Manager Study Test Items - Neuchatel, Switzerland
Be a part of a revolutionary change.
At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business, and building our future on smoke-free products.
With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.
It’s so rare in R&D that everything aligns to create the ideal conditions for outstanding work. Right now, at PMI, that’s exactly what’s happening. R&D is the driving force for our bold new vision: to replace cigarettes with a revolutionary portfolio of alternative products.
Join us and you’ll have the resources, support and technology you need to break new ground and see ideas come to life. You’ll be surrounded by some of the brightest scientists in their fields, with fast access to subject experts and commercial decision-makers.
If you’re creative, courageous and ready to take risks, you can make a huge impact and propel your career in an endless number of directions. Ultimately, by delivering our smoke-free and beyond nicotine future.
Your ‘day to day’
As a Manager Study Test Items, you will be in the center of creating evidence for our smoke-free future, playing a key role interacting with all Life Sciences, Products and Manufacturing teams, to ensure smooth supporting activities that are part of the management of test products for studies (Clinical and non-Clinical). You will also ensure that all needed activities are done on time for the study start, carry out and closure.
More specifically, you'll
1. Be accountable for the end-to-end manufacturing planning, production and supply of investigational product, from demand consolidation to warehouse delivery. Consolidate demands of test items with requesters (Project Managers, Program Leaders, Study Managers). Arrange Supply Shipments with Fulfilment Planners, CROs and local PMI warehouses, from PMI/ 3rd parties’ production to local warehouses. Build scenarios for manufacturing and regularly align with teams depending on status of studies. Ensure compliance with studies budget, as well as legal, compliance and study requirement are respected for product supply per market local regulation including regulatory aspects.
2. Coordinate and negotiate internally/externally to ensure in-time manufacturing (Operations, Product Department, Manufacturing Centers, Fulfilment Planners, Local Markets, CROs, PMI manufacturing entities).
3. Meticulously lead, collect and organize all essential manufacturing and shipment documentation for the Studies’ Trial Master File, including batch release certificates, airway bills, packing lists, and proforma invoices.
4. Drive multi-functional support for Lines Extension by aligning Life Sciences activities related to toxicology (in vivo and in vitro studies), pharmacokinetic studies, and regulatory requirements. Ensure comprehensive Life Sciences input for Human Use Testing (HUT) and serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC), providing critical insights on safety surveillance and readiness.
5. Lead the coordination of all the administrative tasks for non-clinical activities and testing for enabling the deployment of our products for complex markets. Such as: product sampling shipment ensuring product is delivered at the lab accordingly to specific timing and packaging requirements / PO placement support and alignment with planner team on execution timelines, receipts and budget figures / continuous follow up with external lab team to ensure the testing requirements and capacity are aligned with the need.
6. Handle ad hoc requests outside of calendar projects, on material sampling (consumables and devices), ensuring thorough follow-up and successful execution of lab assessments.
7. Report to the Manager Life Science, Programs & Projects in the Portfolio Programs Delivery & Governance team.
Who We’re Looking For
1. Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related fields, or equivalent experience.
2. Minimum 5 years’ experience in Life Sciences, food, pharmaceuticals companies or in academia, leading activities in R&D logistics, Operations / Manufacturing, Innovation Management, scientific and/or engineering project teams, communicating, presenting, and influencing at all levels of the organization.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring all timelines and metrics are met. Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with individuals, also senior / teams. Sound ability to take initiative, anticipate and raise potential issues, adapt to new challenges, take ownership, and plan strategically for long-term success. Meticulous attention to detail for accurate data collection, documentation, and reporting.
4. Strong ability to identify issues and implement solutions quickly. Sound collaboration skills to work effectively with researchers, clinicians and other teams. Strong organizational abilities to lead study documentation, schedules, and resources efficiently.
5. Proficiency in data entry, database management, and using electronic data capture systems.
6. Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
What We Offer
Our success depends on the people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress.
Join PMI And You Too Can
1. Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
2. Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
3. Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
4. Take pride in delivering our promise to society: a smoke-free future.
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