Project Manager, Specialty Rx & OTC

– We are looking for a Project Lead for Specialty Rx & OTC for our Program Management Office

Would you like to become part of a dynamic, international and ambitious environment? Do you have a project management talent combined with a commercial mindset and a good understanding of processes? Then you might be our new Project Lead within the area of pharma products.

About the job

As Project Lead, you will become part of the Program Management Office who is responsible for managing the pipeline of new pharma products from early qualification till market launch.

Key responsibilities includes:

• Building, maintaining, and optimizing the project plan throughout the project life time
• Monitoring project progress as well as ensuring tasks and deliverables are completed within the agreed upon deadlines
• Ensuring cross-functional alignment within the core team and relevant stakeholders, such as Business Development, Quality, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Sales
• Challenging specialists within the core team in a constructive way to optimize the project progression and time-to-market
• Ensuring compliance with the established Stage-Gate Model and driving the project through the decision-making process
• Creating transparency through reporting and communicating on project status, risks, and financials in all levels of the organization, including regular reporting and escalation to management
• Contributing to the continued development and optimization of the processes and tools

Who are you? 

You have a relevant educational background within business (cand.merc. or cand.negot), shipping (ex. shipping agent/speditør) or from a similar field.  However, equivalent experience in similar roles is also valued, and we do not require extensive years of experience to apply.

We imagine you are structured and proactive as a person. You should be able to challenge current state of working with your independent personality and high level of drive. In addition, you must be fluent in Danish and English in both writing and speech.

Additionally, you have:

• A positive can-do attitude and outward personality
• Great problem solving skills and ability to navigate as well as simplify complexity
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A commercial mindset with a good understanding of financial key figures

Knowledge from the pharma industry and/or with project management is a plus.

Who are we? 

In the Office we practice an informal tone with room for own and new ideas. Challenges are met and solved through sparring in the office, and it is natural to challenge each other. You will become part of a dedicated and motivated team which currently consists of four employees.

About Orifarm

Everyone should have access to modern medicine. High costs or lack of access to pharmaceuticals should never impact our possibility to receive treatment or relief and live a healthy life. In Orifarm, we aim to bring healthy days by making modern healthcare a better deal for the people and the societies we serve. Working towards our vision, we create access to affordable high-quality pharmaceuticals and healthcare products by challenging markets and always seeking new opportunities. With our core values paving the way, we always act responsibly and constantly with our customers in the center of our attention. And everything we do is driven by our sole purpose:

For as many as possible, as healthy a day as possible.

Our history goes back to 1994 where Orifarm was founded in Denmark by Hans and Birgitte Bøgh-Sørensen. Since then, Orifarm has grown from a small nine-person company into an international company operating globally in 13 countries. Today, Orifarm is Europe's largest parallel importer of pharmaceuticals and Denmark's largest supplier of pharmaceuticals with more than 2,200 employees.

We operate within seven different business areas: Over the Counter (OTC), Consumer Healthcare, Generics, Promotional Rx, Unlicensed Medicines, Parallel Import and Clinical Trials Supplies (CTS). Further, we focus heavily on new business opportunities and synergistic M&A to expand our offerings.

We offer

At Orifarm, we know our growth comes from the growth of our employees. We are an ambitious organization with an entrepreneurial culture, and we celebrate can-do attitudes, smarts and hearts. Our secret to success? Valuing how different skillsets join forces to make our journey happen. Whether you play a direct or an indirect part of fulfilling our purpose, you get to contribute and use your skills, personal as well as professional. Indeed, at Orifarm your personal growth journey is shaped only by your contribution towards making healthy days for as many as possible.

We regard our feedback culture as a fundamental element in the individual employee’s opportunities for learning and development. And when we have good results, every employee, including student workers, are a part of our bonus scheme.

Job Location

The job is located at our headquarter in Odense, close to the highway, providing convenient access for commuters. In addition, we offer flexibility to work partially from home depending on the tasks.

Need further information?

If you need further information about the job, please contact PMO Department Manager, Louise Skytte Andersen, at loand@orifarm.com

We are often looking for new employees to help us grow and therefore, we may have other interesting opportunities for you. Follow us on LinkedIn to receive updates on our business activities and job opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/

Application deadline 

Ongoing recruitment