Job Description

The Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) oversees schedules, meetings, and progress tracking; addresses technical challenges; and ensures structured, well-documented, and coordinated project execution across all phases through the following areas of responsibility:

• Leads and delivers small CAPEX engineering projects from initiation through successful completion
• Provides continuous project and/or construction management support for engineering activities
• Defines project scope, requirements, deliverables, and success criteria
• Develops, maintains, and controls project plans, schedules, milestones, and budgets
• Coordinates and aligns contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless execution
• Oversees on-site activities, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, cost, and schedule requirements
• Proactively identifies risks and issues, implement mitigation measures, and escalate when necessary
• Prepares and presents clear, structured project updates covering status, risks, issues, and next steps

Prestigious pharmaceutical companyTemporary assignment for the next 6 months
In order to be considered for the role, the selected candidate must have:

• Successfully completed bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial) or Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology) or equivalent
• Minimum 5-7years' proven experience as Project Manager and/or Construction Manager supporting small CAPEX projects
• Experience working within a pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing environment with solid understanding of GMP requirements
• Experience operating in a regulated, internal, and controlled engineering environment
• Fluency in English (spoken and written); additional languages are an advantage
• Ability to work independently while integrating effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering organization
• Strong organizational, planning, and structuring skills with the ability to deliver clear, accurate, and timely project reporting
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and align internal and external stakeholders

Our client, an internationally renowned pharmaceutical company is recruiting. On its behalf we are now looking for a Senior Project Manager (m/f/d) for Solothurn area, to join an international team for a period of 6 months with an immediate availability.
Depending on the selected candidate's performance and motivation, there is the possibility of an extension or a permanent takeover.
An ideal short-term opportunity to strengthen your CV by taking immediate ownership of CAPEX engineering projects within a prestigious pharmaceutical company, gaining valuable GMP-regulated experience.

Skills Required