Senior Project Manager - Strategy Implementation QA
Are you passionate about driving change and making strategy happen? Join our QA organization and lead projects that improve processes, strengthen collaboration, and create measurable business impact.
DEADLINE 23 of August!
Do you enjoy turning strategy into action in a regulated pharmaceutical environment?
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Quality Assurance organization and lead strategic initiatives from planning through implementation. In this role, you will ensure that improvement initiatives are translated into practical solutions, embedded into daily operations, and create lasting value across the business.
The opportunity
As Senior Project Manager - Strategy Implementation QA, you will be responsible for driving the implementation of strategic initiatives within the Quality Assurance organization.
This is a hands-on project management role where success is measured by execution and business impact. You will coordinate complex, cross-functional projects, ensure alignment between stakeholders, and support the organization in implementing new processes, systems, and ways of working.
Working closely with colleagues across QA, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Supply Chain, Operations, Product Development, Business Development, and Digital, you will help strengthen operational excellence and ensure strategic initiatives are successfully delivered.
We would like you to
Lead strategic implementation projects from initiation through successful delivery
Translate strategic objectives into clear project plans and operational activities
Drive process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives across the QA organization
Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and ensure alignment throughout project execution
Facilitate workshops, steering meetings, and implementation activities
Identify risks, manage dependencies, and ensure timely project delivery
Support organizational change and ensure new processes are successfully embedded
Develop practical governance, tools, and project structures that support sustainable improvements
Monitor project progress, KPIs, and implementation outcomes
Promote collaboration and operational excellence across functions
We imagine that you
Have significant experience leading complex cross-functional projects in the pharmaceutical industry or another highly regulated environment
Have a proven track record of implementing strategic initiatives and driving organizational change
Have strong project management skills and are comfortable taking ownership from planning through implementation
Have experience with process optimization, operational excellence, or business transformation
Understand Quality Assurance processes and preferably have experience working closely with Regulatory Affairs and/or Pharmacovigilance
Are skilled at stakeholder management and influencing without formal authority
Thrive in dynamic environments with multiple parallel initiatives
Communicate clearly and confidently in English, both verbally and in writing
Are an experienced user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, or other continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.
About you
You are a structured and pragmatic project manager who enjoys creating momentum and turning plans into reality.
You naturally build relationships across the organization and know how to engage stakeholders with different priorities. You are comfortable navigating complexity, balancing strategic objectives with operational realities, and ensuring projects deliver measurable business value.
You take ownership, keep projects moving forward, and are motivated by seeing improvements successfully implemented - not just planned.
- Department
- Quality Assurance
- Locations
- Alkmaar
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Application Deadline
- 23 August, 2026