Global Project Manager

We are looking for a Principal Project Manager (PM) to manage a range of projects, based on their stage and complexity. This role encompasses a variety of assignments including development pipeline, line extensions, post-approval, technology, and continuous improvement initiatives. The PM will work independently, effectively prioritizing and managing workload to meet team goals with limited direction. The role includes flexibility for global time zone interactions and occasional travel to external partners for collaboration and planning activities.

holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field, supported by 8 to 11 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biopharmaceutical sectors. They should possess significant expertise in managing drug or medical device development and commercialization projects, with a focus on combination products and vendor collaboration. Proficiency in industry-standard project management tools, such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Google Suite, is required, alongside a thorough understanding of 21

CFR
820.30 design control requirements. A PMP certification is considered a valuable asset for this role. Furthermore, the candidate should demonstrate the ability to manage complex projects independently within a fast-paced environment and possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Fluency in English is required, while proficiency in German, Japanese, or Danish is advantageous

• Start Date:
  
  01.09.2026
• Latest Possible
  
  Start Date:
  
  01.11.2026
• Planned Duration of Employment: 12 months
• Extension: likely
• Workplace:
  Basel
• Home Office:
  No
• Travel:
  Yes:
  Within Switzerland, Willingness to travel approximately 10-20%.

In collaboration with the Technical Development Team Lead (TDTL) & Device Team Leader (DTL), the PM will translate device strategy into actionable plans, focusing on three key areas:

• Execution: Drive team activities to meet project and design control deliverables
• Team Dynamics: Ensure effective communication and facilitate team performance in a regulated environment using various processes and tools for planning, communication, budget, schedule, compliance, and risk management
• Maintains full understanding of program milestones for the Core, Lifecycle, Technical Development and associated teams and links them to the Device Team plan
• Effectively applies PM best practices and utilizes tools for planning, communication, team building, collaboration, decision-making, issue & risk management, lessons learned, knowledge management and budget tracking
• Develops & updates Design & Development Plan and establishes contingency plans as needed
• Ensures transparent communication of key team information and escalates issues as appropriate
• Establishes positive team dynamics through team building
• Promotes collaborative environment across team members
• Facilitates efficient decision-making and issue resolution
• Identifies team risks and mitigation plans

• Manages project scope and facilitate necessary changes
• Facilitates project plan development and execution, and monitor the project schedule
• Integrates deliverables with other teams linked to the product
• Ensures effective team dynamics and positive team environments

• Anticipates and manage risks with proactive contingency plans
• Facilitates risk management process and issue resolution

• Assesses Team dynamics and leads team building activities to enable and sustain a high performing team environment
• Establishes relationships and network with other stakeholder Teams and PMs

• Develops and adapts project communication tools to drive awareness of project progress and risks across stakeholders including external collaborators (e.g. dashboard)
• Acts as Device Team Leader back-up for Team communication as required
• Liaises with other Teams to manage cross-functional activities and issues and risks

• Facilitate effective team meetings with clear outcomes and follow-up actions
• Forec…