Title:  Project Manager

Project Manager (m/f/d)

Location: Zagreb

Hikma Pharmaceuticals purpose is to put better health, within reach, every day for millions of patients around the world. Through our global footprint of 30+ manufacturing plants, 9 R&D centers, and 9,000+ empowered employees, we are committed to making high-quality medicines accessible to the people who need them.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our R&D PMO department and play a key role in coordinating and delivering cross‑functional R&D projects—from early development all the way to regulatory approval. In this role, you will act as a central connector across scientific, technical, regulatory, and business teams, ensuring clear communication, aligned timelines, proactive risk management, and seamless execution throughout every phase of development. Join our PMO team as a Project Manager and help drive meaningful, high‑impact R&D initiatives that shape the future of our innovation pipeline.

Key responsibilities:

• Coordination, organization and execution of R&D projects from nomination to regulatory approval and marketing authorization
• Plans project programs by integrating and linking the engineering, research/development, regulatory, quality, clinical and other activities to meet required business and financial goals
• Prepares and manages risk/issues assessment logs to recommend mitigation plans
• Facilitates communication between departments as necessary to ensure project/program transparency

What we expect:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Engineering, or a related field
• 3 to 5 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, including at least 1 year in project management
• Familiarity with drug development phases and regulatory pathways (EU/US/RoW)
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, risk management, and project documentation is an advantage
• Strong planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and persuasion skills
• Proactive problem-solver with strong attention to detail and accountability
• Experienced in MS Office and project management tools
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written

What we offer:

• Collaboration across teams and functions, building relationships with colleagues from different departments and regions; opportunity for professional growth in scientific field and global network
• Permanent full-time position
• Competitive compensation package
• Annual health check-up and incident insurance policy
• Monthly food and travel allowances
• Free drinks, fruit and parking slot

If you are collaborative, like to innovate in the way you work, care about others, and are itnerested in a career where you can make a positive impact on people’s lives, apply no later than February 28th, 2026.