Engineering Project Manager

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong engineering or technical background to lead cross-functional initiatives within a GxP-regulated biopharmaceutical environment. The role involves overseeing the full project lifecycle - from scoping and execution to closure and process handover - with a focus on strategic improvement, compliance, and stakeholder alignment.

Interviews and offer can happen this week so get in touch ASAP to discuss further!

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Initiation: Define and align project scope, timelines, roles, stakeholders, risks, and budget. Prepare business cases and secure sponsor approval.
• Execution & Delivery: Lead and manage cross-functional teams across departments. Monitor progress, control scope, timelines, quality, and cost. Proactively manage risks and escalate where needed.
• Governance & Reporting: Report project status, risks, and milestones to sponsors and steering committees. Ensure clear stakeholder communication and alignment.
• Closure & Handover: Document results and lessons learned. Oversee formal handover to operations and ensure contract and documentation closure.
• Coaching & Process Improvement: Coach junior project leads and contribute to the improvement of internal project management methodologies. Advise senior management on strategic opportunities.
• GxP Compliance: Ensure adherence to existing and emerging GxP regulations. Participate in or advise on SOPs, deviations, and change control processes. Complete required GxP training.

Your Profile:

• Master's degree (or HBO+ with significant experience) in Biotechnology, Chemical/Process Engineering, Life Sciences, or related field.
• 8+ years in the pharmaceutical/biotech sector
• 4+ years in (strategic) project management
• Proven experience in GxP-regulated environments
• Certified in project management (e.g., Prince2 Practitioner, PMI PMP)

Key Skills:

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management
• Structured, independent, and results-driven
• Fluent in Dutch and English (written and spoken)
• High integrity, detail-oriented, and resilient under pressure
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills

Interested? Apply below or send your CV to to discuss further!