The Manager, Project Management, is responsible for managing various project components with all stakeholders involved and to inform of the progress, intermediate results, potential problems and suggested corrective actions
Essential Functions:
Builds strong relationships with cross-functional and multi-disciplinary functional stakeholders to drive various project requirements in an efficient manner. Must have the capability to build strong team dynamics of diverse individuals representing various functions as part of product development.
Leads and manages all activities related to product development through the entire product cycle from strategic and tactical perspectives. Has the ability to define clear project scopes, goals and deliverables that support business objectives.
Possesses a deep understanding of the technical details underlying product development to effectively strategize, plan and coordinate project activities with functional stakeholders and senior management. Needs to have the ability to provide an independent opinion on all project activities.
Leads and develops an independent function to effectively communicate project expectations and timelines, proactively anticipate project-related issues and devise contingency plans.
Develops and implements an efficient process for managing all of the tactical aspects of product development to include managing weekly R&D meetings, maintaining accurate timelines of internal and external events related to the projects, and providing weekly/monthly update documents, proposals and presentations.
Must have the ability to work with external vendors such as CROs, CMOs, consultants, material vendors and other external third parties to drive a strong development program.
Education:
Bachelors Degree (BA/BS) Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry - Required
Master Degree (MS/MA) Pharmaceutical Sciences or Chemistry - Preferred
Experience:
3 years or more in Formulation R&D, Analytical R&D or other technical position in Pharma R&D.
3 years or more in Project Management Experience
Skills:Specialized Knowledge:
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects including schedules, budgets, and project deliverables.
Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of internal and external people, both in formal and informal circumstances, and where necessary, to gain their agreement and acceptance
