Manager, Project Management

PCI TRGR Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services is seeking a Manager, Project Management to oversee drug product manufacturing projects and support key clients and internal objectives. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop plans and timelines, manage budget and resources, and ensure on-time delivery with quality standards.

Mentorship of PM staff and strategic alignment with business goals are essential. The role requires strong leadership, extensive Biotech/Pharma experience, and proficiency in PM software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years in Biotech/Pharma industry or CDMO.
• Minimum of five (5) years in Project Management.
• PMP preferred.
• Knowledge of sterile fill/finish and/or lyophilization is a plus.
• Strong leadership in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leads a team of project management professionals and provides feedback regularly.
• Provides strategic leadership and operational support to the site PM team.
• Streamlines project management methodology to maximize efficiencies.
• Maintains client project statuses and coordinates solutions for issues.
• Develops risk assessments and proposes options with impact statements.
• Mentors other Project Managers on PM processes as needed.
• Ensures projects are completed on time, within budget and scope.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional team leadership

Budgeting

Risk assessment

Communication

Mentorship

Process improvement

MS Project

Smartsheet

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor's or Master's degree in life sciences or business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients. We are PCI. Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Summary of Objective

The Manager, Project Management, is responsible for project management tasks for Drug Product manufacturing projects support key clients & internal objectives. This position drives planning, decision-making, develops implementation strategies and leads efforts for projects. This position will work with team members to create and maintain project plans and timelines, which may include budget, definition, scope, supply chain management, financial resources allocation, dependencies, and target dates. This position will have direct supervisory responsibilities, and will lead complex, cross functional internal/external project team activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Possesses the leadership and managerial skills to lead a team of project management professionals and provide feedback on a regular basis.
• Provides strategic leadership, guidance, and operational support to the site project management team and/or direct reports.
• Streamlines and strengthens project management methodology to maximize efficiencies.
• Provides prioritization and alignment of initiatives with overall business strategy and vision.
• Maintains overview of all client project statuses and ongoing or emerging issues; escalates in a timely manner and coordinates solutions.
• Identifies project issues such as resource, technical or scheduling constraints and assists to resolve these issues internally and with external stakeholders by development of risk assessments, summarized options and proposed solutions with impact statements.
• Provides group training and assists Project Managers as a mentor on technical or PM related processes as needed.
• Establishes and maintains policies, procedures, and guidelines for the site project management team that is in alignment with the D&M segment and/or PCI Pharma Service.
• Develops and maintains cordial business relationships with all project stakeholders (internal and external) as necessary.
• Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget and scope, and conforms to predetermined quality standards.
• Tracks and forecasts revenue generating activities.
• Works with finance to ensure invoices are accurate and paid on time.
• Engages in initial customer discussion in support of Business Development and in recurring Business Review and/or Joint Sterring Committee Meetings for existing customers to review site performance and foster customer relationships.
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices.
• Embodies PCI Pharma Services cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
• Comply with all PCI policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TRAVEL – < 10%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a life sciences or business discipline preferred.
• PMP preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years in Biotech/Pharma industry or CDMO.
• Minimum of five (5) years in Project Management
• Previous CDMO experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of sterile fill/finish and/or lyophilization is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a dynamic, fast paced work environment
• Highly proficient with Project Management software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, and Smartsheet.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly detail oriented.
• Successful team leader with strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed skills in conflict management by maintaining high ethics and values.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.
• Honesty, integrity, respect and courtesy with all colleagues and clients.
• Resilient through operational and organizational changes

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status. At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company’s purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves accountable to the highest standards of understanding, fairness, respect, and equal opportunity – at every level. We envision a PCI community where everyone can belong and grow, and we strive to bring this vision to reality by continuously and intentionally assessing our people practices, policies and programs, marketing approach, and workplace culture.

Why work for PCI Pharma Services?

At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.