MSAT Program Manager

• A unique opportunity to shape the future of the company and contribute to strategic decisions
• The possibility of growing within an innovative and rapidly expanding field: clinical supply, pharmaceutical process development, and new product introduction
• A dynamic and young working environment with daily challenges
• An enriching and versatile role
• Opportunities to work within an international group with multiple sites around the world

As an MSAT Project Manager (Manufacturing Science & Technology), you are responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing process transfer, New Product Introduction (NPI), Process Performance Qualification (PPQ), and process change projects, ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, timelines, budgets, and quality objectives.

You act as the single point of contact between internal teams and customers, coordinating all cross-functional activities involving Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Analytical Development, Validation, Engineering, Supply Chain, HSE, Regulatory Affairs, Business Development, and Contract Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead MSAT projects from initiation through to successful completion.
• Define project scope, deliverables, milestones, governance structure, and integrated project schedules.
• Coordinate process transfer, process validation, change management, and documentation activities.
• Ensure compliance with GMP regulations and ICH guidelines (Q8–Q10 and Q12), while delivering project milestones on time.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, deviations, CAPAs, and change controls using a risk-based approach in accordance with ICH Q9.
• Facilitate project governance meetings, prepare project dashboards, provide regular reporting to senior management and customers, and monitor project resources and budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement of MSAT practices by capturing lessons learned and standardizing project management and technical methodologies.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual commitments, project scope, and confidentiality requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Master's degree or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or an equivalent qualification.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment.
• Proven experience in MSAT, pharmaceutical development, process engineering, or GMP project management.
• Experience in process transfers, Process Performance Qualification (PPQ), and aseptic fill-finish operations is highly desirable.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GMP requirements, process transfer, change control, deviation and CAPA management, and ICH guidelines.
• Solid project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct line authority.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet) and quality/manufacturing systems (eQMS, LIMS, MES, and ERP).

Personal Competencies

• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Customer-focused with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Languages

• Fluent in French and English (minimum C1 level in English).

If you recognize yourself in this profile, we invite you to submit your complete application package.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.