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  • Valais
  • Recruiter: Karolina Frank

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Senior Technical Program Lead

Our client, a global market leader in the production and process support of active pharmaceutical ingredients, both in the chemical and biotechnology sectors, is looking for a Senior Technical Program Lead for a 12-month contract (with possibility for extension) based in the Valais area, Switzerland.

As part of the Program Office, the Senior Technical Program Lead manages a program which focuses on aligning technical specifications and standards to meet our requirements, it aims to derive cost benefits from OPEX and CAPEX projects, and / or redefining best practice to sustain or improve quality as primary targets.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and track the technical specification and standards creation and updates associated to the targeted areas for improvement, this includes guidance documents, procedures and policy where necessary
  • Collaborate with internal SMEs and standard owners to progress the technical specification and standard review, ensuring alignment with the site's requirements and industry best practices
  • Supports project teams in resolving technical or specification-related issues by facilitating with technical competence across multiple disciplines, in addition to coordinating and communicating
  • Provide regular ‘Time, Cost, Quality’ updates for the program to SteerCo and C-level as requested
  • Assists in the development of the turnover process including roles and responsibilities, workflows and interfaces
  • Supports in the coordination of the turnover scope with Engineering, Construction and CQV
  • Preparation and support of system boundaries for process and non-process systems
  • Management and direction of Mechanical Completions Walkdowns, including capture of punch items
  • Punchlist Management
  • Preparation of Construction Turnover Packages (CTOP)
  • Processing and preparation of mechanical completion certificates
  • Receipt and processing of construction dossiers from contractors

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Relevant working/residency permit or Swiss/EU-Citizenship required
  • Master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Engineering, Project Management) or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience (engineering senior level individual with multi-discipline experience in large investment projects (i.e. Pharma/Biotech industry delivery, concept to commercialization).
  • Proven experience in project management, in LEAN management or a related role, with a focus on technical specifications and standards review.
  • Strong understanding of industry best practices and standards applicable to CAPEX projects.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify areas of improvement and ensure technical specifications meet desired outcomes.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders including experience in Change management and C-level communication.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, capable of tracking and monitoring technical specifications throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Familiarity with project management tools and software is preferred.
  • Fluency in English is a must, Fluency in German advantageous

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