Sr. Specialist, Project MR&D CHC Senior Specialist, Project Management nagment

Alfasigma is a privately held global healthcare company founded over 75 years ago in Italy, where it remains headquartered today in Bologna and Milan. The Group operates in over 100 markets spanning Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa.

Over three years ago, we embarked on a transformative journey to become a truly global innovative healthcare company with a leading focus on Gastrointestinal (GI) health. We have experienced remarkable growth, nearly doubled our revenues, expanding geographically, and integrating several key acquisitions. We have also evolved our portfolio, expanded into rare and specialty segments, and strengthened our pipeline and people's capabilities.

But our journey is far from complete! In fact, this is just the beginning of a bold new chapter in Alfasigma's history. We are committed to advancing innovation and leveraging our deep expertise to provide better health and a better quality of life for patients and consumers worldwide and expand our reach across diverse markets.

We are looking for an experienced R&D Project Manager to join a dynamic Consumer Healthcare environment, leading complex cross-functional innovation and development projects from concept to delivery.

Purpose of the Job

Lead cross-functional project teams in the execution of end-to-end projects aligned with business goal Develop and monitor project timelines, deliverables, and budgets, ensuring key activities are completed on schedule and within scope
Make sure that LEAN and Agile tools and approach are used across project management
Manage (or provide operational support in) vendors and contracts (management) for the CHC I&D Team

Principal Accountabilities

Support the definition of project scope, objectives, deliverables
Develop end-to-end project schedules and timelines assuring project on time delivery
Apply LEAN and Agile approach to projects
Monitoring of project activities and track progress against milestones
Support the core team in day-to-day project management activities
Responsible for building the project team and defining tasks
Assist in monitoring project budgets and tracking expenses
Support vendor management activities (e.g., documentation, offers, contract follow-up)
Prepare and contribute to project status reports and updates
Track changes and support their implementation when necessary to meet project deliverables
Identify issues and escalate them appropriately
Contribute to risk identification and support the implementation of mitigation plans for all projects

Qualifications

8 years’ experience as R&D project manager preferably in Consumer Healthcare. Work experience in other industries such as Consumer-Packaged Goods or companies/industries with high speed and large portfolio of projects might be considered.
Scientific/Technical/Engineering Master or PhD degree or similar
Project Management Certification preferred
Very good knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software
Agile and LEAN delivery mastery, including Lean Process Optimization & Value Delivery
Advanced planning and execution,
Analytical and problem-solving skills, risk analysis and mitigation
Effective communication and presentation skills, and good command of the English language.
Negotiation skills and ability to influence with or without authority at levels above and below own grade level
Proficiency in building trust with teams and stakeholders
Proficiency in driving resolution of team conflicts through skilled negotiation and diplomacy, elevating to accountable functional leaders as necessary.

Why Join Alfasigma:

At Alfasigma, we foster a culture where the courage to innovate is key to our success.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and extensive opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our commitment to people and patients is at the heart of everything we do. We value diversity and welcome individuals with unique perspectives and experiences. We believe that open-mindedness, collaboration, and a shared passion for innovation are essential to achieving meaningful progress.

Join Alfasigma and become part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to shaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.