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Job Description

Work Arrangement: On-site in Maastricht Employment: Full-time (40 hours/week); 32 hours negotiable Annual Salary: €50,000–€60,000 About Medace Medace is located at the Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus, a dynamic life sciences and health innovation ecosystem in the Netherlands. We support innovative companies in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device sectors by providing specialized facilities, expertise and operational support to help advance medical innovations. We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Maastricht and contribute to the successful delivery of new and existing client projects. Your Role As Project Manager, you will coordinate and oversee newly initiated and existing assigned projects, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, timelines and budgets. You will serve as a key contact for clients, facilitating effective collaboration across internal departments and external partners. What You Will Do Plan, coordinate and oversee new and existing assigned projects, including deliverables, timelines, resources and budgets. Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for clients, maintaining strong professional relationships. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and other relevant departments. Monitor project progress, identify risks and support timely resolution of issues. Support contractual scope management, project financial oversight and commercial follow-up. Coordinate project readiness, technical transfer and related operational activities with the responsible functions. Maintain project documentation and provide regular updates to clients and internal stakeholders. Coordinate client satisfaction surveys, follow up on feedback and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. What We Are Looking For HBO/Bachelor-level qualification in Life Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. Preferably three years of experience in project management, project coordination or client-facing operational roles. Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and medical device project requirements is essential. Experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device or other regulated environment is preferred. Familiarity with contractual agreements, scopes of work, project planning and stakeholder management. Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, with commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Excellent command of English; Dutch language proficiency is desirable. What We Offer A competitive annual salary of €50,000–€60,000, depending on experience and qualifications. 30 days of paid annual leave, based on full-time employment (40 hours per week), pro-rated for part-time contracts. An annual bonus opportunity of up to 6% of annual salary, subject to the applicable bonus conditions. A full-time position of 40 hours per week, with the possibility of a 32-hour arrangement upon agreement. A varied role involving pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device projects. A collaborative working environment with direct involvement in client projects and operational development. The opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of Medace and the wider life sciences and innovation ecosystem at Brightlands Maastricht Health Campus. Work Authorization & Location Requirements Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the Netherlands without employer sponsorship. This is a fully on-site position in Maastricht, the Netherlands. Medace does not provide visa or work permit sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role. Interested in Joining Us? We would welcome your application. Apply through [email protected] to explore this opportunity with our team in Maastricht.

Core Responsibilities

Plan and oversee client projects, managing deliverables, timelines, resources, budgets, risks, and project documentation. Serve as the day-to-day client contact and coordinate internal teams and external partners to support project readiness, technical transfer, client satisfaction, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

A bachelor-level qualification in life sciences, engineering, business administration, or a related discipline—or equivalent relevant experience—is sought, along with preferably three years of project management, coordination, or client-facing operational experience. Essential knowledge includes GMP, GDP, and medical device project requirements; experience in a regulated industry, familiarity with contracts and project planning, strong communication and organizational skills, and excellent English are also requested.

Benefits

• Paid Annual Leave
• Annual Bonus Opportunity