R&D Project Manager

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

We believe that diversity adds value to our business, our teams and our culture. We are committed to equal employment opportunities that foster an inclusive environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team within Scientific Innovation Office (SIO), the R&D organization of Grifols Biopharma.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of various development projects. This role requires a strategic thinker with excellent organizational and leadership skills, capable of driving projects to successful completion within scope, time, and budget constraints.

What your responsibilities will be

Project Planning and Project Investment decisions (start, end, stage-gate)

• Coordinate cross-functional team through the Business Case evaluations for project investment decisions (start, end and stage-gate), following the D&T stage-gated process (DP1 to DP5).
• Ensure clear recommendations (for Top mgmt decision-making) and efficient process (strategic, agile).
• Partner with all functions, but particularly with Technical Lead (responsible of Technical Strategy), Global Marketing (responsible of Business Requirements) and Controlling (responsible of Financial Model).
• Develop and maintain the Project Scope, Development Plan and Target Product Profile (TPP) with input from key stakeholders. Facilitate and manage the agreement from team members to line management. Ensure project documentation is complete, current, and archived appropriately.
• Set-up a cross-functional team. Ensure team members' R&R are clearly defined.

Project Execution

• Coordinate cross-functional teams from project initiation to closure, ensuring R&D project alignment with company goals, business and regulatory requirements.
• Responsible for planning, tracking, reporting and adjusting the project schedules at both the workstream detail level and rolled-up levels. Identify and manage the critical path activities.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and ensure the implementation of mitigation strategies. Communicate project status, risks and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
• Manage Project Teams to steer towards effective governance decisions in project steering committees with Senior Executive Leadership.

Cross-functional leadership and teamwork

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives are met and alignment between senior management decisions and project plans.
• Actively partner across the organization to build strong relationships and ensure engagement at all levels prior to key decisions
• Foster a collaborative, performing and innovative project environment.
• Elevate excellence of project execution and project / portfolio management by leading or participating in improvement initiatives

Who you are

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, education, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration).
• Requires between 3 to 5 years of R&D Project Management experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong understanding of Pharmaceutical R&D processes, product development cycles, and innovation management. Proven track record of successfully managing complex Pharma R&D projects.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with exposure to Senior Executive Leadership.
• Strong Interpersonal skills to influence, build consensus and moderate conflict. Steer towards results and solutions.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Ability to think strategically and execute methodically.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Well developed planning skills, with knowledge of PM software (e.g. Smartsheet, MS Projects).
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English language.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) is a plus.
• Education (Bachelor or Master) in a Life Science field or Career experience in a Technical R&D position (e.g.clinical, product/process development) is a plus.

What we offer

It is a brilliant opportunity for you, Grifols is fully aware that its employees are one of its major assets. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere that encourages all our employees to develop their professional careers in an excellent working environment.

Information about Grifols is available at www.grifols.com. If you are interested in joining our company and you have what it takes for such an exciting position, then don't hesitate to apply

We look forward to receiving your application

Grifols is an equal opportunity employer.

Flexibility for U Program: Hybrid Model

Flexible schedule: Monday-Thursday 7-10 to 16-19h and Friday 8-15h.

Benefits package

Contract of Employment: Permanent position

Location: Sant Cugat del Vallès

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