Head of Project Management Office (PMO) and Risk Management - Global Operations Biologics

Location: Basel, Switzerland; Porrino, Spain; or Slough, UK. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Company

hirify.global is a global life sciences company with more than 30 sites across five continents, manufacturing medicines and supporting customers in turning breakthrough ideas into viable therapies.

What you will do

• Lead the global operations network PMO and translate business needs and corporate priorities into an actionable project portfolio.
• Evaluate initiatives by business value and return on investment, align projects with organizational objectives, and track sustained financial and operational benefits.
• Develop project management frameworks, methodologies, tools, standards, and best-practice sharing aligned with global requirements.
• Establish risk management policies and procedures, coordinate risk assessments and audits, recommend mitigation actions, and ensure regulatory and internal-standard alignment.
• Manage performance reporting using project data, operational metrics, and risk insights; provide escalation support for network project managers.
• Develop PMO capabilities across up to eight sites on three continents through planning support, training, coaching, recruitment, and onboarding.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Risk Management, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Practical experience in PMO leadership and operational risk management within a global organization.
• Expertise in portfolio prioritization, project governance, benefits realization, and translating strategic objectives into operational initiatives.
• Proficiency with project and portfolio management tools such as Planview, and knowledge of recognized methodologies such as PMP or PRINCE2.
• Strong leadership, coaching, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, including the ability to influence without direct reporting authority.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience using data to guide decisions and communicate performance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.
• Business-fluent English and strong intercultural experience working with senior global stakeholders.
• Proactive, hands-on approach and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• MBA or another relevant advanced degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in a globally connected life sciences organization.
• Work with teams across three continents and up to eight operations sites.
• Culture centered on Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion, and Integrity.
• Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and employee ideas.
• Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates and their families, if needed.

Hiring process

• Apply for the position through the stated application process.