Senior Project Manager Drug Development (m|f|d)

Bergisch Gladbach - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 07-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As Senior Project Manager you will support global drug development programs from early development through to worldwide regulatory this role you will lead the cross-functional project management effort ensuring that timelines interdependencies and critical deliverables are aligned across all contributing functions. You will serve as the central operational driver to keep the project team coordinated on track and focused on achieving key development milestones.

Key Responsibilites:

Lead global project management activities for assigned drug-development programs ensuring coordinated execution across key functions such as clinical regulatory CMC safety medical biostatistics and operations.
Develop and maintain integrated project timelines with clear critical-path awareness; track progress manage risks and ensure transparent communication of milestones and deliverables.
Drive cross-functional alignment by coordinating interdependencies facilitating efficient handovers and ensuring that all functions meet their commitments within agreed timeframes.
Identify and manage risks and issues proactively; collaborate with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies and resolve challenges that may impact program success.
Prepare high-quality project updates and documentation for governance and leadership reviews ensuring operational excellence through effective meetings action tracking and clear documentation of decisions.

Qualifications :

You hold a degree in life sciences (or equivalent); an advanced degree (e.g. MSc PharmD PhD) is preferred.
You bring proven experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with substantial involvement in global drug development programs; experience in planning and executing regulatory submissions (IND BLA MAA etc.) is a plus.
You have a proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects in a matrix environment with strong project planning timeline management and organizational skills.
You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and are highly proficient in project management tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet or equivalent).
You are execution-focused accountable and able to lead by influence in a matrixed team environment. You anticipate challenges bring structure to complexity and drive decisions forward.

Additional Information :

What we offer

Working with free and self-determined time management also mobile working
An intercultural environment characterized by diversity and flat hierarchies
Freedom to contribute creatively and play an active role in shaping the company
Individual further training in our Miltenyi University as the core of the Miltenyi DNA
30 days of vacation discounted ticket to Germany (e)-bike leasing capital-forming benefits company pension plan disability insurance canteen and much more.

Diversity is the bedrock of our creativity

Our mission: To innovate treatments and technologies and tackle the worlds most serious health challenges. And thats why we connect the dots across various disciplines linking different perspectives skills and abilities.

You and your talent are welcome here in our inclusive and collaborative environment. So come as you are. Regardless of gender sexual identity age ethnicity religion or disability.

Become part of our team and focus on pushing the borders of medicine.

We look forward to your application

If you want to work in an open creative and supportive team this is the place for you. We look forward to receiving your application along with your salary expectations and availability.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Responsibilites:

Lead global project management activities for assigned drug-development programs ensuring coordinated execution across key functions such as clinical regulatory CMC safety medical biostatistics and operations.
Develop and maintain integrated project timelines with clear critical-path awareness; track progress manage risks and ensure transparent communication of milestones and deliverables.
Drive cross-functional alignment by coordinating interdependencies facilitating efficient handovers and ensuring that all functions meet their commitments within agreed timeframes.
Identify and manage risks and issues proactively; collaborate with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies and resolve challenges that may impact program success.
Prepare high-quality project updates and documentation for governance and leadership reviews ensuring operational excellence through effective meetings action tracking and clear documentation of decisions.

Qualifications :

You hold a degree in life sciences (or equivalent); an advanced degree (e.g. MSc PharmD PhD) is preferred.
You bring proven experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry with substantial involvement in global drug development programs; experience in planning and executing regulatory submissions (IND BLA MAA etc.) is a plus.
You have a proven track record of managing complex cross-functional projects in a matrix environment with strong project planning timeline management and organizational skills.
You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and are highly proficient in project management tools (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet or equivalent).
You are execution-focused accountable and able to lead by influence in a matrixed team environment. You anticipate challenges bring structure to complexity and drive decisions forward.

Additional Information :

What we offer

Working with free and self-determined time management also mobile working
An intercultural environment characterized by diversity and flat hierarchies
Freedom to contribute creatively and play an active role in shaping the company
Individual further training in our Miltenyi University as the core of the Miltenyi DNA
30 days of vacation discounted ticket to Germany (e)-bike leasing capital-forming benefits company pension plan disability insurance canteen and much more.

Diversity is the bedrock of our creativity

You and your talent are welcome here in our inclusive and collaborative environment. So come as you are. Regardless of gender sexual identity age ethnicity religion or disability.

Become part of our team and focus on pushing the borders of medicine.

We look forward to your application

If you want to work in an open creative and supportive team this is the place for you. We look forward to receiving your application along with your salary expectations and availability.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Key Skills

Business Development
Project Management
Process Management
Product Management
Autocad
Project Management Software
Microsoft Project
Customer relationship management
Budgeting
Product Development
Project Implementation
Google Suite

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Miltenyi Biotec

For over 30 years, Miltenyi Biotec has been a major provider of products and services that drive biomedical research and boost cell and gene therapy. More than 4,700 employees in 23 countries combine excellence in research with innovative products to create cutting-edge solutions that ... View more

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