Project Manager IT (m/f/d)

at  Valneva

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. We take a highly specialized and targeted approach, applying our deep expertise across multiple vaccine modalities, focused on providing either first-, best- or only-in-class vaccine solutions.
We have a strong track record, having advanced multiple vaccines from early R&D to approvals, and currently market three proprietary travel vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, as well as certain third-party vaccines.
Revenues from our growing commercial business help fuel the continued advancement of our vaccine pipeline. This includes the only Lyme disease vaccine candidate in advanced clinical development, which is partnered with Pfizer, as well as vaccine candidates against the Zika virus and other global public health threats.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree level educated (HTL, Bachelor or Master) in natural science or equivalent experience
• Proven track record in the use of project management techniques and tools of at least 3 years
• Qualification in PM or track record in PM and knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management (Waterfall, Agile, …)
• Proven experience managing IT projects from initiation to completion, with a focus on software development, infrastructure deployment, or systems integration
• Solid understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, including regulatory requirements, compliance standards (such as FDA regulations), and industry best practices related to digital initiatives
• Familiarity with digital technologies commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry, such as quality management systems (QMS), Laboratory Information Management software (LIMS), Enterprise Ressource Planning (ERP), data analytics tools, and digital marketing platforms
• Detail-oriented, as well as capable of monitoring the overall development and milestones of assigned projects
• Team player with strong interpersonal/communicational skills and excellent command of English (spoken and written)

• Develop full scale integrated project plans and manage project teams together with a Project Lead
• Responsible for realization and tracking of project milestones, timelines and budget
• Methodical approach to planning, organizing, and managing activities from project initiation to finalization
• Carry out operational project controlling regarding time, quality and budget
• Responsible for setting-up and structuring of assigned projects in all organizational aspects of project conduct with a primary focus on milestone achievements
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (such as marketing, IT, regulatory, and compliance teams) and external vendors to ensure alignment with project goals
• Identify potential risks and dependencies associated with digital projects, develop risk mitigation strategies and proactively address any obstacles that may arise to ensure project success
• Collaborate with QA and SOX teams to ensure that digital solutions meet quality standards, regulatory requirements, and user expectations
• Ensure structured escalation management to all relevant stakeholders, support Coaching and Training initiatives