Project Manager

Collabera; North Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceuticals sector seeks a Project Manager I for a 6-month contract in North Chicago, IL. This role involves managing regulatory projects related to restricted substances, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and the ability to work independently while demonstrating initiative and leadership within a team setting.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability and strong communication skills.
• Results-oriented self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of global restricted substances regulations (e.g. EU RoHS, EU REACH).

Responsibilities

• Manage compliance for restricted substances projects, including regulatory requirements.
• Organize and implement phases of project management with clear deliverables.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration for successful project outcomes.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Regulatory Knowledge

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or related technical field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Job Title: Project Manager I
Duration: 6 months
Location:North Chicago, IL 60064
Pay Range: $45-$50/hr

Job Description:
Top 3-5 skills needed
1. Can work independently with minimal guidance
2. Proactive/strong initiative with ability to manage multiple programs in parallel
3. Strong written and oral communication skills
4. Demonstrate project management capabilities
5. Technical skills to interpret and apply chemical regulations requirements to products

Background:

• The Restricted Substances Management (RSM) function is responsible for compliance with country-specific chemical regulations impacting products/components, or requiring registration of substances used in the manufacture of our products. Examples of impacted regulations are EU REACH, EU RoHS, US Conflict Minerals, China MEE No. 12, US Proposition 65, etc.

Primary Function/Primary Goals/Objectives:

• This position will be responsible for project management activities around developing and implementing restricted substances management (RSM) regulatory requirements such as EU REACH, US Conflict Minerals, US Prop. 65, EU Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS), etc.

Responsibilities:

• Independently organize, develop, implement, and manage assigned aspects of existing- and novel RSM chemical regulatory projects. This includes outlining scope, time and resource management, communications, and risk mitigation throughout the project.


• Assigned aspects include interpreting regulatory requirements, creating an actionable business process, implementing the process, and demonstrating necessary compliance


• Handle several small to medium size projects in parallel and/or assist on larger projects


• Develop, track, and communicate progress against program milestones and deliverables


• Interacts internally, across multiple functional areas, and externally, with Suppliers and Third Party Manufacturers, to obtain restricted substances supporting data to justify business and regulatory needs. Data must be well-organized and stored within existing systems.


• Ensures RSM compliance is considered as part of long-term and short-term planning, including lifecycle management and new product introduction


• Reviews and analyzes component and sub-assembly information, assessing for restricted substances impact


• Works collaboratively with appropriate organizations to facilitate RSM implementation and compliance through the communication of RSM issues and development of process and tools

Qualifications:

• Proven leadership ability, demonstrated initiative and excellent communication skills


• Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision; results oriented; strong workload organization- and problem-solving skills


• Desirable: knowledge of today’s key global restricted substances regulations (e.g. EU RoHS, EU REACH); familiarity with pharmaceutical R&D, pharma manufacturing/TPM, and supply chain activities


• Demonstrated team player with ability to work collaboratively with RSM team and functional counterparts in a global environment; ability to influence and solicit cooperation (internally and externally) to meet program objectives


• Strong program management skills and techniques (i.e. plans, schedules, presentations, etc.)


• Competency with MS software suite (e.g. PowerPoint, MS Word, Excel, Outlook)


• Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in science/engineering discipline or related technical field


• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years demonstrated project management experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

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