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.
