Job Description

Project Manager | Pharma CAPEX Project | Basel, Switzerland

Lead strategic pharmaceutical projects in one of Europe’s leading life sciences hubs.

We are currently supporting the recruitment of a Project Manager for a consulting assignment based in Basel, Switzerland, within a major international pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

This role offers the opportunity to manage complex CAPEX and engineering projects across highly regulated GMP facilities, working directly with multidisciplinary teams, engineering partners and client stakeholders.

The position is suited to experienced project professionals who combine strong technical understanding, stakeholder management and operational coordination within pharmaceutical or biotech environments.

The Role

As a Project Manager, you will oversee project execution from early engineering and design phases through construction, coordination and delivery.

Working directly on client site, you will ensure alignment between engineering, procurement, construction and operational stakeholders while maintaining project objectives related to scope, timeline, quality and compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading day-to-day project execution activities across engineering, procurement and construction
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams, contractors, vendors and client representatives
• Monitoring project schedules, milestones and deliverables
• Supporting budget management, cost control and change management activities
• Managing contractor coordination and on-site project activities
• Facilitating project meetings and communicating progress updates to stakeholders
• Maintaining project documentation, reporting and project governance standards
• Ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, safety procedures and site standards
• Supporting constructability, feasibility and technical review activities
• Coordinating resolution of technical and operational project issues

Technical Environment

Projects may involve:

• Pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities
• Cleanroom and aseptic environments
• Utilities and process systems
• WFI, clean steam and HVAC systems
• CAPEX expansion projects
• CQV and validation-related activities
• FDA and GMP-regulated environments

Experience within pharmaceutical, biotech or other highly regulated industries is strongly preferred.

Requirements

Candidate Profile

We are looking for professionals capable of combining project leadership with strong relationship management and adaptability within client environments.

Ideal candidates will typically have:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management within pharmaceutical, biotech or regulated industrial environments
• Strong experience managing CAPEX, construction or engineering projects
• Good understanding of GMP / cGMP requirements
• Engineering background or degree in a relevant technical discipline
• Experience coordinating contractors, engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Excellent English communication skills (mandatory)
• Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced international project environments

More senior profiles with 10+ years of experience are highly valued.

Candidates transitioning from senior process engineering roles into project management are also encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Contract Details

• Location: Basel, Switzerland
• Contract Type: 12-month renewable consulting assignment
• Work Model: On-site within the client environment
• Rate: 90–120 CHF/hour depending on experience
• Flexible start date
• Visa support may be provided depending on candidate situation
• Candidates based in Switzerland or neighboring France are welcome to apply

Recruitment Process

The process includes:

1. Initial screening interview with Inautalent Agency
2. Interview with the company’s Global Director and Talent Director
3. Final interview with the end client

Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis as part of an active recruitment campaign. Don’t miss out, apply now.

Why Apply?

This opportunity offers exposure to large-scale pharmaceutical investment projects within an international and technically demanding environment.

You will play a visible role in the delivery of critical engineering and manufacturing initiatives while working alongside experienced technical and operational teams.

If you are looking for a project leadership role combining technical complexity, stakeholder exposure and long-term project visibility within the pharmaceutical sector, with a highly supportive and flexible consulting business backing you up, we would be pleased to hear from you.