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About The Job

As Pharma Program Manager, you will step into a newly created high-impact role to further shape and scale Hygienic Fluid Handling (HFH) within the pharmaceutical industry. Building on an established foundation, you will refine structures, ways of working, and strategic priorities while leading complex, cross-functional programs from concept through execution to drive continued growth in Pharma.

Operating at the intersection of strategy and execution, you will translate market and customer insights into aligned, compliant programs, working closely with senior leadership, experts, and external stakeholders to drive planning, risk management, and performance across initiatives and strengthen HFH’s long-term position in this strategic segment.

Your tasks:

• Lead end-to-end program execution across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.

• Translate market and customers’ demands into our product portfolio. Ensure all program activities comply with relevant regulatory standards, AL internal quality systems, and End users’ compliance requirements

• Develop and maintain comprehensive program plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with cross-functional teams to support HFH’s successful development and strengthening of a strong position within the pharmaceutical industry.

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure HFH success.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including Divisional and BU Presidents, the engaged HFH product commercial, and manufacturing teams, and key end users.

• Report progress to the Steering Committee. Collaborate with SMEs across the division, support the development of new competencies in BU related to traceability and compliance to become a Pharma First culture

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs), prepare status reports, and present updates to senior leadership and the Steering Committee

At Alfa Laval, we embrace a hybrid work model, providing you the flexibility to work from home when it aligns with your tasks. This position can be based at our Copenhagen, Kolding, or Flemingsberg office, with an expected travel commitment of approximately 15 – 20 days per year.

What You Know

• A degree within Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business Administration, or a related field. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is a plus

• 7+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably within the pharma or biotech industry.

• Strong understanding of the pharma industry and knowledge of drug development, lifecycle, regulatory pathways, and commercialization strategies.

• Ability to manage, on time and on budget, multiple complex projects in a matrixed environment, without direct authority

• PMP or similar project management certification preferred.

• End User Sales experience

Who you are

You are a driven and agile professional who thrives in complex, changing environments and consistently delivers results. You quickly identify the core of a problem, communicate complex topics clearly, and take initiative to overcome obstacles. You influence and align cross-functional teams and engage strong internal and external stakeholders through collaboration and credibility, supported by proactive, clear, and timely communication.

With a strong analytical and solution-oriented mindset, you address challenges effectively while remaining adaptable in the face of ambiguity. You navigate disagreements constructively, addressing conflict with professionalism, fairness, and a focus on sustainable solutions. Through strong emotional intelligence, you demonstrate self-awareness and empathy, read situations accurately, and adapt your approach to different perspectives, enabling trust, collaboration, and effective engagement with stakeholders at all levels.

What's in it for you

This is a high-visibility role at the center of HFH’s strategic transformation, with direct exposure to senior leadership and real influence on the future of the pharma business. You will work across the full value chain—R&D, product management, sales, manufacturing, and regulatory—gaining a broad and impactful business perspective. You join a stable, growing business unit with a strong track record, offering long-term opportunities and job security. The role supports continuous development in pharma, regulatory affairs, and cross-functional leadership, within a flexible and inclusive environment backed by experienced leaders. Success in this position opens multiple career paths across Alfa Laval, including managerial, commercial, or technical roles within pharma, the BU or Division.

For more information, please contact us.

Head of R&D, VP BU Hygienic Fluid Handling, Rikke Kau Breinholt on rikkekau.breinholt@alfalaval.com

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Claus Wiinholt on claus.wiinholt@alfalaval.com

Please note that, due to the upcoming holiday season, our recruitment process may take a little longer than usual, we appreciate your patience and understanding.

We are conducting a continuous review of received applications. We do not accept applications via email, they will be deleted, due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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