Tech Transfer Program Manager​/Leader

Tech Transfer Program Manager / Leader 100% (a)

Entourage Consulting Switzerland is supporting a key pharmaceutical client and is currently looking for an experienced Tech Transfer Program Manager / Leader to lead Drug Product tech transfers including Packaging transfers
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This is a senior, hands‑on role requiring strong end‑to‑end program leadership, cross‑site coordination, and stakeholder management in a regulated pharma environment.

• Lead and execute end-to-end (E2E) tech transfer programs for Drug Product and Packaging
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Tech Transfer Master Plan (TTMP)
• Plan and lead project kick‑off, execution, and close‑out activities
• Coordinate closely with donor and receiving manufacturing sites
• Manage timelines, scope, budget, deliverables, and dependencies
• Ensure alignment with cGMP, regulatory, and quality requirements
• Prepare and deliver project status reports
  , dashboards, and KPIs
• Present updates to Steering Committees and senior stakeholders
• Act as primary interface between client, sites, QA, MSAT, Supply Chain, and external partners
• Support issue resolution, change management, and decision‑making
• Travel occasionally to manufacturing and packaging sites across Europe
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical Tech Transfer (Drug Product and/or Packaging)
• Proven experience leading multiple tech transfer projects simultaneously
• Strong expertise in drafting and executing Tech Transfer Master Plans
• Demonstrated program and project management experience (E2E delivery)
• Experience coordinating donor and receiver sites across geographies
• Solid understanding of GMP, Quality Systems, and regulatory expectations
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and drive execution in complex environments
• Willingness to travel within Europe
• German:
  Fluent (mandatory)
• French:
  Nice to have

• Strong knowledge of ICH and GMP guidelines and tech transfer best practices
• Experience with MSAT, CMC, QA, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs interfaces
• Familiarity with process validation, PPQ, and commercial readiness activities
• Experience managing external CMOs/CDMOs
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Experience with risk‑based decision making and data‑driven reporting
• PMP, Prince2, or equivalent project management certification is a plus
• University degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or Life Sciences
• Work on high‑impact pharma programs with leading industry clients
• Be part of a dynamic and expert consulting team
• Gain exposure to complex international tech transfer initiatives
• Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Quality Assurance and Engineering
• Industries:
  Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Business Consulting and Services