Project Manager II

Publication date

16 July 2026

Department

Project Management

Country

Belgium

Location

Mechelen

Work arrangement

Hybrid

Travel percentage

10%

Function type

Full-time

Contract type

Employee

Experience required

5+ years’ experience in project management of product development projects would be strongly preferred.
Experience in healthcare industry, preferably management of IVD or medical device projects;
Knowledge and understanding of national and international (CE, FDA) QA/QC and regulatory requirements)
Experience in managing complex, multi-site and/or multi-company projects is an asset.
Project management methodologies

Education

Master degree in scientific or related field; or equivalent through experience and/or training.

Project Manager II

The role of the Project Manager II is to lead, plan, execute and finalize projects within given time, cost and quality constraints, and in line with the respective business case.

Accountabilities

Project governance and delivery
- Facilitate project initiation and scope definition
- Support the project sponsor in preparation of business cases and/or quote preparation
- Define and manage the delivery of the project’s objectives, both from an operational and business delivery point of view
- Manage the project interfaces, as well as internal and external stakeholders
- Develop and track project plans (scenario based) including project schedule and resource demand, using appropriate tools
- Develop and deliver progress reports, and presentations to project sponsors, internal and external (partner) stakeholders and appropriate governance bodies.
- Define and manage project success criteria & risks and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle.
- Ensure quality and compliance with all business processes, throughout the project’s life cycle.
Project budget management:
- Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
- Manage project costs within approved budget and report on actuals versus planned

Project team leadership
- Manage resources, coordinating all efforts within Biocartis, including third-party services or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
- Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

Project management methods and services
- Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management in interaction with other project and/or program managers
- Act as a project management ambassador

Profile requirements

Master degree in a scientific or related field; or equivalent through experience and/or training;
5+ years’ experience in project management of product development projects would be strongly preferred.
Experience in the healthcare industry, preferably management of IVD or medical device projects;
Knowledge and understanding of national and international (CE, FDA) QA/QC and regulatory requirements;
Experience in managing complex, multi-site and/or multi-company projects is an asset;
Knowledge of the IVD Directive and new IVDR
Good business acumen
Outstanding written and verbal communication and presentation skills. Key to your success will be your communication skills and your ability to build excellent relationships with internal stakeholders and external collaborators as required;
Demonstrated understanding of how to achieve results under tight timelines;
Ability to work independently, yet collaboratively, in cross-functional project teams and to contribute to multiple projects;
Solution and results oriented;
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to establish rapport and productive relationships;
True teamplayer;
Ability to thrive and flourish in a fast-paced and changing environment;
Excellent knowledge of English is required, both written and spoken. knowledge of other European languages is a plus.

Our offering

We offer you an exciting job in a fast growing international and innovative environment where you can work with top entrepreneurs in the biotech industry. You can be part of a very dynamic, young and growing team. You will have freedom to shape your work and shape your job where you deem it necessary: we value your input. Of course we offer you an appropriate compensation package which includes a Flexible Income Plan.

Project Manager II

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