About us
As a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) within the pharmaceutical industry, Ardena is dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical companies, from virtual biotech to major players, in bringing their valuable molecules to the clinic and market. Our commitment extends to providing a comprehensive and integrated portfolio covering drug substance and drug product development, manufacturing, logistics, and bioanalytical services.
With a rapidly growing international orientation, Ardena boasts a team of 500+ professionals operating across five strategically located sites. Our presence spans Belgium (Gent), The Netherlands (Oss and Assen), Spain (Pamplona), and Sweden (Södertälje). Embracing an open and transparent culture, we hold team spirit, an open mindset, and ownership as key values within our organization.
We are a dynamic force in drug development, offering compelling career opportunities to skilled and motivated individuals seeking to make their mark in the rapidly expanding global pharmaceutical industry. If you're looking to thrive in a challenging contract research and development environment, collaborating with experts to innovate drugs for unmet medical needs, Ardena could be the ideal workplace for you.
For the Ardena Business Unit Drug Product Development and Manufacturing (DDM) based in Mariakerke (Gent, Belgium), we are looking for a
DIRECTOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT
The Ardena DDM Business unit located in Belgium provide clients with a full-service solution from formulation development, analytical method development and validation, demo batch production, stability studies, clinical GMP batch production, QC testing, labelling and randomization, QP release, storage and shipping through to regulatory support for molecules in the early phase of development. In 2023, our current drug product services in oral dosage forms (granules, capsules, tablets, solutions, etc.) wasexpanded with aseptic fill and finish capabilities for the development and clinical production of small and large molecule injectable formulations.
The DDM Project Managers are the primary point of contact for our customers. Together with the customer, they define the project scope and design. They manage the project on a daily basis, from negotiation with the customer on project design and budget, through high level follow up on the execution of the project plan within Ardena Gent DDM, until completion of all deliverables. They make the connection between the customer and the internal DDM organization to assure project deliverables in accordance to set timelines, budget and agreements.
Your key role
As Director Project Management, you are responsible for a senior and independent team of Project Managers. In this position you will coordinate and supervise the planning and execution of all activities assigned to the Project Managers. You keep an overview on the project progression, think along and act as a problem solver when necessary. An important point of attention in this position is to coach the Project Management team in a commercial and customer driven way of working. In addition to heading the Project Manager team, you will manage a limited number of customer projects yourself and support the DDM technical sales team. The Director Project Management is part of the Management team of the Drug Product Development and Manufacturing site in Belgium.
Your key responsibilities
Participates in customer meetings to support the Project Manager and/or help to identify new business opportunities
Control and implement actions to improve and/or increase efficiency and ensure uniformity in project management processes
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What we offer
Join us in shaping the future of drug development and be part of a team that values your contributions and personal growth. Apply now and embark on an exciting journey with us!
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For more information about the role, please contact Stijn Maertens. Email: , Tel:
Only candidates eligible to work in the EU will be considered for the position. Unfortunately, given the high volume of applications we receive for our vacancies, these professionals (not entitled to work in Belgium) will not be given a status update.
Agency calls will not be appreciated.
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