Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead complex engineering projects in a growing, international pharmaceutical company? At ALK, we are on a mission to improve the lives of people living with allergies, and we are seeking a driven and structured Project Manager to join our team.
In this role, you'll take ownership of projects and ensure their implementation across production, utilities, and facilities areas. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role for a delivery-focused professional who thrives on managing scope, cost, and timelines, champions GMP and compliance excellence, drives continuous improvement, and enjoys collaborating with stakeholders and vendors alike.
Your key responsibilities:
The Project Manager leads projects related to pharmaceutical production, utilities, and facilities, ensuring delivery on time and on budget while meeting all quality and compliance expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Project Leadership
- Lead projects and collaborate with all stakeholders in the scoping, design, sourcing, installation, commissioning, qualification, and handover of equipment for the production areas.
- Requirements & Specifications
- Define equipment requirements and specifications based on process, safety, quality, and customer needs. Establish the general automation requirements for manufacturing, QA, and QC equipment.
- Technology Evaluation
- Evaluate, or assist in evaluating, the technology necessary to support project requirements.
- Budget & Cost Management
- Assist in determining and managing the budget required to support project requirements, ensuring delivery on time and on cost.
- Vendor & Subcontractor Management
- Manage the efforts of subcontractors and vendors to ensure the correct job priorities and schedules are met, whether delivered by internal or external crews.
- Quality & Compliance
- Take accountability for the quality and compliance aspects of the assigned activities, performing the required actions (risk analysis, documentation, inspection participation, observation responses, SOPs, etc.).
Your profile:
- Degree in Science or Engineering.
- Candidates should have prior experience in a similar role, ideally within a GMP pharmaceutical/biotech environment.
- Demonstrated capability of working within GMP frameworks.
- Knowledge of Quality Systems and Validation standards, policies, procedures, and methodologies.
- Fluent Spanish and English; excellent technical writing and communication skills.
Your skills and attributes:
- Structured and delivery-focused, comfortable managing multiple projects in parallel.
- Strong stakeholder management; able to influence and coordinate internal teams and external vendors.
- Meticulous attention to detail with a pragmatic, risk-based approach to compliance.
- Confident problem-solver with strong organisational and planning skills.
- Proactive continuous improver.
Practical details:
- Location: C/ Miguel Fleta, 19 (Madrid, Spain).
- Reporting line: Projects & Qualification Manager.
- Work pattern: Regular day shift with a adaptable schedule.
We provide:
- Competitive salary package.
- Stable employment and a positive work environment.
- A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, subsidized meals, and a pension plan.
📌 Project Manager (Madrid)
🏢 ALK
📍 Madrid