OE - Associate Project Manager (Automation Technology)

About SHL Medical
SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth. Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

Job Overview
A dedicated and experienced Project Manager with strong technical background, attention to detail and a background in operation excellence and industrialization in the medical device or pharma industry.

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate new equipment introduction projects with a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled experts, in terms of move-in to production site, verification/validation schedule management before mass production.
• Lead major retrofit activities in mass production equipment with engineering team / machine supplier till resume production.
• Plan and manage all aspects of the equipment life cycle in mass production (annual budgetary for upcoming year, annual inspection with machine vendor, service contract, and retrofit/improvement).
• Responsible for assets transfer to new production site, in terms of scheduling, cost, resource control.
• Establish and maintain appropriate structures to ensure communication, flow of information and documentation within the project.
• Ensuring effective implementation of requirements enabling fast ramp up of production and benefit realization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Applied Sciences is preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in product development, NPI, industrialization, scale-up and high-volume production
• Project management experience in highly complex areas with numerous stakeholders; proficient in corresponding PM methodologies and tools.
• Experience with automated assembly processes would be a plus.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: GMP production / medical device quality systems (i.e. ISO13485, GMP, FDA CFR21) / supply chain management / contract manufacturing.
• Combination product experience is an asset.
• Strong intercultural and interdisciplinary communication skills; excellent written and verbal English.
• Experience in international collaboration programs and good at building professional networks
• Able to work under pressure to achieve short-term targets without compromising long-term objectives.
• Capable of handling communication and cooperation with stakeholders over distance.

We Offer

• Challenging assignments in a fast-growing and innovative industry.
• A multicultural team and modern working environment with state-of-the-art facilities and technologies.
• A place where we take pride in the inclusive and collaborative environment we have built - one where a true sense of belonging fosters meaningful exchange and shared growth.
• Various opportunities for personal and professional development within a global organization.

Interested in joining SHL Medical and in supporting us with your expertise and personality? Then we look forward to receiving your application to our Talent Acquisition Department.

For more information on SHL Medical, please visit: shl-

Please note: We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this position.