Program Manager, Cell Therapy Supply Chain Capabilities

TechDigital Group; Summit (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Program Manager for its Cell Therapy Supply Chain capabilities. This role is pivotal as the company embarks on the commercialization of its first CAR-T products, requiring a blend of project management expertise and innovative problem-solving skills. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage complex project schedules, and ensure seamless collaboration between business and IT. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making an impact in the pharmaceutical industry, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in cell therapy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in Data and Analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support Cell Therapy.
• Manage project schedules, risks, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project Management

Data and Analytics

Jira

Agile Methodologies

SDLC

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

Project Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Program Manager, Cell Therapy Supply Chain Capabilities

Program Manager, Cell Therapy Supply Chain Capabilities - Contractor
Client's Cell Therapy business is entering an exciting new phase as it begins the commercialization of its first CAR-T products. Commercialization drives new scope, scale, and complexity across the network, and requires manufacturing sites, global organizations, and IT systems to work together in new ways.
Cell Therapy Data and Analytics Program Manager is responsible for planning and delivery of Cell Therapy operations projects and/or business system releases as assigned. The Program Manager will work with cross-functional business and IT teams to develop project charters, define and secure resources, support the budgeting process, build detailed project schedules, and manage and mitigate risks and issues.
The Program Manager contributes to the success of the PPM team by applying a structured project management approach to complex projects that optimizes planning and delivery of the portfolio of projects, as well as contributes to maturing project management processes, tools, and methodologies to support execution of the portfolio of projects and enhancements to enable CTDO late stage clinical and commercial operations.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams within business and IT to support Cell Therapy
2. Author project charters including definition of high-level timelines and budget needs by consulting with project team, SMEs, and other stakeholders as necessary
3. Define, secure, and communicate resource plan
4. Define and manage detailed project schedule including routine communication of progress, risks, and issues
5. Understand interdependencies between business and technology delivery schedules as well as operational needs
6. Manage risks and issues, including leading creation of mitigation plan and/or escalation as required
7. Manage project change control for changes in scope and timeline
8. Lead routine project team meetings
9. Collaborate with change management resources as assigned to develop stakeholder engagement and communication plan; develop and deliver stakeholder communications as required
10. Work creatively and analytically to solve problems demonstrating teamwork and innovation
11. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, presentations, and risk assessments
12. Lead process improvements within the PPM team applying lessons learned, best practices, and innovations to mature project management processes, tools, and methodologies

Skills/Knowledge Required:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Information Systems, Business, Engineering or similar area.
2. Backlog and Sprint Management in Jira highly desirable.
3. Comfortable managing ambiguity while still delivering results
4. 5+ years of project management experience in Data and Analytics environment (pharmaceutical industry preferred).
5. Good knowledge of and competency in project management processes, including planning, resource planning and allocation, risk and issue management
6. Experience successfully leading large projects, e.g., rollout of IT systems like ERP
7. Experience in SDLC Methodologies, Agile, SCRUM, SDLC/Waterfall preferred
8. Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to work and drive issues to resolution independently and cooperatively in a diverse group
9. Demonstrates ability to deliver executive level presentations, challenge assumptions and drive decision making
10. Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
11. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
12. Project management certification or designation desired
13. Knowledge of applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project or similar project management software, etc.
14. Support diverse and inclusive work environment.
15. Ability to travel 5%

Preferred Location:
New Jersey as primary
The project manager will have to work with people with IST, CET, EST, PST time zone.