Global Pharma Operations Project Manager

About the role

As Global Pharma Operations Project Manager, you will take on a newly established role with a unique opportunity to shape and elevate our global pharma operations. You will drive pharmaceutical compliance and operational excellence across regions and sites, with a strong focus on understanding our current state and scaling our operations to meet future ambitions. With an end-to-end perspective across inbound logistics, manufacturing, and outbound operations, you will enhance efficiency, implement innovative digital solutions, and ensure full traceability and data integrity throughout the value chain. Working closely with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders, you will lead strategic projects and key operational initiatives, while building and strengthening pharma competencies across the organization. By establishing and scaling best practices, you will help define industry-leading standards within global Operations and play a critical role in developing a compliant, efficient, and digitally advanced pharma operation. Your key responsibilities include: Lead and deliver global projects focused on pharmaceutical compliance, data integrity, and operational excellence across regions and sites. Drive cross-functional digitalization initiatives to standardize and optimize processes across inbound logistics, manufacturing, and outbound operations. Act as a global ambassador for pharma standards, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA) and internal best practices. Own and manage project execution, including timelines, budgets, resources, and stakeholder communication. Drive digital integration and optimization of ERP D365 and manufacturing systems to ensure end-to-end traceability, compliance, and data transparency. Ensure robust data integrity and documentation practices, including batch records, quality documentation, and audit readiness. Oversee and strengthen quality and compliance frameworks, including audits, deviation handling, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA). Support supplier qualification and risk-based supply chain management to ensure consistent quality and business continuity. Develop and implement global standards, SOPs, and training programs to embed pharmaceutical compliance and operational best practices. Act as a change agent to foster a culture of continuous improvement, digitalization, and compliance across global Operations. At Alfa Laval, we embrace a hybrid work model, providing you the flexibility to work from home when it aligns with your tasks. This position is at our Kolding office, with an expected travel commitment of approximately 25 - 35 days per year. What You Know A degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field. 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or operations. Strong knowledge of GMP, GDP, and global pharmaceutical regulatory frameworks, with practical application in operations. Experience working across end-to-end operations, including supply chain, manufacturing, and quality. Experience with Dynamics365 system and digital transformation initiatives in a global environment. Solid understanding of traceability, data integrity, and digital compliance within regulated industries. Proven ability to lead projects and influence stakeholders in a global, cross-functional environment. Experience driving change and transformation in complex organizations. About You You bring a global mindset and thrive in collaborating across cultures, regions, and diverse stakeholders. You communicate clearly and confidently, with the ability to influence and act as a trusted ambassador for pharmaceutical processes and standards. With a structured and analytical approach, you are comfortable navigating and solving complex operational challenges. You are also a proactive change agent, motivated by improving how things work and driving digital and process transformation in a global, regulated environment. For more information, please contact. OD Manager Product Group, PG Hygienic Fluid Handling, Lars Gydesen on lars.gydesen@alfalaval.com Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Claus Wiinholt on claus.wiinholt@alfalaval.com Please send your application and resume through the link below, no later than 30st of June 2026 We do not accept applications via email, they will be deleted,

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