Senior Project Manager QC Laboratory📣 Job Ad

About the Role

Atos is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Quality Control Laboratory operations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position is integral to a strategic localization program, where the role serves as the technical and project interface with a local manufacturing partner. The objective is to ensure the local partner's manufacturing capabilities align with Novo Nordisk's quality standards and regulatory requirements, directly impacting patient access to essential medicines.

Role Context and Responsibilities

As the Senior Project Manager and Work Package Owner (WPO) for the QC Laboratory aseptic manufacturing scope, you will be responsible for supporting SaudiBIO, the local partner, in technology transfer, laboratory readiness, analytical method transfer, and the ramp-up of operations. This senior role offers high visibility within a significant localization program. You will report to the Program Head and be a key member of the program localization management team, driving and coordinating Novo Nordisk's QC Laboratory support activities.

• Act as the Work Package Owner for the QC Laboratory, representing Novo Nordisk in interactions with SaudiBIO.
• Coordinate QC Laboratory technology transfer and analytical method transfer activities.
• Support the design, setup, qualification, and validation readiness of the QC Laboratory.
• Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to the local partner in accordance with Novo Nordisk standards.
• Ensure compliance with EU GMP, Novo Nordisk Quality requirements, and local regulatory expectations.
• Manage project milestones, risks, and interfaces with other work packages.
• Support the QC Laboratory ramp-up until stable routine operations are achieved.

About the Department and Program

This role is within Global Manufacturing & Supply, specifically supporting the establishment of sustainable manufacturing capabilities in key markets. You will join GCM DP RoW, part of Novo Nordisk's Global Manufacturing Services (GMS) organization. The KSA localization program is a multi-phase initiative in collaboration with SaudiBIO, focused on developing local pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. The program involves upgrading existing facilities and expanding for further localization, contributing to Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 through high-quality pharmaceutical production.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and thrive in complex, cross-cultural environments. Essential qualifications and experience include:

• An advanced degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Substantial experience within QC Laboratories, including expertise in analytical methods, validation, and GMP compliance.
• Proven experience in technology transfer and QC Laboratory readiness.
• Solid project management experience in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across different functions and with partners.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.