecycle of existing equipment and driving new projects and/or the introduction of new equipment. Supporting the quoting process and establishing a strong technical and process-oriented relationship with customers are also important aspects of this role. Furthermore, the Senior Program Manager will be involved in planning qualification and validation activities to ensure compliance with relevant GMP regulations and industry standards.
Responsibilities:
- Identify opportunities for enhancing the efficiency, quality, and safety of production lines. Lead initiatives to implement improvements, collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Develop strategies to optimize the lifecycle of existing equipment, ensuring its continued performance, and assessing when replacements or upgrades are necessary.
- Take ownership of new projects related to equipment upgrades, new product introductions, and facility expansions, ensuring successful execution from concept to completion.
- Collaborate with the sales and engineering teams to provide technical expertise during the quoting process, ensuring accurate cost estimates and adherence to customer requirements.
- Act as a technical point of contact for customers, addressing their inquiries, resolving technical issues, and fostering strong relationships.
- Develop qualification and validation plans for new equipment, processes, and changes, ensuring compliance with relevant GMP regulations and industry standards.
Qualifications:
- The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Technical Engineering or a related field.
- Preferred experience in the MedTech/Pharma industry with a deep understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Proficiency in both English and German, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of successful project management and process improvement implementations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment and lead project teams effectively.
- Flexibility to travel up to 10% of the time as required to support projects and customer interactions
Joining the company will provide the selected candidate with an exciting and challenging opportunity to make a significant impact on the healthcare industry. They offer a competitive salary package and a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and career development.
If you are passionate about cutting-edge medical technologies, possess a strong technical background, and have experience in the MedTech/Pharma industry, the company encourages you to apply and become an integral part of their dynamic team.
