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Portfolio & Launch Management Solutions Lead (a)

Zug Interim View Job Description
Our client, a global leader in biotechnology in Zug are, is looking for a Portfolio & Launch Management Solutions Lead (a) to establish the digital backbone supporting a growing portfolio of product launches and lifecycle initiatives. This is an immediate contract opportunity (start Mid August) through year-end, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Added 23/07/2026

  • International Biotech Company
  • Temporary Assignment

About Our Client

Our client, a global leader in biotechnology in Zug are, is looking for a Portfolio & Launch Management Solutions Lead (a) to establish the digital backbone supporting a growing portfolio of product launches and lifecycle initiatives. This is an immediate contract opportunity (start in Mid August) through year-end, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Job Description

Current launch planning and reporting activities require a more integrated, automated,
and scalable solution to support an expanding launch portfolio. Therefore, working across cross-functional teams, the Portfolio & Launch Management Solutions Lead (a) will establish a standardized, scalable Smartsheet ecosystem that serves as the single source of truth for launch planning, milestone tracking, governance, reporting, and portfolio visibility across PLCM. Main responsibilities will include:

  • Designing and implementing a global launch management blueprint.
  • Building standardized launch templates, workspaces, dashboards, and workflows.
  • Improving visibility of milestones, risks, dependencies, and supply readiness.
  • Reducing manual reporting effort through automation and enhanced data governance.
  • Enabling executive-level portfolio reporting and decision-making through connected Smartsheet and Power BI solutions.



Key Deliverables

  • Smartsheet architecture and solution design for PLCM Launch for Growth.
  • Launch workspaces, Control Center configuration, automated workflows, and governance framework.
  • Executive dashboards and portfolio reporting capabilities.
  • Standardized launch planning templates and data structures.
  • Integration support with reporting tools such as Power BI where appropriate.
  • User training materials, adoption support, and best-practice documentation.



Expected Impact

  • Single, globally consistent launch management platform.
  • Improved launch visibility and governance across PLCM.
  • Increased efficiency through workflow automation and reduced manual effort.
  • Enhanced ability to identify risks, track milestones, and escalate issues proactively.
  • Sustainable digital foundation that can scale with future launch portfolio growth.

The Successful Applicant

  • Advanced Smartsheet expertise, including Control Center, dashboards, reports, forms, and automation.
  • Proven experience architecting enterprise-scale Smartsheet solutions.
  • Strong business analysis capabilities and ability to translate complex requirements into practical digital solutions.
  • Experience in supply chain, project management, product launches, or lifecycle management environments.
  • Pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience preferred.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management skills.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work within a leading global life sciences organization.
  • Exposure to strategic product launches and global supply chain initiatives.
  • Highly visible role with broad cross-functional stakeholder engagement.
  • Hybrid work model in an international work environment.
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7069016

Job summary

Job Function
Information Technology
Specialisation
Business Intelligence
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Where
Zug
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-072026-7069016

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