Sharp is a global leader in pharmaceutical packaging, with operations across the US, UK, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Our sites in Heerenveen and Hamont-Achel specialize in commercial labeling and packaging services, supporting customers throughout the product lifecycle.

At Sharp, you will join a growing international team of approximately 380 professionals, all committed to enhancing patients’ quality of life. Our facilities offer over 20,000 m² of GMP-compliant packaging space, combined with deep expertise in packaging design, serialization, Qualified Person (QP) market release, and artwork services.

We place our customers at the center of everything we do, delivering flexible, tailored solutions to meet complex and evolving needs.

To further strengthen our team, we are currently recruiting for a:

Lead Project & Sales Support Europe

Are you highly organized and energized by bringing structure to complex projects?

As a Lead Project & Sales Support Europe, you play a pivotal role in supporting our European Commercial Business Development team.

In this role, you will lead a team of cost calculators based in Belgium and the Netherlands, ensuring accurate, competitive, and high-quality commercial proposals and the support of the Business Development team.

You are responsible for keeping deadlines and overall calculations and proposal progress on track. Including the analyses of the request, definition of the approach and generation of the packaging process concept within the capabilities of the commercial packaging sites in Belgium, The Netherlands and the UK with a proactive mindset, you identify potential risks early and swiftly activate mitigation strategies to ensure smooth execution. You act as a key connector between internal teams, sales and customers., Aligning stakeholders and ensuring that all inputs are coordinated effectively.

Your attention to detail and structured approach ensure that every aspect of our commercial proposals is thoroughly prepared, consistent, and of the highest standard. This to enable further growth of our commercial packaging sites.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of cost calculators across Belgium and the Netherlands
• Defines approach and generates concepts within the capabilities
• Drafts technical concepts for complex projects in terms of packaging lines and designs
• Manages the opportunity life cycle including revisions, scope changes and alternative concepts 
• Supports the Business Development team in defending bids towards customers in innovative forms
• Ensures complete knowledge transfers of calculation data to the project team
• Exploring innovative new technology, systems and/or packaging materials to support future business needs.
• Identify risks early and drive proactive mitigation actions
• Ensure alignment between internal stakeholders and external partners
• Safeguard quality, completeness, and consistency of commercial proposals for commercial packaging site in Belgium, The Netherlands and the UK
• Drive structure, planning, and transparency across complex opportunities

Profile

• Bachelor or Master Level
• Experience in leading a team
• Experience with Salesforce, ERP and solid experience MS Office
• Communicates fluently in Dutch and English, spoken and written
• Preferred GMP knowledge
• People manager
• Driven
• Helicopter view

Offer

At Sharp, we strive to create a work environment where all employees can maximize their potential. We offer a versatile and challenging position in a dynamic workplace, with numerous career development opportunities. You can expect a suitable salary package, supplemented with a range of benefits, such as:

• A full-time position with diverse responsibilities
• Company Car
• Work-from-home allowance
• Bike leasing option
• Pension plan

Interested?

Apply with your CV and cover letter | Contact: Paul de Lange | [email protected]| +31 6 27239309 |