Life Sciences - Project Manager (French Speaking)
Our client is a software-as-a-service provider that transforms manufacturing operations in life science industries using advanced analytics and artificial intelligence. Following their recent Series C round of growth funding, we are looking for ambitious new team members who are motivated to directly impact our future growth and success.
Their mission is to improve global health by optimizing how medicines are manufactured so that pharma and biotech companies can provide patients worldwide with the right medicine at the right time and price.
The Position
Reporting to the VP of ACS, our client is looking for a Project Manager responsible for leading project meetings, coordinating resources and project planning between internal and external stakeholders, tracking project progress/status, and managing project risk.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on time.
- Develop project scopes and objectives.
- Manage Scrum boards and Jira Roadmaps for project progress.
- Perform Sprint meetings (Planning, Standup, Review, Retrospective).
- Report and escalate to management as needed.
- Manage the relationship with the clients.
- Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
- Be proactive and propose platform improvements.
- Analyze and interpret the needs of the client's customers, building specific solutions that fit those requirements.
- Detect future business opportunities for sales.
- Work collaboratively with data scientists, quality engineers, usability experts, and clients to improve the Platform and expand the range of standard solutions.
Qualifications
Must-have (French Speaking)
- Experience in managing projects in manufacturing industrial applications such as ERP, SCADA, LIMS, or MES.
- Technical background, preferably in Engineering (Industrial, Electronics, IT, Physics, Life Sciences) with demonstrated experience in Life Sciences Industrial Processes.
- At least 5+ years of experience leading projects within an Agile/Scrum methodology.
- Experience in software development companies focused on the pharma market.
- Expertise in Jira and Google suite.
- Knowledge of Business Intelligence: ETL / Data Warehouse methodologies.
- Familiarity with software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum/Lean) and management of deadlines.
- Fluency in English; Spanish and other European languages are valued.
- Able to work in a team and project-oriented.
- Availability to travel for visiting clients is required.
Nice-to-have
- Basic Understanding of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning algorithms.
- Basic understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and principles.
- Knowledge of Cloud Platforms and IIoT is valued.
- PMP Certification is desirable.
Skills
- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
- Business Analysis capabilities.
- Goal-oriented, with a high level of energy and biased to action.
- Excellent communication skills- both written and verbal.
- A team player with a positive attitude.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
What Our Client Offers
- Full-time and permanent contract and immediate start.
- Competitive salary in the sector.
- An open and collaborative work environment with a young and dynamic team.
- Flexible schedule.
- Private medical and dental insurance.
- Stock options.
- Career plan and scheduled salary reviews.
- Team Building Activities.
Our client's mission is to advance manufacturing operations performance so pharma and biotech companies can provide patients with the right medicine at the right time and at the right price with a faster time to market.
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