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Project Manager – Operational Readiness

Russell Tobin

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

15 days ago

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Job summary

Russell Tobin is seeking a Project Manager (Operational Readiness) for a biotechnology company focused on neurological disease treatments. This role involves supporting the Large-Scale Manufacturing Modernization project, ensuring operational readiness for new systems. Candidates should have a strong project management background and experience in a regulated environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage
401(k) retirement savings
Life & disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Identity theft protection

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of project management experience.
  • Experience with Manufacturing Electronic Systems (MES) implementation is desired.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Operational Readiness Program Manager in daily activities.
  • Lead meetings and track action items.
  • Develop risk registers and status dashboards.

Skills

Project Management
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, project management or other technical field

Tools

MS Project
Smartsheet
Primavera P6

Job description

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Base pay range

$70.00/hr - $88.36/hr

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Sr. Associate Recruiter at Russell Tobin

Russell Tobin is seeking a Project Manager (Operational Readiness) for a biotechnology company specializing in the discovery, development, and delivery of the treatment of neurological diseases to patients worldwide.

Job Title: Project Manager (Operational Readiness)

Job Type: Contract

Length: 6-Months (with potential for extension)

Hours: Mon-Fri, 40 hours/week with occasional overtime as needed

Pay Rate: $78.00 - $88.36 per hour

Project Overview:

This position will support the Large-Scale Manufacturing (LSM) Modernization project for bringing a new Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to the drug substance manufacturing area. This system will encompass several phases covering electronic equipment tracking, electronic batch records and release by exception functionalities. This role will be supporting the operational readiness workstream and activities associated with ensuring the site is ready to receive this change and sustain it within routine production operations.

Job Summary:

  • The Operational Readiness Project Management role will provide support to the Operational Readiness Program Manager for assisting in daily activities related to the internal large-scale manufacturing (LSM) modernization project bringing MES and electronic batch record implementation to the site.
  • This role will work with a cross-functional matrix team including members from MTO, QA, QE, Materials Planning, Manufacturing among other groups as it relates to interactions with design and implementation of MES functionality.
  • This role will be responsible for leading meetings, capturing meeting minutes, identifying and tracking action items, development of risk registers and mitigations and driving the team for adherence to plan.
  • This role will provide schedule development support as well and act as a point of contact for routine schedule updates.
  • Responsibility for tracking operational readiness action items, development plans to support approach, and providing monthly status dashboards.
  • This role will have no budgetary responsibilities.
  • Information will be communicated up to Operational Readiness Program Lead as well as Project Program Manager.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, project management or other technical field of study
  • Proven success leading projects or acting in a project management support capacity with 7 or more years of experience
  • Familiarity utilizing Project Management Tools based on PMBOK, PMI principles to lead projects
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional, matrixed teams.
  • Experience leading or supporting operational readiness elements of projects
  • Organized, and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a highly regulated, compliance-driven setting (pharmaceutical industry).
  • Experience working on or with Manufacturing Electronic Systems (MES) or electronic batch records implementation projects is desired
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite of products and other software platforms
  • Proficiency in MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera P6 or other project management software
  • Proficiency in project portfolio management software is a plus

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

Apply Today! If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to rob.vanriet@russelltobin.com for immediate consideration.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level
    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type
    Contract
Job function
  • Job function
    Project Management, Science, and Manufacturing
  • Industries
    Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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