Client Project Manager
We are seeking a skilled Client Project Manager to join our team in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional client experiences through seamless project delivery and proactive communication.
Your Role:
You will lead complex integrated projects tailored to each client's specific needs, driving revenue and growth while maintaining transparent communication channels. Acting as an advocate for the client on-site, you will understand their needs and represent their interests.
Main Responsibilities:
1. Implement industry-leading project management practices using established systems, tools, and processes to manage projects efficiently.
2. Provide a single interface to the client, taking full responsibility and accountability for all operational aspects.
3. Lead and motivate a cross-functional project team of experts to achieve objectives with the highest quality.
4. Manage forecasting, invoicing, revenue recognition, and achieving quarterly and annual landing targets as well as project KPI commitments.
5. Control project scope, working in conjunction with the Proposals Team to prepare amendments or scope changes.
6. Contribute to improving project management standards by maintaining and enhancing templates, processes, and best practices.
Requirements:
1. Degree in a technical field (Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology); a Ph.D. is a plus.
2. 4+ years of CDMO project management experience—preferably in parenteral excipients and/or APIs.
3. Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to balance technical execution and business strategy.
4. Experience in a CDMO or CTO environment, with a deep understanding of project delivery and client engagement.
5. Excellent communication and leadership skills—able to influence stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
6. A proactive, solution-driven mindset with a structured and detail-oriented approach.
7. Fluency in English; German is a plus.
About Us:
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