Entourage Consulting Switzerland is supporting a key pharmaceutical client and is currently looking for an experienced
Tech Transfer Program Manager / Leader
to
lead Drug Product tech transfers including Packaging transfers
.
This is a senior, hands-on role requiring strong end-to-end program leadership, cross-site coordination, and stakeholder management in a regulated pharma environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and execute
end-to-end (E2E) tech transfer programs
for Drug Product and Packaging
* Develop, maintain, and execute the
Tech Transfer Master Plan (TTMP)
* Plan and lead
project kick-off, execution, and close-out
activities
* Coordinate closely with
donor and receiving manufacturing sites
* Manage timelines, scope, budget, deliverables, and dependencies
* Lead
risk management activities
(risk identification, mitigation, escalation)
* Ensure alignment with
cGMP, regulatory, and quality requirements
* Prepare and deliver
project status reports
, dashboards, and KPIs
* Present updates to
Steering Committees
and senior stakeholders
* Act as primary interface between client, sites, QA, MSAT, Supply Chain, and external partners
* Support issue resolution, change management, and decision-making
* Travel occasionally to manufacturing and packaging sites across Europe
Minimum Requirements
* Minimum 5 years of experience
in pharmaceutical
Tech Transfer
(Drug Product and/or Packaging)
* Proven experience leading
multiple tech transfer projects
simultaneously
* Strong expertise in drafting and executing
Tech Transfer Master Plans
* Demonstrated
program and project management
experience (E2E delivery)
* Experience coordinating
donor and receiver sites
across geographies
* Solid understanding of
GMP, Quality Systems, and regulatory expectations
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
* Ability to work independently and drive execution in complex environments
* Willingness to
travel within Europe
Language Requirements
* English: Fluent (mandatory)
* German: Fluent (mandatory)
* French: Nice to have
Additional Standard Requirements for a Pharma Tech Transfer Leader
* Strong knowledge of
ICH and GMP guidelines
and tech transfer best practices
* Experience with
MSAT, CMC, QA, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs
interfaces
* Familiarity with
process validation, PPQ, and commercial readiness activities
* Experience managing
external CMOs/CDMOs
* Strong documentation skills (protocols, reports, change controls, deviations)
* Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
* Experience with
risk-based decision making
and data-driven reporting
* PMP, Prince2, or equivalent
project management certification
is a plus
* University degree in
Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or Life Sciences
Why Join Entourage Consulting Switzerland?
* Work on
high-impact pharma programs
with leading industry clients
* Be part of a
dynamic and expert consulting team
* Gain exposure to
complex international tech transfer initiatives
* Competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities