Project Manager in the Pharmaceutical Field

At the Medical Products Agency, we make a difference together. In life and for life. We work for the health of people and animals, for a better Sweden today and in the future. If you are looking for an exciting and developing job and have previous experience in project management and pharmaceuticals, you could be the one we are looking for. You will join a team with a broad field of work that includes both project and change management as well as IT development. The work is carried out in collaboration with individuals with different competencies in various parts of the organization. Additionally, the tasks often involve collaboration with other national authorities and partnerships within the EU.

Our Operations

The Licensing area is tasked with ensuring safe and effective pharmaceuticals through licensing, advice, and information. The area consists of approximately 370 employees and has a staff of nine people led by a unit manager.

The staff's task is to assist the director with operational support for the management, coordination, and follow-up of the operations. The assignments carried out within the unit are varied and include leading government assignments, change and improvement activities, which may involve both the development of working methods and system support.

Your Responsibilities

Your main assignment and responsibility is to operationally lead, drive, and coordinate projects and assignments that often take place in cross-functional workgroups. The content of the projects may vary over time and be linked to both internal and external assignments. Examples of assignments that may be relevant include:

• leading and reporting government assignments
• implementing new regulations
• coordinating internal development activities regarding processes and working methods
• leading efficiency and change work

The tasks are carried out independently and involve, in addition to project management and coordination, your own work within the framework of the assignment. The work includes a high degree of collaboration, both internally and externally, with other authorities and actors, as well as responsibility for the implementation of external communication efforts related to the assignment.

Your Background

We are looking for someone with a university degree relevant to the work. You have several years of experience working as a project manager in knowledge-intensive operations within Life Science. You have documented experience in driving projects from start to finish and also have good knowledge in driving business development. Experience with IT components, EU work, and experience from working in government agencies is advantageous.

The tasks require you to express yourself well in both Swedish and English, both orally and in writing, and that you have a well-developed ability to compile and present complex information in an accessible way.

Your Personal Qualities

You who are applying:

• have good leadership qualities characterized by collaboration, goal focus, and good communication skills.
• enjoy working both independently and in a group, have the ability to work on several projects simultaneously, take the initiative for new contacts, and create good long-term relationships.
• are generous, share your experiences, and contribute to a good work environment.
• are persistent and have a good ability to independently initiate, plan, prioritize, drive, and complete commitments.
• have a genuine interest in developing and conveying knowledge in the pharmaceutical field to relevant parties.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Good to Know

• Application deadline: 2025-04-14
• Employment type: Permanent
• Start date: By agreement
• Unit: Licensing staff
• Diary number: 2.4.1-2025-025104

We apply a 6-month probationary period.

We value diversity and welcome applicants from different backgrounds.

At the Medical Products Agency, you will have good conditions for balance in life. We offer you, among other things, flexible hours, favorable vacation terms, wellness benefits, and wellness during working hours. To the extent that the tasks allow, there is the possibility to work partially remotely by agreement with the manager.

Read more about the benefits you receive with us here: Benefits with us (https://www.lakemedelsverket.se/sv/om-lakemedelsverket/jobba-palakemedelsverket/formaner-hos-oss)

The Medical Products Agency is a preparedness authority, which means that we conduct certain background checks in connection with recruitments. You will need to verify your identity and present your diploma and relevant certificates during a potential interview. All permanently employed staff at the Medical Products Agency are assigned to the authority in case of war.

Contact

You are welcome to contact acting unit manager Britt-Marie Rydén. You can also contact the union representatives Pia Wictor (ST) or Alexandra Braf (SACO). We can all be reached at phone number 018-17 46 00 or by email firstname.lastname@lakemedelsverket.se.

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