Transforming Life Science Consulting Worldwide.
Fusion Consulting is a globally leading Business and IT boutique consultancy specialized in the Life Sciences industry, partnering with leading companies in pharma, healthcare, and animal health.
With over 450 employees and 25 offices worldwide, our mission is to revolutionize our clients' business transformation challenges and set new industry standards through innovative solutions.
Focused on S4HANA, Data & Cloud, and innovative technologies, Fusion Consulting brings unparalleled expertise and commitment to excellence to every project we undertake.
Grounded in our commitment to fast and intelligent decision-making, our client-first and open-hearted approach defines our ethos. With unwavering support and an entrepreneurial spirit, our global teamwork transcends boundaries and turns shared visions into reality.
Job DescriptionWe are looking for a versatile Project Manager with combined PMO and Scrum Master skills to lead projects and support cross-functional delivery in a regulated, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project execution, agile delivery practices, and portfolio-level governance.
This role will interface with technical teams, business stakeholders, and senior leadership to ensure structured execution and transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
What you will be doing:
Project Management
- Lead medium to large-scale IT/business projects through all phases (initiation to closure).
- Create and maintain project plans, risk logs, resource plans, and budgets.
- Report project progress to steering committees, including status, risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Manage vendor interactions and ensure alignment with contractual deliverables.
Scrum Master / Agile Delivery
- Facilitate agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).
- Coach the team in agile practices and remove impediments.
- Track sprint progress, maintain backlog integrity, and ensure alignment to sprint goals.
- Collaborate with Product Owners and stakeholders to ensure transparency and incremental value delivery.
PMO Responsibilities
- Support portfolio governance: milestone tracking, KPI reporting, documentation compliance.
- Standardize project delivery artifacts and ensure alignment to internal methodologies (e.g., Stage-Gate, Agile@Scale).
- Support resource and capacity planning in collaboration with delivery managers.
- Ensure audit readiness and adherence to GxP or compliance requirements (if applicable).
- 5–10 years of experience in project management, including both waterfall and agile environments.
- Strong understanding of PMO governance frameworks and delivery best practices.
- Proven experience as Scrum Master in a scaled agile or hybrid environment.
- Hands-on experience with project management tools (e.g. MS Project, Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet).
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills.
- PMP and/or Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) certification required; SAFe or Lean Agile certifications are a plus.
- Background in life sciences/pharma, finance, or regulated industries preferred.
- Fluent in English; additional languages (e.g., German, French) are an asset.
Why Fusion?
At Fusion, we unite entrepreneurial minds from around the globe to develop and implement game-changing solutions that build lasting relationships with our clients.
We value employees who challenge the status quo through innovation, adapt to diverse client needs in ever-changing environments, and commit to continuous learning—for themselves and their colleagues.
We provide a competitive salary and benefits package, along with an outstanding work environment that fosters long-term career development opportunities.
Our Benefits:
- Workflex: Enjoy 25 days of flexibility to work from your preferred global location.
- Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance, with flexibility beyond standard holiday allowances.
- Annual Training Budget: Access CHF 1,500 to invest in your professional development and skill enhancement.
- Continuous Learning: Thrive in an environment that encourages ongoing learning, with opportunities to develop new skills and broaden your expertise.
- Global Mobility Support: Gain assistance with international assignments, visa/permit support, and relocation services.
- Unity Scheme: Benefit from loyalty rewards starting after 3 years of service.
- Referral Program: Earn a referral fee for every successfully hired referee.
- Local Benefits: Access a range of country-specific benefits tailored to your location.
- People Focus: Unite with the best global talent in life sciences, empowered to grow and collaborate in a vibrant environment.
- Truly Global: Join a truly global organization where mutual support, teamwork, and diversity drive our collective success.
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