Project Manager - II*

Job Responsibilities

This role is responsible for supporting and managing a diverse range of projects within Global Supply Chain Organization.

The responsibilities include :

Overseeing multiple assigned projects, which may include :

o New product introductions into major markets

o Management of alliance teams with business partners

o Technology and manufacturing transfers

o Continuous improvement initiatives in commercial / clinical drug product manufacturing

Ensuring projects align with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and global regulatory requirements for drug products and / or medical devices.

Collaborating with various teams and stakeholders to drive project success.

Essential Duties and Job Functions :

Provide project management support to projects / programs managed by the Product Launch and Change Planning (PLCP) function.

Provide project management support to PLCP initiatives.

Support the organization of new cross-functional project teams by defining objectives, Product, tasks, and milestones; building project schedules;

identifying resource needs; tracking progress aProductst schedules and budgets; and managing risks.

Utilize project management best practices to streamline project planning and execution.

Establish and monitor project metrics to drive and enhance project performance.

Analyze project components and tasks to propose solutions for problems and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Collaborate with project leaders to ensure timely, efficient, and effective project meetings, and manage team activities between meetings.

Document meeting minutes, track decisions, action items, and expenditures.

Oversee project communications to ensure all stakeholders are well-informed about project activities and status.

Knowledge & Skills :

Ability to influence and work effectively with others in a proactive and constructive manner.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with all levels of an organization.

High degree of organizational skills and attention to detail.

Prior experience and understanding of current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs).

Ability to solve problems, develop and track detailed plans, manage uncertainty, and adapt to changing conditions and assumptions.

Business acumen and ability to understand and manage both project costs and business benefits of assigned projects or programs.

Ability to multi-task and to work across multi-national sites and diverse cultures.

Familiarity with Smartsheet is highly desirable.

Education & Experience

BA / BS with 5+ years of relevant experience in a related field or MBA / MS plus 3+ years of relevant experience in a related field.

Prior experience should include 3+ years managing cross-functional teams and multi-site projects or programs.

Prior experience managing new product launches in a regulated environment (pharmaceutical or medical device) preferred.

Prior experience in pharmaceutical operations and cGMP environment(s) highly desirable.

PMP or similar project management certification a plus.

Travel may be required up to 10%.