We are on an exciting journey as we take an active role in creating the future of the digital healthcare ecosystem. You will decisively contribute to the way pharmaceutical products and medical devices are managed by taking advantage of the latest technological advances. If you are experienced in developing medical products and have a strong interest in modernizing the pharmaceutical industry, we are happy to offer you a place where you get the independence to creatively contribute to the future of healthcare.

As a listed MDAX company, Gerresheimer is a leading global partner to the healthcare and cosmetics industries. We generate sales of around 1.4 billion euros and are represented worldwide with about 10,000 employees. We work daily to improve the quality of life of patients worldwide.

• Manage projects for the development of innovative Medical Devices in the field of Liquid Drug Delivery (Combination Products)
• Lead cross-functional teams (e.g., Mechanics, Electronics, Software, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Industrialization, etc.) and manage multiple projects, varying in size and complexity.
• Develop and implement overall project plan, including schedule, resource allocation, cost and monitor progress against business key objectives and project’s goals.
• Document key information, decisions, actions, issues, scope changes, resources, timelines, and milestones and ensure project management elements and tracking systems are up-to-date
• Guide the preparation and lead the phase/gates reviews, document meeting minutes, applying company QMS and Product Development Process
• Required to establish a high performance culture by fostering personal accountability and commitment to results, and coach and mentor Core Team members to ensure proper preparation, realistic planning and rigorous execution and monitoring of the project.
• Ensure close coordination with international customers and external development and manufacturing partners
• Facilitate project workshops like schedule compression exercises, technical issues problem solving, RCA
• Improve project management phase gate process and actively supports business process improvements, align with all stakeholders and deploy/train the organization accordingly
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned

• Master’s degree or higher education in scientific or technical field
• Project Management certification preferred, Waterfall and Agile (i.e. PMI-PMP or IPMA; SCRUM or SAFe)
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience in leading multifunctional project teams in a global matrix organization
• At least 5 years of Medical Device Industry experience (e.g. 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, MDD, MDR 2017/745)
• Proven track record of successfully leading Medical Device projects from initiation to launch, preferably in the field of parenteral delivery systems (e.g. prefilled auto-injectors, patch pumps)
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team as an individual contributor in a fast paced environment
• Strong negotiation skills in dealing with customers, suppliers and service providers 
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English is required, knowledge of German preferred
• Willingness to travel approx 15%

We offer a challenging, international environment and the opportunity to actively contribute to the company and different teams with knowledge and engagement, and to develop personally. We also offer a modern workplace in a historic building, advanced and flexible working conditions as well as salaries according to performance and well-developed social benefits.

Interested? Please upload your complete application (letter of motivation, CV, job references, diplomas / certificates) by clicking on the "apply now" button. We look forward to reading from you.

Your contact person - For further information please contact Mr. René Ziegler, Senior Recruiting Specialist, +41 62 209 71 00