Project Manager External Manufacturing (m/f/d, tem-porary, 100%)

Project Manager External Manufacturing (m/f/d, temporary, 100%)

Your Responsibilities

• Manage one or more product development projects for externally manufactured diagnostic consumables.
• Ensure definition and delivery of product requirements and specifications in alignment with internal stakeholders, external suppliers, and procurement.
• Lead design and industrialization activities, including setup of manufacturing lines at external manufacturing sites from raw materials to final packaging.
• Monitor project scope, timelines, budget, resources, quality, and risks while ensuring timely delivery of work packages.
• Lead cross‑functional matrix project teams and drive continuous improvement in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Communicate project progress effectively to stakeholders and support supplier selection and maintenance.

Your Skills and Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related technical discipline (BSc or MSc).
• Several years of project management experience in product development, manufacturing, MedTech, diagnostics, or a regulated industry.
• Knowledge of Process Management methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and in‑vitro diagnostic related regulations, such as ISO 13485, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR part 820 etc.
• Experience with external manufacturing, supplier management, and industrialization projects.
• Strong knowledge of risk management, project planning, budgeting, and stakeholder management.
• Structured, proactive, and solution‑oriented working style with strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent German and English.
• Team player who works efficiently and flexibly in interdisciplinary teams.
• Decision maker, taking the lead where appropriate and necessary.
• Very good communication skills and ability to gain trust with various stakeholders (from shopfloor to senior management).
• International travel availability: 10–20%.
• You will work in Central Switzerland for an ambitious, dynamic company with a very good working atmosphere.
• You benefit from a versatile field of activity.
• You work in a company with a flat hierarchy, short decision‑making processes.
• You can expect a pleasant working atmosphere, an uncomplicated and collegial cooperation.
• You benefit from modern and attractive working conditions.
• An attractive salary and very good social benefits round off the offer.
• The contract is limited to 1 year with a high likelihood of an extension.

Who we are

Congenius provides tailored expertise and leadership to global firms, established SME's and aspiring start‑ups in the medical device, IVD and pharmaceutical industry. If you enjoy working with a diverse range of people across a broad range of projects and are passionate about making a positive contribution to the MedTech industry, then joining our dynamic team could be your next rewarding career step.