Project Management Team Lead ; w​/m​/d

As our Project Management Team Lead, you will lead and develop our Project Management team while helping evolve the function into a strategic business partner. Combining project leadership, business analysis, and continuous improvement, you will help translate business needs into practical solutions and measurable outcomes.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers
• Build strong Project Management and Business Analysis capabilities across the team
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, challenges, and strategic priorities
• Lead complex cross-functional projects, including technology-focused initiatives
• Oversee project priorities, risks, dependencies, resources, and governance
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and ways of working
• Support organizational change and transformation initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business, IT, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field
• 5–10 years of experience in Project Management and/or Business Analysis in a matrix organization
• Proven experience leading complex, cross-functional projects and project teams
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency at a C1 level in English
• Experience with technology-focused projects
• PMP, IPMA, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is a plus
• Pharma or healthcare experience is a plus
• Residency in Switzerland and a valid work permit

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers
• Build strong Project Management and Business Analysis capabilities across the team
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business needs, challenges, and strategic priorities
• Lead complex cross-functional projects, including technology-focused initiatives
• Oversee project priorities, risks, dependencies, resources, and governance
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and ways of working
• Support organizational change and transformation initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Business, IT, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field
• 5–10 years of experience in Project Management and/or Business Analysis in a matrix organization
• Proven experience leading complex, cross‑functional projects and project teams
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency at a C1 level in English
• Experience with technology-focused projects
• PMP, IPMA, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification is a plus
• Pharma or healthcare experience is a plus
• Residency in Switzerland and a valid work permit

Join Ascent and thrive in a certified top‑tier workplace, recognized by “Best Place to Work” and Kununu as one of the top 5% employers in our sector. We're committed to innovative thinking and championing diverse career paths in the pharmaceutical industry.

• Embrace flexibility our hybrid work set up and benefit from comprehensive health insurance and 24/7 mental health resources.
• Enjoy a work‑life balance with both Swiss and US public holidays, in addition to 25 days standard paid leave.
• We nurture your professional growth with a range of training opportunities and a personal budget for external courses.
• Your well‑being is further supported by an annual wellness stipend and a monthly transportation allowance.

At Ascent, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in a collaborative, respectful, and progress‑driven environment. Your journey to excellence and real‑world impact starts here.