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

Seniority Level

Employee

Job Category

Electrical & Mechanical

Job Percentage

100 %

Job Type

Temporary

Reference No.

KWI-EM-T-57692

Description ###

As a first-tier supplier to our renowned business partner, F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd. in Kaiseraugst, we are looking for a motivated and committed Project Manager Automation for a temporary assignment of 1 year, with the option of extension, effective immediately.

The Pharma Engineering Drug Product circle is looking for a Project Manager (Automation Engineer) in the DP Solids KAU sub-circle for the Kaiseraugst location.

In this role, you are part of the «Pharma Engineering Drug Product» circle at the Kaiseraugst location. The team is responsible for innovative, GMP-compliant engineering as well as the reliable operation of complex production plants in galenics. In a modern working environment, Roche supports its business partners from the initial idea through to project implementation and life-cycle management of the systems. As a Project Manager in the solid area of the Launch Production in the LSL in Kaiseraugst, you bear the primary responsibility for the implementation of projects and provide support to operations for technical inquiries.

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

Tasks & Responsibilities ###

• Process and system support: Support of production plants with a very high degree of automation, which are strongly networked with each other as well as with superior IT/OT systems
• Holistic project execution: Independent planning, control, and autonomous execution of automation projects across all project phases - with full responsibility for technical solutions, quality, milestones, deadlines, and timely showstopper resolution
• Financial and resource management: Creation 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 the definition and initiation of investment projects, including cost estimates, schedules, and evaluation of new technologies
• Risk and quality management: Early identification of project risks, development of effective measures for risk minimization, and consistent compliance with project management methods and standards
• Stakeholder management and reporting: Transparent flow of information as well as ongoing reporting and progress monitoring using clear metrics to stakeholders and steering committees
• Process optimization and operational support: Successful project engineering to support production operations as well as continuous analysis and optimization of existing processes to increase efficiency
• Compliance and audits: Active support during audits and inspections by internal departments and authorities in the GMP and SGU environment

Must Haves ###

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

Nice to Haves ###

• Enthusiasm as well as an independent, customer-oriented way of working
• Independence, initiative, and integrity as well as a very high willingness to provide service with a high sense of duty
• Questioning conventional patterns of thought and openness to new, creative ideas - even outside of accustomed fields ("out of the box thinking")
• Ability to break down complex issues and convey them to customers and stakeholders in adapted language

Benefits ###

• Become part of one of the most renowned pharmaceutical companies and actively help shape the future of healthcare
• Experience a corporate culture that promotes diversity and inclusion and in which 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 current 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 continuing education plans
• Enjoy a selection of high-quality food in modern company 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 to you on-site (according to internal guidelines)
• Use unbeatable, year-round discounts at well-known 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 to us online today