Junior Project Manager

Octapharma är Nordens enda tillverkare av plasmabaserade läkemedel. Vi har vårt ursprung i det svenska läkemedelsföretaget Kabi med mer än 60 års erfarenhet av forskning, tillverkning och försäljning av plasmabaserade och genteknologiskt framställda proteinläkemedel. Vår fabrik och vårt huvudkontor ligger på Kungsholmen i Stockholm. Vi är ca 620 anställda.

Octapharma is a global, family-owned pharmaceutical company and one of the biggest players in the international plasma market. Octapharma is specializing in human proteins, with a growing portfolio of products and a significant pipeline of development compounds. Our products are used mainly in three therapeutic areas: hemophilia, intensive care and diseases of the immune system.

An opportunity has arisen with Octapharma OAB in Stockholm, Sweden, for a Junior Project Manager for our recombinant FVIII product Nuwiq®.

Octapharma strives for diversity and dynamics in the workplace. It means that we are looking for a mix of people from all aspects, with focus on personal qualities and skills. It also means that we offer diverse and flexible work and working culture. Do you want to join?

 

We are seeking

We are currently looking for a Junior Project Manager – a person, who is open to work with a multi-national and cross-functional team. You should be able to prioritize and manage complex projects with a pro-active, solution oriented and communicative personality. Strong interest in biotech/pharmaceutical industry is essential and knowledge and experience in biopharmaceutical product development is highly appreciated.

This is a full-time, permanent position to be filled as soon as possible. We apply a six-month probationary period.

 

The job

Autonomous management of assigned project and sub-projects including all project management related aspects.Project reporting and documentation (i.e. meeting minutes, status reports, presentations).Project management and controlling support if needed (i.e. documentation, drafting of time plan, project outline, follow-up on assigned work packages, etc.).Organization of Project Team and Steering Group meetings.Start-up of new sub-projects.

 

The ideal candidate

A minimum of a Masters Degree in Life Science (e.g. Biotechnology) or equivalent work experience with 3-5 years in pharmaceutical or biotech industries.Some experience in project management.Ability to lead a large project team and coordinate multiple tasks.Self motivating, goal directed and able to motivate people.Timeline focused and milestone oriented.Excellent communication skills in English and Swedish (German would be an advantage).Good organization and planning strength.Proficiency with MS Office Programs.

 

How to apply

We are looking forward to your application!

For questions, please contact the Head of Project Management IBU Stockholm, Irena Knappik, on irena.knappik@octapharma.se or tel. +46 8 5664 3365

Union representative for Unionen is Zahra Kafash-Hoshyar, tel. +46 8 5664 3313 and for Akademikerföreningen, Tomas Mårtensson tel. +46 8 5664 3276

Please apply as soon as possible! The selection process may be started before the last application date, on August 16th 2015.