Project Manager

Basic Pharma is an unique Dutch pharmaceutical company that is growing at lightning speed, is constantly building its organization and is constantly specializing and developing. The company focuses on the full breadth of the pharmaceutical industry: from product development, registration, production and commercialization of (bio) pharmaceutical products to pharmaceutical services. Basic Pharma has an ever-increasing circle of national and international customers, from start-ups to multinationals.

The production organization Basic Pharma Manufacturing makes products such as nasal sprays, filled syringes, creams and ointments. In addition, it also supplies clinical study medications and offers various services to third parties, such as quality control and contract manufacturing.

Basic Pharma Technologies is responsible for the development of new products and (manufacturing) processes in a project management office. This is accomplished by a dedicated multidisciplinary team of pharmaceutical experts.

Finally, Interdos the daughter company of Basic Pharma has built up a solid track record with advisory and consultancy services in the field of Regulatory, Pharmacovigilance and Quality.

The availability and combination of all activities under one roof makes Basic Pharma a strong and versatile player within the pharmaceutical industry. Currently there are approximately 200 employees. Basic Pharma's ambitions go further and that is why we are looking for employees who are committed, who consider professionalism of paramount importance and who put the customer first. Does this appeal to you?

Then the vacancy below might be something for you!

At Basic Pharma Technologies B.V. (BPT) we develop new products and (manufacturing) processes in a project management office. This is accomplished by a dedicated multidisciplinary team of pharmaceutical experts from e.g.: RA, QA, QC and product & process development. As you can see you will be working in the heart of our organization. Since the organization is rapidly growing with projects we are looking for an individual with experience in product and/or process development and is specialized in Project Management.

In this very challenging position, where you will manage multiple projects simultaneously. Each project team is developing a new product and/or process for the own organization, as part of co-development or for contract development. Your activities will range from pre-project activities like assisting in business case development up to technology transfer of registered products into a CMO. During the project execution you are on top of things when it comes to budget, scope, quality and timing.

You work accurately and precisely and take initiative and ownership for the projects you lead. You enjoy chairing efficient project meetings while providing space for pharmaceutical specialist to contribute their results and conclusions. You will take care of adequate progress reporting and have business minded attitude. Organizing and planning skills are your second nature. You have a vision for optimizing and implementing novel project management processes.

You have a high level overview of projects and risks and proactively look forward to mitigate these risks.

• Participate in multiple project teams in various project phases;
• Be the central communication node;
• Give project progress reports to the manager development and are on top of timelines and budget
• Prepare investment plans;
• Write plans and build GANTT charts;
• Chair project team meetings and are vigilant on project scope;
• Perform risk assessments and risk mitigations on the project, product and process;
• Collaborate with various pharmaceutical experts;
• Monitor team dynamics and sustain a positive constructive atmosphere;
• Assess ideas and solutions during project team meetings and put them in perspective to the project scope;
• Represent the project and BPT during meetings with suppliers and customers;
• Collaborate with and coach other colleagues in the Project Management Office;
• Facilitate tech-transfer activities for NPD/NPI;
• Continuously improve the organization processes by writing SOP’s and work instructions and integrating them in the Project Management Office

• Self-starter and proactive
• Enthusiastic and eager specialist
• Ambitious and curious person
• Excellent team-player and easily accessible colleague
• Trustworthy and a responsible role model to the team and external contacts

• You are a good organizer and keep track of tasks and priorities;
• You always have a back-up plan;
• You are aware of project risks and how to mitigate;
• You have strong rational thinking skills;
• You are critical on data and your work performance;
• You work accurate and precise;
• You are a self-starter;
• You are able to negotiate to get the best possible deal;
• Preferably you have experience and proficiency in Microsoft Project or can propose and coach a similar Project Management project progress tracking…