Project Champion

Project Champion – Drug Product Manufacturing | Life Sciences | GMP, Capacity Expansion & Technical Projects

Company Description

A global leader in the Life Sciences industry, this organization focuses on advancing drug manufacturing through innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration. With operations spanning multiple continents, the company is committed to improving human health by enabling efficient and compliant production environments. Employees are empowered to take ownership of their work, contribute to high-impact projects, and grow professionally within a culture of continuous improvement.

Job Description

As a
Project Champion – Drug Product Manufacturing
, you will lead technical expansion and capacity increase projects to support production ramp-up activities. You will provide critical technical input to project design, ensuring compliance with operational requirements and regulatory standards (including EU GMP Annex 1). This role requires strong project governance, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and the ability to drive projects to completion on time and within scope.

You will also play a key role in implementing best practices, managing change controls, and supporting deviation and troubleshooting activities, ensuring that manufacturing processes and equipment align with cGMP standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute technical expansion and capacity increase projects within Drug Product manufacturing.
• Provide technical input to project design, ensuring compliance with GMP and regulatory standards (e.g., EU GMP Annex 1).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external suppliers to achieve project objectives.
• Manage project governance and ensure timely delivery within defined scope and quality standards.
• Develop and implement best-practice processes aligned with industry and regulatory expectations.
• Manage change control, troubleshooting, and deviations related to projects and equipment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and quality teams to establish and maintain operational procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of
  2 years\‘ experience
  in a
  GMP-regulated manufacturing environment
  (Drug Product experience preferred).
• Proven track record in
  project coordination or project management
  within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with
  CAPEX projects
  and
  equipment qualification
  is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of
  cGMP
  principles and
  Annex 1
  requirements.
• Fluent in
  English
  ;
  German
  is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; highly collaborative and results-driven.
• Agile mindset with the ability to perform under pressure and manage shifting priorities.
• On-site role –
  no home-office option
  .

Additional Insights

Location:
Visp, switzerland

Department:
Drug Product Manufacturing / Engineering

Work Type:
On-site

Interested?
Please send your CV to
Miguel Gomes
at
m.-
or reach out directly at