Zurich, Baar, Bern, or Baden (Switzerland), 80-100%
Senior Project Manager – Life Sciences Software (w/d/m)
Location: Zurich, Baar, Bern, or Baden in Switzerland (occasional travel within EU and North America)
Seniority Level: Professional to Senior (depending on experience)
BSI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the successful onboarding of clients to our industry-leading life sciences software solutions (including CTMS, eTMF, and others).
You will oversee complex projects within a regulated environment, collaborate closely with clients and internal teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, impactful solutions that help our customers advance clinical research.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management
- Lead complex software implementation projects from initiation to delivery using Agile or hybrid methodologies.
- Define and manage project scope, timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
- Identify and mitigate project risks, resolve issues proactively, and manage change requests effectively.
- Drive alignment between project goals, business needs, and customer expectations.
Team Building and Coaching
- Build, lead, and inspire cross-functional teams.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Mentor and coach team members to strengthen performance, communication, and delivery capabilities.
Stakeholder and Customer Interaction
- Serve as the primary contact for customers and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead client meetings, demos, and status reviews with confidence and clarity.
- Communicate project progress, dependencies, and risks transparently to both technical and business audiences.
Sales Support
- Support the preparation and presentation of RfP materials to secure new business opportunities.
- Represent BSI Life Sciences at conferences and industry events.
- Set up, coordinate, and manage client contracts in collaboration with internal teams to ensure clarity on deliverables, timelines, and commercial terms.
What you offer:
- 5+ years of Software Project Management experience within a regulated industry (life sciences preferred).
- Strong understanding of clinical operations is a significant advantage.
- Proven track record of successfully delivered IT projects.
- Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work autonomously as well as in a team-oriented environment.
- Fluent in English, German is a big plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficient in Project Management tools like MS Project, SmartSheets, or Think-Cell.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
The working environment you will find:
A culture built on trust, respect, and transparency.
A goal-driven and flexible work environment with flat hierarchies and open communication.
The opportunity to make a direct impact on our products and overall company success.
A growing organization where your ideas and contributions truly matter.
Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely part-time.
If you’re passionate about life sciences and enjoy working on meaningful software solutions that improve the way clinical research is conducted, we’d love to hear from you.
Are you interested?
We would love to hear from you. Email your CV and cover letter to Johannes Riebl.
