Become part of a vital chain and contribute to our common goal of making people’s lives better. Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing medicines sourced from human plasma and human cell lines. We are a privately-owned company, where the warmth of family meets the scale of a global organisation.

With over 1600 employees, the Octapharma site in Vienna is the largest production site, and successful research and development location.

We are looking for a Project Manager (m/f/d) to join the International Production Integration (IPI) team within Group Project Management. You will drive technology transfer projects from initiation to handover and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement new production processes and products across global sites.

The position is offered on a fixed-term basis as a parental leave cover until March 31, 2028 .

Join us in shaping our vision to provide new health solutions advancing human life.

Group Project Manager (m/f/d) – International Production Integration – temporary

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and monitor technology transfer projects from initiation to handover, ensuring GxP/GMP compliance
• Coordinate with all stakeholders, track key deliverables and conduct regular project status reviews
• Prepare and maintain essential project documents, including Technology Transfer Plans and Reports, Project Specifications, and User Requirement Specifications
• Support the development and implementation of production equipment, facilities, and utilities, and manage the transfer of new production processes/products between Octapharma sites and external partners

Your expertise and ideal skill set

• Degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences or a related field
• Proven experience in project management within interdisciplinary and multicultural teams (the pharmaceutical industry is desirable)
• Open to international travel and assignments outside Europe (40–60%)
• Fluent in Englisch; German and additional language skills are a plus
• Strategic, process-oriented thinker with strong analytical abilities and an effective team player with excellent communication and presentation skills

Your department – where you make an impact

• We, the Corporate Project Management Office department, together with our local PMOs at the production sites, are jointly responsible for the planning, management, and implementation of projects within the Octapharma Group. As such, we serve as a link between the specialist departments and external partners.
• Our mission is to ensure schedule, cost, and quality targets are met in all project phases using established project management methods.
• Structured knowledge transfer, lessons learned, and ongoing optimization of project processes and tools are promoted in our department.

Thrive with us

• Company restaurant & meal subsidy
• Training & further education
• Health promotion
• Parking spaces and good public transport connections
• Company and team events
  
  

Enjoy these attractive benefits! You can find all offers here: Benefits

The minimum gross salary according to the collective agreement (chemical industry) is EUR 4,270.14 based on 38 hours per week (full-time). As we strive to offer a salary that reflects your individual profile and qualifications, there is a willingness to pay above the minimum salary.

It´s in our blood

We live diversity and stand for equal opportunities as an employer! We therefore look forward to receiving your application – regardless of age, gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.

Do you have any questions? Then get in touch with your contact person.

Stephanie Pistauer, BA MSc

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About Octapharma

Octapharma is one of the largest human protein manufacturers in the world, developing and producing human proteins from human plasma and human cell lines. We employ more than 11,000 people worldwide to support the treatment of patients in 120 countries with products across three therapeutic areas: Immunotherapy, Haematology and Critical Care. With seven R&D sites and five state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Austria, France, Germany, and Sweden, Octapharma also operates over 195 plasma donation centres across Europe and the US. With four decades of experience, we are committed to advancing patient care worldwide.