Global Lead Programme Management
Company information
Solvias is an internationally recognized provider of integrated solutions in contract analytical research, development and manufacturing. The company offers a broad spectrum of services and solutions in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Device, Cell&Gene Therapy and Cosmetic industries. With headquarters near Basel, Switzerland, over 800 highly qualified employees take pride in putting science at the heart of serving customers to bring safer and better products to market faster.
Join our global Programme Management Organization (PMO) and take a key leadership role in driving customer excellence and strategic growth. As Global Lead Programme Manager based on site at our Headquarters in Kaiseraugst, you’ll lead a team of experienced Programme Managers, shaping how we deliver value to our international clients across the life sciences industry.
Take the lead in delivering strategic value and operational excellence — uniting global teams and customers through science and partnership
Your Area of Impact
- Lead, coach, and inspire a global team of Programme Managers – fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous development
- Oversee customer account allocation and ensure balanced workload distribution and high-quality delivery across the team
- Serve as a senior escalation point for customers and internal stakeholders, resolving issues quickly and effectively
- Drive excellence in project and programme execution through adherence to best practices, data integrity, and client engagement principles
- Champion customer centricity, ensuring a consistently positive client experience across all touchpoints
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimize quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness within the PMO
- Partner closely with Sales, Operations, and Analytical Study Management to strengthen customer relationships and grow accounts
- Host client visits and audits, representing the company’s scientific and operational capabilities with confidence and professionalism
- Support strategic business transformation initiatives and contribute to shaping the future direction of the PMO
Your Profile
You are an experienced leader with a strong scientific foundation and a passion for customer success. You bring:
- A degree in Life Sciences (PhD, MSc, or BSc) – PMP certification is an advantage10+ years of relevant experience in the life science, CRO/CDMO, or GMP-regulated environment
- Proven success in managing complex, multi-site programmes and customer portfolios
- Strong customer-facing and relationship management expertise at executive level
- Demonstrated leadership and line management experience (8+ years experience managing a global team), including performance management and team development
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to engage in strategic and challenging discussions
- High commercial acumen and a strong understanding of project and business dynamics
- A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset – able to balance strategy with hands-on delivery
- A collaborative leadership style, fostering trust, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Our Offer- A comprehensive onboarding and integration programme, setting you up for success in a global, science-driven organization
- Flexible working models that empower you to balance strategic leadership, collaboration, and personal well-being
- Strong pension plans and mobility support for public transport users
- Family-friendly policies, with above-average child allowances and additional voluntary family support initiatives
- Exclusive employee benefits, such as access to partner discounts, voucher platforms, and subsidized Reka-Checks
- A modern workplace environment with excellent on-site facilities, including a high-quality cafeteria promoting connection and well-being