Strategic Planning and Operations Manager

PE Global (UK); Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multi-national Pharma client in South Dublin is seeking a Strategic Planning and Operations Manager for a contract position. The role involves leading new product introductions and coordinating product transfers. Key responsibilities include managing cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and optimizing operational processes. Candidates need a doctorate or relevant degree with substantial experience in cGMP environments. Strong project management and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cGMP manufacturing or quality environment.
• Strong technical background in pharmaceutical manufacture.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product introduction activities and technical transfers.
• Coordinate execution of cross-functional workstreams.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget while adhering to quality standards.
• Align projects with PSM NPI processes; report to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation skills

Education

Doctorate degree

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Visio

Smartsheet

ThinkCell

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Strategic Planning and Operations Manager for a leading multi-national Pharma client based in South Dublin.

This is a contract position.

Role

This role will support the External Supply Operations organization by leading NPIs and coordinating product transfers into the external manufacturing network, as well as advancing systems and processes related to Site Selections, Launches, and Technical Transfer Management. This person will lead efforts that focus on joint team engagements, identifying and delivering on key project milestones, integrate external supplier functions with company processes, provide recommendations to drive pivotal initiatives, business performance and operational improvements. The Manager is responsible to stay informed of standard methodologies and provide innovative, impactful ideas to optimize processes to support the organization’s growth strategies.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading new product introduction activities for new launches or programs tech transferring into CMOs
• Provide project strategic direction of external manufacturing technical transfer and new product introduction activities coordinating execution of cross-functional workstreams from Quality, Process Development, Contracts, Supply Chain, Analytical Sciences and Global Strategic Sourcing.
• Execution and adherence to PSM NPI business processes and operating model
• Strong interpersonal skills as interactions will be both internal and external facing with CMOs and Executive leadership.
• Lead multiple cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity.
• Build and maintain project plans and team assignments using project planning tools, estimating project cost and adhering to budget, directing and supervising work efforts on daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing project reviews, and advancing functional, quality, timeline and cost issues appropriately.
• Understand and react to project risks, scope changes, industry trends and influences.
• Utilize project management processes, software and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations.
• Handle communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact scope, budget, risk and resources of the work being managed and provide project updates and reporting to executive leadership and internal partners.
• Lead continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable gain in quality, efficiency and alignment within priorities. Apply the knowledge, skills, tools of project management and operational perfection to ensure efficient execution of projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree OR Master’s degree and 2 years of solid experience within a cGMP manufacturing or quality environment OR Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of solid experience within a cGMP manufacturing or quality environment OR Associate’s degree and 10 years of solid experience within a cGMP manufacturing or quality environment OR High school diploma / GED and 12 years of solid experience within a cGMP manufacturing or quality environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational and cross-functional project management skills
• Strong technical background with understanding of pharmaceutical manufacture and commercialization
• High ethical business standards, fosters inclusivity and promotes diversity
• Demonstrated accountability to deliver results and meet deadlines while handling contending priorities
• Problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal, listening and customer service skills
• Strong presentation abilities, oral and written, including confidence and decisiveness when engaging with Senior Management and customers
• Experience managing and influencing in a matrix organization
• Manufacturing and cGMP knowledge and experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• Operational Excellence proficiency
• Understanding of contractual requirements
• Technical writing and multi-level presentation skills
• Experience leading effectively in collaborative team environment
• Ability to take initiative, drive action and work under minimum supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Smartsheet and ThinkCell

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply, or alternatively send an up to date CV to [e-mail]

Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland