Project Manager – Pharma Engineering
Grünenthal Group
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Aachen • Germany
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About the role
- Lead and manage engineering projects with full accountability for scope, time, cost, quality, and compliance, applying the Vertical Start-Up (VSU) approach
- Actively contribute to business case preparations and technology transfer projects, including feasibility checks, plant and equipment specifications, process optimization, and profitability analyses
- Ensure a smooth technology transfer and implementation from design to industrialization at the manufacturing site
- Drive the qualification and compliant GxP documentation of machines, systems, and processes in line with regulatory requirements
- Develop and implement scientific and robust engineering solutions to manufacturing challenges using OPEX and structured problem-solving methodologies
- Support the development and continuous improvement of global engineering standards and best practices, and ensure their effective roll-out at site level
- Embed EHS and Quality “by design” principles in all project phases, proactively identifying risks and sustainable solutions
- Drive Early Equipment Management during the selection, purchase, and commissioning of new machinery to ensure long-term reliability and performance
Requirements
- University degree in pharmaceutical engineering or a comparable technical discipline
- Extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a strong focus on packaging technologies (e.g. sachets, blisters, bottles for solids and liquids)
- Proven track record in the successful implementation of pharmaceutical engineering projects
- Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with proven experience working effectively across global and local organizations
- Solid knowledge of GMP requirements, technical regulations, and manufacturing processes
- Practical experience with VSU, TPM, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
- Experience with SAP PM/MM is an advantage
- Knowledge of serialization and aggregation and experience in digitalization are a plus
- Fluency in business English and German, with strong communication and presentation skills
- Willingness to travel up to 10%
Benefits
- Bilingual daycare centre “Karlinis“ and holiday activities for employees’ children
- 30 holidays, plus 6-8 bridging days and possibility to convert salary into up to 5 additional holidays
- (E-) Bike leasing and e-charging stations
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
pharmaceutical engineeringpackaging technologiesGMP requirementsVSU methodologyTPMLeanSix Sigmaprocess optimizationtechnology transferscientific engineering solutions
Soft Skills
stakeholder managementcollaborationcommunicationpresentation skillsproblem-solvingrisk identificationsustainable solutionsproject managementteam leadershipglobal organization experience