Global Biopharma Tech Transfer Program Lead

Alexion; Blanchardstown; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Alexion in Ireland is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead multi-discipline Tech Transfer projects across internal sites or CMOs. You will manage scope, budget, schedule and delivery, collaborating with Technical Operations, Quality, Finance, and EM&O to ensure successful product transfers.

You will guide cross-functional teams through design to regulatory submission, develop robust project controls, and report progress with KPIs. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of technical and/or operational teams or projects in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience in new product introduction project work is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead in global/matrix environments with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to establish strong partnerships with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, change management, problem solving and leadership skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Team player with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience with biopharmaceutical BDS manufacturing, aseptic fill finish and finished packaging.
• Regulatory knowledge for pharmaceutical industry; Lean or Six Sigma advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute multi-discipline Tech Transfer projects through all delivery phases.
• Prepare project charters with business justification for new projects.
• Generate cost estimates, budgets, forecasting and long-range plans; coordinate with Finance.
• Track deliverables and provide regular status/KPI reporting.
• Manage decision logs and risk registers for projects.
• Align project execution with business needs and priorities.
• Lead teams from design to regulatory submission with SME input.
• Develop project controls (PEP, schedule, risks) to align timelines with needs.
• Communicate progress and mitigations; produce monthly performance metrics.
• Collaborate with site functions to enable smooth transitions to operations.
• Provide TT project reporting schedules/plans and support to TT team.
• Organise Stage Gate meetings with TT leader; ensure clear internal/external communication.
• Allocate resources to project, Leaders and Steering team; manage costs and cash flow with Finance.
• Support Lean/Six Sigma improvements across the TT network.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Change management

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or business

Tools

SmartSheet

Job description

Alexion in Ireland is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead multi-discipline Tech Transfer projects across internal sites or CMOs. You will manage scope, budget, schedule and delivery, collaborating with Technical Operations, Quality, Finance, and EM&O to ensure successful product transfers.

You will guide cross-functional teams through design to regulatory submission, develop robust project controls, and report progress with KPIs. Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement are essential.