Project Manager Tech Transfer

Job Description

Are you motivated to contribute to a global, multidisciplinary, and scientific environment that fosters continuous professional growth? Join us at Animal Health Manufacturing as a Project Manager Technology Transfer.

Welcome to the team

Our Global Animal Health Manufacturing organization is part of one of the world’s leading global healthcare companies. The global manufacturing network comprises internal production sites and external partners throughout the world to supply products to customers around the globe. Animal Health offers veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments a wide range of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services.

Our Global Pharmaceutical Technology Support (PTS) group, with over 100 employees, oversees the science, technology, and processes for small molecule products in our animal health organization, including those manufactured internally and by external partners. The New Product Commercialization and Strategic Projects (NPC&SP) team, consisting of 14 employees across various European sites, is responsible for the technology transfer of new biopharmaceutical products from R&D to commercial production. This team coordinates critical activities such as scale-up, validation, and process optimization to ensure successful product launches and maintain robust product supply. Additionally, NPC&SP engages in strategic projects focused on new technologies, product optimization, and complex investigations, driving innovation within our operations.

Your role

The main responsibility of the Technology Transfer Lead is to bring new veterinary biopharmaceutical products into commercial manufacturing sites. In this role, you lead a cross-functional project team that drives technology transfer and supports product registration. You are involved from the first point of contact with R&D during formulation and process development through Process Performance Qualification and post-launch support. In addition, you provide technical guidance to the project team and lead or support technical investigations.

Reporting progress, escalating issues, and highlighting technical or project management risks to leadership are also essential aspects of this position.

Main responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver technology transfers for new veterinary biopharmaceutical products from R&D into commercial manufacturing.
• Partner closely with manufacturing sites, R&D, PTS/ATS, Quality, Supply Chain and Regulatory Affairs to enable on-time, right-first-time product transfers.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the transfer lifecycle, including technical reviews and product and process risk assessments.
• Support regulatory submission activities by contributing to high-quality technical documentation and building strong collaboration with Regulatory Affairs.
• Drive effective project execution through robust planning of budgets, timelines, resources and key milestones for new product transfers.
• Help shape and strengthen best practices, standards and ways of working within your area of expertise.
• Lead technical investigations and problem-solving activities to identify root causes and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Communicate project progress, risks and key decisions clearly to senior stakeholders, governance bodies and global project teams.
• Maintain oversight of project schedules, risks and issue registers, and escalate proactively to support successful delivery.

Your profile

• You bring 10+ years of relevant experience in technology transfer, product development, technical operations, or manufacturing operations within a regulated biopharmaceutical environment.
• You hold a BSc, MSc, or PhD in engineering, chemistry, pharmaceutical technology, or a related field.
• You have strong expertise in technology transfer methodology and technical problem-solving, with the ability to turn complexity into practical solutions.
• You are well versed in EU and US FDA GMP regulations and guidelines, and you apply them confidently in day-to-day decision-making.
• You understand key pharmaceutical business processes, including change control, deviation management, risk assessments, technical documentation, and CMC regulatory processes.
• You bring deep technical knowledge in at least one area of biopharmaceutical products and manufacturing processes, such as solid dosage forms, non-sterile liquids, semi-solids, sterile products, or therapeutic proteins.
• You are an effective project leader who can maintain oversight, manage priorities, and deliver results in a complex, fast-paced matrix organization.
• You communicate clearly and confidently in English, both written and spoken; Dutch, German, or French is a plus.
• You build strong relationships across functions and bring team facilitation, negotiation, and influencing skills that help move projects forward.
• You are proactive, inclusive, and resilient, with a strong sense of accountability and a clear focus on removing barriers and achieving high-quality results.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25%, mainly within Europe.

We offer

• A competitive compensation package aligned with your experience, expertise, and impact.
• Annual bonus opportunities based on individual and company performance.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including retirement plans and wellbeing support.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance, where possible.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development within a global organization.
• A collaborative, diverse, and inclusive international work environment.
• Access to wellness initiatives that support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Career growth opportunities across functions, disciplines, and geographies.
• The opportunity to work on innovative projects that contribute to improving animal health worldwide.
• A dynamic organization that continues to grow, evolve, and invest in its people.

Required Skills:

Adaptability, Aseptic Processing, Cross-Cultural Awareness, Customer-Focused, Driving Continuous Improvement, Freeze Drying, GMP Compliance, Lean Six Sigma Process Improvement, Process Improvements, Teamwork, Technical Problem-Solving