Project Manager

Senior eQMS Implementation Project Manager – Pharmaceutical

Location: Kuopio, Finland (Hybrid)

Contract: Freelance | 6–9 Months

Start Date: November 2026 / Flexible

Sector: Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences

The Opportunity

We are currently supporting a pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Finland with an upcoming Quality Management System (QMS) transformation project.

We are looking for an experienced Senior eQMS Implementation Project Manager to lead the implementation of a new or upgraded electronic Quality Management System, working directly on behalf of the pharmaceutical manufacturer.

This is a client-side position requiring someone who has successfully managed pharmaceutical QMS implementation projects from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and upgrade of an electronic Quality Management System (eQMS).
• Manage project delivery, timelines, milestones and stakeholder coordination.
• Act as the client-side Project Manager, overseeing external software vendors and implementation partners.
• Coordinate internal Quality Assurance, IT and business teams.
• Support the integration and improvement of pharmaceutical quality processes, including CAPA, deviations, change control and document management.
• Ensure the implementation aligns with GMP requirements and business objectives.
• Identify project risks and ensure successful system adoption.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing eQMS implementation projects within pharmaceutical or life sciences environments.
• Experience with Veeva Vault QMS, MasterControl, TrackWise or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of GMP and pharmaceutical quality management processes.
• Previous experience working client-side on QMS implementation projects.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience managing external software vendors and implementation partners.
• Ability to work independently and lead complex implementation projects.

Contract Details

• Hybrid working arrangement, with approximately 1–2 days onsite per week in Kuopio (potentially more during initial implementation).

Interested?

If you have previously led an electronic Quality Management System implementation within a pharmaceutical environment, I would be interested in hearing from you.

Please apply with your latest CV or get in touch directly to discuss the opportunity.

Aholt@optimussearch.com