Senior Project Manager - Bioprocess Consumables

Eppendorf is a leading life science company that develops and distributes instruments, consumables, and services for handling liquids, samples, and cells in laboratories worldwide. Eppendorf products are used in academic and commercial research laboratories, for example, in companies in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, as well as in the chemical and food industries.

Working at Eppendorf means being part of a community of more than 5,000 scientists, engineers, and specialists from many other disciplines in over 30 countries. We are all committed to one mission: to be the competent partner and advisor of choice for life science laboratories around the world - with our first-class products, our services, and our reliability.

Responsibilities

As Senior Project Manager - Bioprocess Consumables, you will act as the Core Team Leader of a cross-functional project team with full responsibility for project scope, project budget, and technical implementation, and will be responsible to the Eppendorf Senior Management Team for project success.

• You plan, control, and realize complex, agile development projects up to series production and market launch of innovative and competitive products including accessories.
• You ensure that projects remain within the agreed scope, within schedule and budget, while meeting all quality and regulatory requirements.
• You lead the interdisciplinary project team through all project phases - from requirements gathering, concept and budgeting to handover to production - taking on technical leadership and motivation of the team.
• You work closely with internal and external partners, specialist departments, stakeholders, and international teams, ensuring clear, transparent communication on project status and results.
• You regularly report to management on project progress, milestones, risks, and next steps.
• You identify project risks early, develop suitable countermeasures, and escalate issues to management as needed.
• You are responsible for achieving your individual goals and foster a performance-oriented team culture.
• You actively participate in strategic initiatives and improvement projects in the areas of innovation and program management, contributing your experience from working with cross-site project teams.
• You independently lead end-to-end projects in the area of Bioprocess Consumables and represent the project internally and externally.
• You create and maintain detailed project plans, resource and cost plans including Capex, and keep an eye on milestones, budgets, and delivery targets.
• You define project phases and prototypes, ensure necessary documentation, and establish tools and best practices for efficient project tracking.
• You plan and moderate agile processes (e.g., regular meetings, reviews, retrospectives), involve relevant stakeholders, and actively support your team in removing obstacles.
• You promote a culture of urgency and solution-oriented discussion within the team, without losing sight of the big picture and long-term goals.
• You moderate workshops and team meetings purposefully and use appropriate methods to achieve constructive results.
• You build a high-performing project team, motivate your colleagues, and support the development of innovative solutions.
• You ensure that the project team works according to Lean Development principles and company standards and that project documentation is continuously maintained.
• You work closely with internal departments, other specialist departments, external partners, and corporate headquarters to ensure project success and to further develop internal processes, tools, and Kaizen principles.

Qualifications

• You have a completed technical Master's degree (e.g., Engineering, Natural Sciences).
• You have at least 5 years of professional experience in project management, ideally in the field of plastic consumables or comparable products.
• You have successfully led at least two new product development projects from product definition to market launch.
• You have extensive experience in leading interdisciplinary teams, can confidently manage obstacles, and bring projects to success on time.
• Ideally, you have already worked in the life science industry and are familiar with its requirements.
• You have experience working within a quality management system, preferably according to ISO 13485.
• You work in a process-oriented manner and use project management tools efficiently.
• You have strong leadership skills and can effectively steer teams in a matrix organization through lateral leadership.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, and communicate confidently in an international environment.
• A driver's license class 3 (or B) completes your profile.

We Offer

• Meaning and Impact. At Eppendorf, you work on solutions that improve living conditions worldwide.
• We see what you do. A fair, attractive salary as well as holiday and Christmas bonuses show that your contribution counts.
• Real Balance that truly fits. 30 vacation days and flexible working hours give you the freedom to balance your professional and private life.
• Arriving made easy. With a Deutschlandticket subsidy, JobRad, parking spaces, and e-charging stations, you can get through the day flexibly and stress-free.
• Future you can build on. Employer-funded pension plans and capital-forming benefits give you security - today and in the long term.
• There for you when it matters. From childcare places to our anonymous counseling service, we support you in moments when you need support.
• Learning that moves you forward. With the Eppendorf Academy, digital learning platforms, language courses, workshops, community formats, coaching, and development programs, you grow continuously - both professionally and personally.