Senior Project Manager - Pharma Sector

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe.

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Within our consult business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential of every project.

The project :

From the beginning, the Mace consultancy pharmaceutical and life sciences sector set out to make a difference in the industry.

Established in 2013, the team has grown in size and scope with employees based in the UK, Europe and America, with wider coverage throughout the globe.

We provide a range of services to the research and biopharmaceutical sectors ranging from managing global property portfolios and business case development to construction delivery, fit out and managing operational facilities

To achieve our growth targets to deliver a leading service, we’re hiring for a senior project manager in Switzerland to join our pharma team.

You will oversee multiple projects- small value through to 100M+ CHF. Including offices, laboratories, and production facilities.

This role will be site based in Basel.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are :

Safety first - Going home safe and well :

• You will promote Mace's value of safety first, exhibiting visible safety behaviours, sharing lessons learned and using safety moments and Mace's HSW framework to support the safety and wellbeing of all Mace staff.
• You will possess technical expertise in local health and safety rules and regulations relevant to project portfolio.
• You will promote a diverse and inclusive working environment and understand the importance of the wellbeing of the people in your team.

Client focus - Deliver on our promise :

• You will ensure robust quality systems are in place, and suitably managed in line with service excellence.
• You will manage delivery from project inception / brief, through design development and planning, contractor procurement and construction phase in accordance with the overall delivery program and agreed project milestones.
• You will manage tasks and associated deliverables in support of the associate director and other senior leaders, alongside the wider project and client teams, to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of the project.
• Responsible for leading projects to deliver the agreed outcomes within time, cost and quality requirements.
• Guides and coordinates with all relevant parties to understand and deliver project objectives and key performance indicators, providing day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team.
• Delivers internal fee expectations, together with appropriate risk mitigation and change management.

Integrity - Always do the right thing :

• You will manage project budgets and highlight any risks, challenges and mitigations.
• You will support the long-term development of your function or business unit (BU), creating a sustainable business future.
• You will commit to making a positive impact for our people, our clients, and our planet, and take ownership for holding others to account who do not uphold the Mace values.

Create opportunity - For our people to excel :

• You will manage design and wider consultant teams in a collaborative manner to ensure effective completion of responsibilities.
• You will lead and manage the project team and relevant stakeholders to achieve strategic project key performance indicators (KPIs).
• You will actively network, innovate, and seek understanding of best practice, utilising the full depth of knowledge of Mace group, the centres of excellence, Mace way control centre and knowledge hub.

You’ll need to have :

• Proven successful experience in delivering construction projects in the pharmaceutical sector.
• A solid understanding of estimating, scheduling, contracts administration, procurement, commercial controls and reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in communicating, coordinating activities and collaborating with stakeholders.
• Proven understanding of project management methodologies and practices.
• Display strong communication and negotiation skills to support the client / customer focus.
• Proactively manage internal budgets and fees, delivering agreed outcomes (where appropriate).
• Proven competency that understands construction methodologies and sequencing.
• German language skills desirable.
• Able to work in Basel full time.
• Relevant PM experience in pharma, real estate and FM.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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