Operational Readiness Planner

In this role
, you will drive the development and upkeep of comprehensive operational readiness schedules for large‑scale programs, closely partnering with cross‑functional teams to ensure seamless project execution. You will coordinate workload planning, maintain integrated timelines, and lead schedule‑focused meetings with key operational functions.

Start Date
: 05/01/2026

Duration
: 12 Months

Place of Work
:
Visp

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update integrated project schedules to ensure alignment across all work streams and synchronization with CAPEX‑related interface milestones
• Lead project scheduling sessions and interactive planning workshops with cross‑functional teams
• Participate in risk meetings and support assessments of major risks and potential impacts
• Build and maintain progress reporting tools, dashboards and tracking systems
  Coordinate workshops to gather input from operational work streams and align schedules with the CAPEX scheduler
• Perform resource and workload planning for internal and external teams to meet key milestones
• Review schedules regularly with project stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate updates
• Prepare periodic schedule reports, trend overviews and analytical summaries
• Monitor deviations, identify root causes and support corrective action planning while escalating risks as required
• Lead E2E schedule governance for operational readiness, including workload updates across quality, operations, engineering and support functions
• Support additional project‑related tasks beyond scheduling where needed

Candidate Profile

• Full autonomy in Primavera P6; strong proficiency in Excel and other project management tools
• Minimum 5 years of relevant industry experience, including operational start‑up and/or large capital project planning
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical operations and GMP manufacturing environments
• Excellent command of English;
  German language skills are an advantage
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to work through complex datasets and support decision‑making
• Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within cross‑functional groups
• Able to handle shifting priorities and operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge stakeholders constructively
• Proactive mindset with the ability to lead meetings and guide teams toward realistic schedules
• Experience developing detailed plans down to task level and applying robust project methodology
• Fluent in English, German is a plus