Project Manager – STEP Country Deployment - LabVantage

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager for Country Deployments – LabVantage will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation and integration of the LabVantage Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) across multiple country sites according to the STEP country deployment plan. This role will require close collaboration with local and global stakeholders to ensure deployments are completed on schedule, within scope, and to the required quality standards. The Project Manager will be accountable for coordinating project activities, managing risks and issues, and providing clear communication throughout the deployment lifecycle.
Additionally, the role will involve developing project plans, monitoring progress, and facilitating effective change management to support user adoption and operational readiness in each country.

Job Description

 

Project Manager – STEP Country Deployment - LabVantage

Join us in building the future of Sandoz. Through STEP (Sandoz Transformation Enterprise Program), we are creating a unified, integrated digital core and simplifying our end-to-end ways of working. From SAP S/4HANA to Veeva, Workday, LabVantage, and beyond, you’ll help design and deliver future-ready systems that drive global impact — enabling us to deliver affordable medicines to more patients worldwide.

Job Summary

The Project Manager for Country Deployments – LabVantage will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation and integration of the LabVantage Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) across multiple country sites according to the STEP country deployment plan. This role will require close collaboration with local and global stakeholders to ensure deployments are completed on schedule, within scope, and to the required quality standards. The Project Manager will be accountable for coordinating project activities, managing risks and issues, and providing clear communication throughout the deployment lifecycle.

Additionally, the role will involve developing project plans, monitoring progress, and facilitating effective change management to support user adoption and operational readiness in each country.

Your Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the end-to-end country deployment of LabVantage and Scitara, ensuring project objectives, timelines, and deliverables are met. 

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including both direct and indirect reports, to drive project activities and resolve integration challenges effectively. 

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, monitor progress, and provide regular updates to the key stakeholders. 

• Identify potential risks and issues related to application integration, implementing proactive mitigation strategies to minimise impact on project delivery. 

• Facilitate clear communication between technical teams, business units, and external partners to ensure alignment and successful adoption of the integrated solution. 

• Champion best practices in project management and application integration, contributing to the continuous improvement of STEP Technology initiatives. 

Minimum Requirements

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 5+ years of experience in project delivery and/or application management or IT services within a multinational organization.   

• Expert knowledge and experience in key Laboratory products (e.g. LabVantage LIMS; Scitara,) and in the implementation and operations of those.  

• Good leadership, communication, and collaboration skills. 

• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong leadership and team-building skills  

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and drive change and innovation. 

• Experience in managing global projects and working in diverse cultural environments. 

• Proficiency in using advanced software tools and platforms relevant to the job. 

• Experience with ITIL frameworks and other service management methodologies. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology Business Administration, or related field; (Master’s degree is preferred) 

• Certification in project management methods (Agile, ITIL, Prince 2, PMI) is a plus. 

• Experience with Agile/DevOps methodologies; Certification is a plus 

Languages:

English

Why Sandoz?

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!

With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.

Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!

Join us!

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Skills Desired

Budget Management, Business Acumen, Influencing Skills, Performance Management, Risk Management, Service Delivery Management, Strategic Planning, Waterfall Project Management

Global leader in generic and biosimilar medicines, operating as an independent company spun off from Novartis. Based in Basel.

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