IT Project Manager (Pharmaceuticals)

TL;DR

IT Project Manager (Pharmaceuticals): Managing the full lifecycle of IT initiatives to support diagnostic and monitoring platforms in the pharmaceutical sector with an accent on regulatory compliance and clinical data integration. Focus on coordinating cross-functional teams, managing budgets and resources, and ensuring the delivery of complex digital systems in regulated environments.

Location: Hybrid (Spain), onsite presence required 1-2 days per week

Company

Global technology consulting company specializing in IT solutions for pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and consumer goods.

What you will do

• Manage full IT project lifecycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones to ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and manage resource allocation effectively.
• Identify risks and issues, proposing mitigation strategies and escalating when necessary.
• Support Agile practices, including sprint planning, retrospectives, and backlog prioritization.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience managing IT projects, preferably in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, or diagnostics.
• Strong expertise in budget control, resource management, timeline tracking, and risk management.
• Familiarity with IT systems, cloud-based solutions, software development lifecycles (SDLC), and integration patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Agile (Scrum, Kanban) and traditional project management approaches.
• Excellent oral and written English proficiency.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work mode with flexibility to balance work and personal life.
• Unique benefit of having every other Friday off.
• Dedicated budget for social activities and team gatherings.
• Continuous learning opportunities through training and mentorship.
• Career growth facilitated by a structured Seniority Program.

Hiring process

• HR Interview to discuss background and career aspirations.
• Practical exercise consisting of a short case study and presentation.
• Technical interview with the team to discuss the project vision.