Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation operating within a cutting-edge CAR-T and cell therapy environment. This position sits within the Engineering & Automation function and offers the opportunity to lead high-impact projects supporting critical manufacturing assets and process equipment.
Working closely with the Director and Management team within the Make Asset Management (MAM) department, you will be responsible for driving complex engineering projects from planning through execution while ensuring alignment with operational, quality, and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage engineering and automation projects from initiation through completion.
- Develop and oversee long-term project planning and delivery strategies.
- Support project engineers by ensuring the application of engineering standards and best practices.
- Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations.
- Deliver GxP-compliant automation solutions including PLCs, HMIs, historian systems, equipment connectivity, and server-hosted applications.
- Act as the key point of contact for internal stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing operations.
- Support project portfolio management, resource planning, and departmental priorities.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing and capability development.
- Address technical challenges and project risks to ensure successful delivery.
Requirements
Essential
- Master's degree in Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
- 8-10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Minimum 5 years of project management and/or leadership experience.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects to successful completion.
- Experience within pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or other GMP-regulated environments.
- Ability to work onsite in Ghent 4-5 days per week.
Preferred
- Dutch language skills.
- Experience with pharmaceutical system qualification and validation.
- Systems engineering expertise.
- Experience leading teams or mentoring junior colleagues.
- Knowledge of automation technologies such as PLC, HMI, SCADA, historian systems, and manufacturing equipment integration.
- Experience within cell therapy, gene therapy, or biologics manufacturing environments.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will be a delivery-focused project leader who thrives in a complex and highly regulated environment. While project management certifications are welcomed, the hiring team is placing greater emphasis on mindset, stakeholder engagement, networking ability, and a proven track record of driving projects through to completion.
What's on Offer
- Long-term contract running through 31 December 2027
- Opportunity to work within a leading CAR-T and advanced therapies manufacturing environment
- Exposure to large-scale engineering and automation projects
- Collaborative international team environment
- Highly visible role with significant stakeholder interaction and business impact
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