Director Project Management

at  Ardena

ABOUT US

As a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) within the pharmaceutical industry, Ardena is dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical companies, from virtual biotech to major players, in bringing their valuable molecules to the clinic and market. Our commitment extends to providing a comprehensive and integrated portfolio covering drug substance and drug product development, manufacturing, logistics, and bioanalytical services.
With a rapidly growing international orientation, Ardena boasts a team of 500+ professionals operating across five strategically located sites. Our presence spans Belgium (Gent), The Netherlands (Oss and Assen), Spain (Pamplona), and Sweden (Södertälje). Embracing an open and transparent culture, we hold team spirit, an open mindset, and ownership as key values within our organization.
We are a dynamic force in drug development, offering compelling career opportunities to skilled and motivated individuals seeking to make their mark in the rapidly expanding global pharmaceutical industry. If you’re looking to thrive in a challenging contract research and development environment, collaborating with experts to innovate drugs for unmet medical needs, Ardena could be the ideal workplace for you.
For the Ardena Business Unit Drug Product Development and Manufacturing (DDM) based in Mariakerke (Gent, Belgium), we are looking for a

YOUR KEY ROLE

As Director Project Management, you are responsible for a senior and independent team of Project Managers. In this position you will coordinate and supervise the planning and execution of all activities assigned to the Project Managers. You keep an overview on the project progression, think along and act as a problem solver when necessary. An important point of attention in this position is to coach the Project Management team in a commercial and customer driven way of working. In addition to heading the Project Manager team, you will manage a limited number of customer projects yourself and support the DDM technical sales team. The Director Project Management is part of the Management team of the Drug Product Development and Manufacturing site in Belgium.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the Project Managers with respect to processes, planning, price setting, invoicing and escalated issues
• Coaching and supporting the team and individual team members; follow up on personal development
• Responsible for task delegation, workload, resources and backup in the project manager office
• Monitor progress in work orders and projects
  Participates in customer meetings to support the Project Manager and/or help to identify new business opportunities

Control and implement actions to improve and/or increase efficiency and ensure uniformity in project management processes

• Project management & business development support
• Developing project design (content, overall plan, budget, timelines) together with Ardena Gent DDM technical experts
• Draft Statement of Work and follow-up approval process
• Planning, management, coordination, and financial control of approved projects
• Maintaining relationship with existing customers and pro-actively advise customers on next steps/projects for their current and future projects.
• You will report to the Business Unit Director and you represent the Project Managers within the local management team