Project Manager

Project Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in applicable scientific field required
• advanced degree preferred
• Formalized Project Management training
• PMP certification preferred
• Minimum five (5) years previous pharmaceutical industry experience required
• aseptic filling/lyophilisation experience strongly preferred
• Minimum (5) years of client facing, Project Management experience
• Minimum three (3) years working within contract manufacturing or contract research organization
• Proven ability to successfully lead client facing, cross functional project teams
• Good working knowledge of cGMP Guidelines and FDA regulations
• Ability to understand company policies, SOPs, and Safety/OSHA policies
• Proficient in the use of common office software, including Smartsheets (or equivalent PM software), Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Highly proficient understanding of project management practices; including project initiating, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closeout
• Excellent communication skills and ability to facilitate meetings both in-person or remotely

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, including oversight of the project scope, critical path, timeline and financial milestones
• Coordinate with business development and/or client to ensure appropriate information and materials are provided to facilitate kick-off of project
• Serve as the main point of contact with clients throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring needs are met, risks are communicated and mitigated
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish practical, achievable, and realistic timelines
• Initiate and facilitate team meetings to ensure accurate and timely flow of information
• Proactively identify project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies in alignment with project team(s) and client
• Proactively identify scope creep and negotiate acceptance of scope changes with the client, including input from site leadership and business development
• Manage project revenue forecast and report revenue milestone achievements to Finance
• Maintain consistent, routine communication with client(s) according to agreed upon terms
• Record and distribute detailed meeting minutes for internal and external stakeholders
• Influence/motivate team members to enact project plans and achieve goals
• Revenue budget accountability: Each project manager owns a portion the overall revenue portfolio – this figure will change each fiscal year
• Mentor team members and encourage positive team atmosphere
• Lead projects in alignment with Piramal Pharma Solutions – site policies and FDA guidelines
• Assist in department standardization
• Provide training to project team members as needed

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.