Global Engineering - Global Project Manager (f/m/d)

About Us

We are one of the leading European contract manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, biotech and healthcare sectors, with some 2,300 employees in Germany, France, Finland, UK and Norway. For us, the next step is always the one that matters most. Our fast pace drives us forward, fills our working environment with life and spurs our growth. Our winning formula for shared success: room for passion. Because we know that passion is the best medicine when it comes to excellent service around the world. Welcome to NextPharma.

NextPharma is seeking a dynamic leader to drive the evolution and enhancement of our Engineering & Maintenance function. This is a dual leadership role that requires both strategic oversight and hands-on technical expertise.

Role Overview

The Global Engineering Global Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Project Management: Managing the most critical and/or strategic projects within NextPharma’s capex portfolio – ensuring they are delivered on-time, on-budget and in-full
• Engineering Leadership: Managing the Group’s Capex & Maintenance processes, budget and delivery of reliable & robust engineering and maintenance practices; whilst driving operational excellence across equipment, utilities, and facilities.

This role requires strong leadership, regulatory expertise, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Engineering Leadership

• Program / Project Management & Compliance:

  • Establish and maintain Group-wide guideline, policies, procedures, and technical standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant national and local regulations
  • Management of project, program and stakeholder to ensure on-time, on-budget and in-full project delivery.

• Risk & Incident Management:

  • Conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
  • Benchmark practices against pharmaceutical industry standards.
  • Lead investigations into accidents and incidents, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
  • Drive adoption of tools and systems for continuous improvement.

• Engineering Leadership:

  • Oversee the Group’s Capex budget (creation, adherence, and management).
  • Lead capital project delivery, contractor management, and engineering processes.
  • Develop and implement robust maintenance strategies for equipment and utilities.
  • Ensure all engineering activities meet regulatory, validation, and audit requirements.
  • Drive continuous imp