Senior Project Manager (Tech Ops)

Location: St. Gallen, Kanton St. Gallen, Switzerland, EMEA

Company

CSL Vifor develops, manufactures, and markets pharmaceutical products and therapies focused on iron deficiency and nephrology as part of CSL.

What you will do

• Oversee Continuous Improvement projects, departmental workload, timelines, deliverables, resources, and execution risks.
• Coordinate resolution of cross-functional technical issues affecting commercial product supply.
• Align project priorities with organizational objectives and support teams in meeting commitments and deadlines.
• Coordinate collaboration and communication with Manufacturing Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs CMC, and Supply Chain.
• Advise the Process Science Lead on operational matters, budget tracking, departmental communications, and organizational updates.
• Drive accountability for departmental commitments and represent Process Science in designated operational meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or equivalent, in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• More than 5 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or development organizations.
• Knowledge of project management principles and experience managing technical projects and cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with external manufacturing organizations, including CMOs or CDMOs.
• Strong organization skills, with the ability to manage multiple interconnected topics and coordinate broad stakeholder groups.
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to take ownership in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English is required.

Nice to have

• Experience in operational management, project management, or business operations roles.
• Operational leadership experience involving execution excellence, prioritization, and clear accountability.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical quality systems and GMP environments.
• Analytical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, and Operational Excellence expertise.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and navigate complex matrix organizations.
• Experience in an international, multicultural environment.
• German language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position within CSL Vifor’s Process Science department.
• Benefits are provided through CSL’s employee well-being program.
• Inclusive culture focused on belonging, curiosity, empathy, innovation, and a diverse workforce.
• CSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable application-process accommodations for individuals with disabilities.