Advisor - Program Manager - GFD

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 129,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to lead significant capital projects with a budget of $400M or more. This role involves managing diverse teams to achieve project objectives while ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in capital project delivery in industrial settings, is willing to travel, and possesses strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, along with a focus on medical innovation for patients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in capital project delivery in industrial or manufacturing facilities.
• Willingness to relocate and/or travel to locations outside home state/country.
• Demonstrated ability to work from long distances with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to deliver large programs of at least $400M USD or more.
• Develop and maintain safety and environmental execution plans for projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Project Management

Effective communication skills

GMP manufacturing

LEAN

Safety

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Job description

Position Brand Description

The Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) Organization, part of Corporate Engineering and Continuous Improvement delivers new and renovated capital assets around the world. Our mission is accomplished through a highly leveraged organization of design, construction, and qualification contractors. Many of the assets delivered focus on medical innovation and delivering innovative solutions to patients. Some of the assets delivered will expand the supply of existing medicines or strengthen the supply chain.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

Project Management: Lead teams to deliver large programs of at least $400M USD or more in capital assets and/or business-critical in nature. These teams will consist of both Lilly and Non-Lilly professionals to safely achieve project objectives from front-end planning (conceptual design) in a Brownfield or Greenfield site through operational qualification (cradle to grave). Project objectives are defined as delivering asset capability or capacity with safety, cost, schedule, and quality assurance.

Interface/Communication: Ability to lead from a regional distance from corporate headquarters while developing and maintaining effective communication with GFD leadership, the project team, governance teams, business partners, and other stakeholders. Facilitate issue resolution, anticipate scope changes, and implement safely with quality, speed, and value.

Compliance: Lead with a disciplined, structured approach to project management based on compliance with Company Policies and Procedures.

Safety/Environment: Develop and maintain safety and environmental execution plans for projects. Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies, procedures, and work rules for project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors from conceptual design through operational verification.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science – Engineering field or related to project management or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10+ Years of previous experience in capital project delivery in industrial or manufacturing facilities.
• Willingness to relocate and/or travel to locations outside of home state/country.

Additional Preferences

• Project Size: Previous experience on projects or multiple projects of >$100MM.
• Pharma manufacturing experience.
• Previous experience managing greenfield projects.
• Capital Project Management Experience in Pharma manufacturing facilities, such as Bulk API, sterile products, secondary packaging, Devices and to a lesser extent lab projects.
• Experience in the following areas: GMP manufacturing, LEAN, Automation, construction, construction quality, project controls, the engineering disciplines, safety, scheduling.
• The capacity to achieve results and influence through people is critical.
• Demonstrated ability to work from long distances with little supervision.
• Must exhibit a good sense of judgment in decision making, without the need for management approval while at the same time keeping management informed and engaged on critical issues.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to influence personnel and organizations without having direct administrative responsibility for them.
• Competency in a foreign language(s).
• Professional Engineer (PE) or equivalent technical certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in working and/or living outside the U.S.
• Demonstrated willingness to embrace the concept of continuous improvement and be an agent for change.

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The anticipated wage for this position is $129,000 - $209,000.

Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.