Vice Presidenti Project Management R&D Praha

Vice President Project Management R&D
Location: Czech Republic

About Synthon
Synthon is a global pharmaceutical company focused on the development, manufacturing, and commercialization of high-quality generic and hybrid medicines. With a strong international footprint, Synthon combines scientific excellence, operational excellence, and a long-term strategic perspective to improve patient access to medicines worldwide.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Global Project Manager - Vice President to lead complex, cross-functional pharmaceutical projects at a global level. This role plays a key part in driving strategic initiatives across R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and Commercial functions.
This position combines strong leadership responsibility with hands-on global project governance, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and aligned with Synthon's strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
o Lead and govern global, high-complexity pharmaceutical projects and programs across multiple regions
o Define project strategy, scope, milestones, timelines, and resource allocation
o Drive cross-functional alignment between R&D, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams
o Act as senior project sponsor and escalation point for critical issues and risks
o Ensure robust project governance, reporting, and decision-making frameworks
o Manage stakeholder expectations at executive and senior management level
o Support portfolio prioritization and strategic planning in line with company objectives
o Promote a strong project management culture and continuous improvement mindset
o Represent project management at global leadership forums and steering committees
Your Profile
o University degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field (PhD or MBA is an advantage)
o Extensive experience (10+ years) in global project or program management within the pharmaceutical industry
o Proven track record of leading large, cross-functional, international projects
o Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development, regulatory processes, and lifecycle management
o Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
o Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
o Strong communication skills in English (additional languages are an advantage)
o Willingness to work from, Czech Republic (with occasional international travel)
What We Offer
o A senior leadership role with real global impact
o Opportunity to shape and influence strategic pharmaceutical projects
o International working environment with high professional standards
o Competitive compensation and benefits package
o Long-term career opportunity in a stable and respected pharmaceutical company