Project Manager - Pharma Engineering (m/f/d)

Professional | Permanent | Full- / Part-time | On-Site

Our people in Manufacturing & Global Operations share two priorities: getting things done and making things better. If you’re a dynamic person with a positive mindset, you’ll fit in well here. It’s an international team with a powerful spirit of collaboration. Together, we make sure our products meet the highest standards of quality by constantly searching for ways to improve at every stage of our value chain – from the raw materials we buy through to the logistics network that brings our medicines to patients. Join our team and help us make an even bigger contribution to Grünenthal’s future.

What The Job Looks Like

Each day you'll enjoy a variety of challenges, such as:

• Lead and manage engineering projects with full accountability for scope, time, cost, quality, and compliance, applying the Vertical Start-Up (VSU) approach
• Actively contribute to business case preparations and technology transfer projects, including feasibility checks, plant and equipment specifications, process optimization, and profitability analyses
• Ensure a smooth technology transfer and implementation from design to industrialization at the manufacturing site
• Drive the qualification and compliant GxP documentation of machines, systems, and processes in line with regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement scientific and robust engineering solutions to manufacturing challenges using OPEX and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Support the development and continuous improvement of global engineering standards and best practices, and ensure their effective roll‑out at site level
• Embed EHS and Quality “by design” principles in all project phases, proactively identifying risks and sustainable solutions
• Drive Early Equipment Management during the selection, purchase, and commissioning of new machinery to ensure long-term reliability and performance

What You'll Bring To The Table

• University degree in pharmaceutical engineering or a comparable technical discipline
• Extensive experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a strong focus on packaging technologies (e.g. sachets, blisters, bottles for solids and liquids)
• Proven track record in the successful implementation of pharmaceutical engineering projects
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills, with proven experience working effectively across global and local organizations
• Solid knowledge of GMP requirements, technical regulations, and manufacturing processes
• Practical experience with VSU, TPM, Lean and Six Sigma methodologies
• Experience with SAP PM/MM is an advantage
• Knowledge of serialization and aggregation and experience in digitalization are a plus
• Fluency in business English and German, with strong communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

What Are Some Of The Local Benefits

• Bilingual daycare centre “Karlinis” and holiday activities for employees’ children
• 30 holidays, plus 6-8 bridging days and possibility to convert salary into up to 5 additional holidays
• (E-) Bike leasing and e‑charging stations

“In this position you will shape the future of our manufacturing capabilities by driving innovative engineering solutions from concept to implementation. You ensure that new technologies, robust processes, and high‑quality standards come together seamlessly so we can deliver safe, reliable, and trusted medicines to patients. Your expertise helps us build systems that not only perform today but empower sustainable success for tomorrow.”

Elise Abinet, the Hiring Manager