• The Start Up Project Manager is responsible for defining, developing and delivering the global start up project strategy by partnering with roles across GSSO, CD&O, Global Regulatory Submissions and others as required. • The SUPM will be assigned to one or more interventional studies in one or more therapy areas such as oncology, vaccines, internal medicine, rare disease or inflammation and immunology. • The SUPM will have a comprehensive knowledge of managing and coordinating study start up activities globally. • The SUPM will typically take full responsibility for medium to large size studies across all regions and countries, or for selected countries or region(s) of a global study where another SUPM is responsible for the site activations of the entire study. • The SUPM will work with country level start up roles to seek opportunities to accelerate site activations for their study. • Lead start up meetings that facilitate alignment of site selection to activation activities performed by country level start up roles with the endorsed trial optimization plan (by senior leadership). • Accountable for quality and completeness of start up timeline plans at study, country and site level within an enterprise project management (EPM) system. • Responsible for creating and overseeing the initial baseline and subsequent snapshots of timeline planning within the EPM system which build the overall targets for site activation over time in alignment with the priority of the study in the overall portfolio and overall expectation to deliver to plan with a high degree of probability. • Expertly integrate the requirements of a protocol amendment(s) to deliver site activations to plan prioritizing optimizing participant recruitment. • Responsible for the completeness and quality of site activation timeline plans for every site from investigator initiation package sent for first site in study to site activation complete for last site in study.

• Define, develop and deliver the global start up project strategy by partnering with roles across GSSO, CD&O, Global Regulatory Submissions and others as required • Take full responsibility for small to medium size studies located in a single country or region • Lead start up meetings that facilitate alignment of site selection to activation activities performed by country level start up roles with the endorsed trial optimization plan • Accountable for quality and completeness of start up timeline plans at study, country and site level within an enterprise project management (EPM) system • Co-ordinate and oversee progress of study specific or country specific tasks that need to be completed for site activations • Expertly integrate the requirements of a protocol amendment(s) to deliver site activations to plan • Act as a key point of escalations for site activation related issues raised by country level start up roles • Continually assess current and future workload to proactively anticipate, problem solve

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, leveraging your industry network and market insight • Collaborate with executive leadership to shape service offerings, go-to-market strategies, and regional positioning • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients across sectors including real estate, insurance, legal, construction, industry, and public agencies • Lead proposal development, client presentations, and contract negotiations to secure high-value projects • Drive revenue growth through strategic account management and cross-functional collaboration • Oversee and contribute to a wide range of EH&S projects, ensuring technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction across all project phases • Lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning, execution, and delivery of complex environmental and health & safety initiatives • Develop and implement quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocols to maintain high technical standards • Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development • Collaborate with clients to define project goals, manage expectations, and deliver tailored solutions • Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project success and drive operational efficiency.

Title: R53370 Operational Transformation Project Manager - Alpharetta Location: US - Alpharetta, GA - REMOTE time type Full time job requisition id R53602 Job Description: Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection. With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success. As an Operational Transformation Project Manager based in Alpharetta (Hybrid or remote), you will play a pivotal role in accelerating Arxada’s strategic transformation across Integrated Operations. In this highly collaborative and fast‑paced environment, you will influence senior stakeholders, drive measurable value, and help shape scalable processes that strengthen operational excellence. This role is part of our Transformation PMO, a key enabler of Arxada’s continuous growth and modernization. If you are energized by complex problem-solving, orchestrating cross‑functional change, and delivering tangible outcomes, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Essential Job Functions: - Lead end‑to‑end project lifecycles, from business case and requirements to implementation, hypercare and closure, using appropriate methodologies. - Drive consistent project governance, ensuring PMO standards, quality frameworks, and value‑tracking mechanisms are fully embedded. - Partner with senior leaders, including Integrated Ops, IT and Finance, to align diverse priorities and facilitate effective steering committee discussions. - Ensure measurable value delivery, including efficiency gains, cost optimization, improved quality and KPI achievement. - Champion change management, fostering workforce adoption, minimizing disruption and ensuring sustainable transformation outcomes. - Manage project budgets, RAID logs and resources, ensuring risks, issues and dependencies are proactively addressed. Qualifications & Experience: - Proven expertise in project management in a global environment, ideally 5–10 years. - Strong experience in Integrated Operations and/or Supply Chain within complex organizations. - Demonstrated success managing large transformation projects or project portfolios. - Project Management Professional (PMP or Prince2) certification required. - Experience in change management, with additional certification preferred. - Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA). - Excellent communicator able to influence without authority and build trust across diverse teams. - High learning agility, adaptability and a hands‑on, purpose‑driven mindset aligned with Arxada’s values: collaboration, fostering grit, decide & drive, and go beyond. - This role is primarily remote, with approximately 10% travel required for project-related plant visits. This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.  Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas: Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection. Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications. Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-BR1 US01