Commercial Manager

COMMERCIAL MANAGER

Our global pharmaceutical client based in central Switzerland are currently undertaking a new build project of a high-spec, automated facility of the future. They are building the project team and need experienced and confident individuals to support.

Responsibilities

- Safeguarding and seeking benefit from the project's contractual position at all times, ensuring reliable protection for the Company.
- Applying any control measures necessary to minimise the project cost.
- Supporting the execution of contracts with contractors and suppliers in a manner which promotes positive working relationships whilst safeguarding the Company's position.
- Supporting the project Contracts Manager, Package Managers and the wider project team in day to day commercial and contract negotiation and management activities, including preparation of contractual correspondence, etc.
- Liaising/Working with internal and external lawyers as may be required.
- Undertaking cost analyses and valuation of Variations & Claims.
- Identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks.
- Valuing the works completed under various different contracts.

Role Requirements

- Experience on large, complex capital projects within the (bio)pharmaceutical through construction and start-up phases.
- Commercial management experience working on construction projects, ideally within Switzerland.
- Ability to provide contractual advice, evaluate & report upon contractual issues and drafting contractual correspondence, such as formal notices, etc.
- Ability to construct persuasive arguments.
- Excellent communication skills including excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
- Strong team player who is also able to work independently and self-motivate.
- German and English language skill essential.