Project Manager Process Technology

Lallemand; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian biotechnology firm in Montreal seeks a Project Manager in Process Technology to oversee projects optimizing existing products. The ideal candidate must have a strong technical background in fermentation processes and proven project management skills. Candidates with a PhD or relevant Master's degree and 5+ years of experience are encouraged to apply. Bilingual proficiency in English and French is preferred. The role is full-time and offers a salary range of CA$70,000 - CA$85,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing projects and teams.
• Proven success in executing projects from start to finish.
• Strong working knowledge of fermentation and downstream processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of projects on time and within budget.
• Apply an integrated project management approach across disciplines.
• Lead projects from idea to launch including industrialization.

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Education

PhD in chemical or biochemical engineering

Master's degree considered

Job description

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Main Functions

The ideal candidate will draw on a strong technical background in process technology and will have strong project management skills to lead a portfolio of projects related to optimization of existing products through process improvements, leading to cost savings and incremental product enhancements.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Contributing to LBI results by managing a portfolio of projects on time and within budget.
• Applying an integrated project management approach, involving disciplines such as Marketing, Sales, Production, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and Patents during different project stages.
• Leading portfolio projects from idea to launch, including industrialization.
• Ensuring alignment between Business and R&D on product and technology development priorities.
• Proposing process technologies to develop LBI fermentation and DSP expertise, fostering innovative bioprocess development ideas.
• Managing projects within the portfolio, including defining project plans with valid business cases, executing plans, managing risks, controlling scope, and communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Technical skills

Required:

• Working knowledge of fermentation and downstream processes, centrifugation, membrane filtration, drying, etc.
• Proven success in executing projects from start to finish.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety standards.

Assets:

• PhD in chemical or biochemical engineering; relevant industrial experience with a Master’s degree considered.
• 5+ years managing projects and teams.
• Expertise in statistical analysis and experimental design.
• Bilingual in English and French, written and spoken.

Personal abilities

• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Results-oriented team player with effective project management skills in a matrix organization.

Organization

Lallemand, a Canadian company founded in the late 19th century, develops and markets microorganisms globally. With over 5,000 employees across more than 45 countries, it operates in various markets including bio-ingredients, yeast products, and biotech industries. The company emphasizes trust and cooperation with its clients and offers accommodations for all stages of the hiring process.

Job Details

Level: Mid-Senior

Type: Full-time

Function: Project Management and IT

Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Salary: CA$70,000 - CA$85,000

Application deadlines and additional info are available on the job posting.