Project Manager - Product Transfer

About the company

Our client is a leading global pharmaceutical organisation committed to improving health through innovation, scientific excellence, and operational expertise. With a strong presence in the Netherlands and an extensive international network, the company develops and manufactures high-quality pharmaceutical products that positively impact patients worldwide.

To support a large-scale strategic programme running through 2030, they are seeking an experienced Project Manager III - Engineering to join their team in Boxmeer. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex technology transfer initiatives within a highly collaborative and international environment.

Your new role

As Project Manager III - Engineering, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating Small Molecule technology transfer projects across multiple manufacturing sites. Acting as a key link between global stakeholders, manufacturing operations, and technical teams, you will ensure transfers are completed successfully, on time, and in compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing multiple site-to-site technology transfer projects from execution through completion.
• Coordinating product and process transfers between manufacturing sites and external partners.
• Monitoring project timelines, deliverables, risks, budgets, and milestones through established governance processes.
• Collaborating closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, Technical Operations, and other cross-functional teams.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for stakeholders across manufacturing sites and global functions.
• Facilitating project meetings, resolving issues, and ensuring alignment on objectives and priorities.
• Supporting regulatory submissions, validation activities, qualification protocols, and transfer documentation.
• Providing guidance, coaching, and support to local transfer leads and project teams.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance technology transfer methodologies and best practices.
• Ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, company standards, and regulatory expectations throughout all project phases.

This position requires approximately 75% on-site presence in Boxmeer and occasional travel within Europe (10-20%), primarily to manufacturing sites in Germany and France.

What you’ll need to succeed

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or another relevant scientific or technical discipline.

• A minimum of 10 years of experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, technical operations, product development, or technology transfer environments.
• Proven experience managing complex product or technology transfer projects across multiple stakeholders and locations.
• Strong project management capabilities, including planning, risk management, governance, and execution.
• Experience working within GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments.
• Knowledge of qualification, process validation, change control, deviation management, and technical documentation.
• Experience with Small Molecule pharmaceutical products such as liquids, ointments, creams, sterile injectables, sterile pastes, or powder filling processes.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency with MS Project, Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, Dutch language a plus.

What you’ll get in return

Hays Detachering | This is a project that will start with a contract for 12 months through Hays. Extension to stay within the department is anticipated. At this position, you will get a competitive salary (starting from 69,500) and your travel expenses are covered.

What you need to do now

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