Experienced Project Manager for Engineering & CAPEX Projects

As Senior Project Manager at Xellia Pharmaceuticals you will play a key role in driving our technical project portfolio. You will be responsible for planning executing and managing CAPEX projects that support our strategic transformation and the future relocation of production to sites worldwide.

You will work closely with your colleagues in Technical Services contributing to the development of the Engineering strategy while ensuring that projects are delivered on time within budget and to the required quality standards.

At Xellia our purpose is to make a difference in our patients life every day. We take pride in supporting various production departments and we strive to work with continuous improvements in a collaborative mindset. Director Technical Service Thomas Bruun Pedersen

In the Technical Service we are 65 employees you will become part of a specialized and diverse team of 13 professionals including Technical and Compliance Specialists Project Managers and System owners. We value strong collaboration and look forward to welcoming a new colleague to our team.

We are a dedicated and ambitious team that continuously develops and improves. We work closely across the entire site fostering strong collaboration and knowledge sharing - while maintaining a positive and engaging work atmosphere. Project Manager Jeppe Druedal

Key Responsibilities

• Lead CAPEX projects and cross-organizational initiatives.
• Design install test and document facilities and equipment in compliance with cGMP industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage equipment qualification including URS IQ OQ PQ SOPs and maintenance plans.
• Manage project budgets and financial follow-up in CD BD and DD phases.
• Develop and maintain project execution models and technical standards.
• Drive stakeholder management for the technical project portfolio at the global CAPEX board at executive management level including preparing comprehensive steering committee presentations.
• Support system owners and administrators in minor project management and execution.
• Contribute to strategic planning and support the future relocation of projects to primarily European sites.

Room for development and responsibility
At Xellia every single colleague counts. As a small company we are good at making room for the individual. If you seek out development knowledge or more responsibility you will rarely get no and it gives you the opportunity to dive into your area. Because we know that the belief in talent combined with the desire to grow is the recipe for growth. Both for you and for us.

Your Profile
We are looking for a structured and collaborative Senior Project Manager with strong technical insight and the ability to manage complex projects in a regulated environment.
We imagine you have:

• Experience with cGMP and technical documentation.
• Strong project management skills and experience with CAPEX projects.
• The ability to collaborate across functions and involve relevant stakeholders.
• A structured approach and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience in stakeholder management and presenting to executive leadership.

Are we your new colleagues
We will be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible and no later than December 19 2025. To ensure current GDPR legislation we only receive applications via the job advertisement.

If you have any questions about the position please feel free to contact Director Technical Services Thomas Bruun Pedersen.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Xellia Pharmaceuticals is the global leader in fermentation-based non-beta-lactam anti-infectives supplying Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Finished Dosage Forms (FDFs) to over 500 pharmaceutical companies across 80 countries.

Recognized by the World Health Organization and the European Union for our critical medicines we play a vital role in combating severe infections and antimicrobial resistance. Headquartered in Denmark we operate manufacturing sites in Copenhagen Denmark; Budapest Hungary; and Taizhou China with R&D and commercial operations in eight additional locations globally. As the only European manufacturer of several key anti-infectives and with a heritage spanning over 120 years we are driven by purpose and progress.

With more than 1100 employees our impact starts from within. We offer a workplace where ideas curiosity and initiative thrive and where your role evolves with your ambition. Instead of rigid structures we provide real responsibility freedom to explore and support to grow. Together we shape not only the future of our company and the development of our people but also the health of communities worldwide.

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