Project Manager

  • Salary: Competitive
  • REF Number: v-157077
  • Consultant: Robert Angrave
  • Contact: 01246 457716
  • Date Published: 08.10.2025
  • Industry: Pharmaceutical
  • Location: Neuchâtel, Switzerland
  • Functional Expertise: Research & Development

CK QLS are recruiting for a Business Process Excellence Lead to drive transformation and continuous improvement across our clients biotech manufacturing site.

In this key role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, optimize, and redesign core business processes — enhancing efficiency, agility, and simplification in how we work.

As a change champion (e3+), you will lead Lean, BPM, and organizational change initiatives that foster innovation and enable sustainable performance improvement.

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a global healthcare company dedicated to improving patient lives.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and deploy continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives using Lean, BPM, and e3+ methodologies.
  • Map, analyze, and redesign business processes to eliminate inefficiencies and drive operational excellence.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate automation, AI/ML, and digital tools into core processes.
  • Define and monitor KPIs and performance metrics to ensure measurable improvement.
  • Act as a change leader, engaging and coaching teams to adopt new ways of working.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and collaboration across the site.

What You Bring:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Life Sciences, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in process improvement, operational excellence, or business transformation, ideally within pharmaceutical, biotech, or manufacturing sectors.
  • Proven expertise in Lean Six Sigma and Business Process Management (BPM).
  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and implementing change in complex organizations.
  • Strong analytical, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Familiarity with digital transformation, automation, and AI/ML tools is a plus.
Certifications preferred:

  • Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
  • BPMN certification or equivalent
  • Change Management (e.g., PROSCI, e3+)
Your Profile:

  • You are a hands-on leader and strategic thinker who thrives on simplifying complexity.
  • You build trust, engage teams, and drive transformation with clarity and purpose.
  • You’re passionate about helping people work smarter, not harder — and delivering meaningful impact through process excellence.

If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please reach out to Rob Angrave at CK QLS - please quote 157077 in all communications.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in Switzerland.

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