Senior Transformation Manager

SHL Medical is a world-leading provider in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced self-injection devices. With a global team of 6,000 employees, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to deliver innovative autoinjectors, pen injectors, and other drug delivery systems that ensure effective treatment for patients. Headquartered in Switzerland since 2018, with key operations in Sweden, Taiwan, and the US, we are united by a commitment to innovation, impact, and growth.

Together, we empower our people to develop solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of millions of patients while fostering a supportive, inclusive, and dynamic workplace for our colleagues.

Job Overview

The Senior Transformation Manager plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of how SHL Medical operates. Responsible for designing efficient, future-proof processes, this role enables innovation and accelerates product development while ensuring transformation initiatives are aligned with strategic objectives. Balancing scope, time, cost, and quality, the Transformation Manager manages resources and risks to achieve business goals and delivers measurable impact.

The role goes beyond process design - it is deeply about people and culture. The Transformation Manager fosters a collaborative environment where teams work seamlessly together and trust is built across functions. By creating an open, constructive atmosphere and promoting a “can-do” mindset, the role supports sustainable change and continuous improvement. Through proactive and transparent communication, the Transformation Manager ensures stakeholders feel informed, connected and part of the transformation journey.

This sense of belonging and shared purpose helps build a culture that empowers teams to innovate and succeed together.

Ultimately, the Transformation Manager is enabling sustainable change, driving excellence in R&D and creating an organization that thrives on collaboration and continuous improvement.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and orchestrate cross-functional initiatives and projects within the R&D Excellence program, ensuring alignment with SHL's transformation strategy and business objectives.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable plans while balancing scope, time, cost and quality across a regulated, technical environment.
• Collaborate with global teams in R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations and IT to optimize operational excellence and end-to-end processes from idea to production release.
• Manage resources, risks, interdependencies and budgets with transparency and proactive mitigation strategies.
• Define KPIs, track progress and establish governance structures and reporting mechanisms to support data-driven decision-making.
• Serve as a key liaison between project teams, stakeholders, external partners and senior leadership, identifying and removing barriers to agility and creativity.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the technical organization.
• Mentor and train team members in project and program management methodologies, tools and best practices.
• Build internal capabilities to sustain transformation efforts beyond the program’s lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience and success in large-scale transformation or program management, ideally in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of transformation, agile methodologies and continuous improvement frameworks.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively across all organizational levels, promoting transparency and collaboration.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Life Sciences or related field.
• Fluency in English is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid understanding of R&D processes and product development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with medical device industry regulations and quality standards (ISO 13485, FDA).
• Experience in leading within a dynamic and global matrixed organization.
• Project Management Certificate…