Project Manager - Biotech External Supply Operations

Are you a Project Manager with a strong technical background with understanding of pharmaceutical manufacture and commercialization t?

This is a contract role based in Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.

If you have the relevant experience, please forward your CV to [email protected] for review or call 353 1 7978720 to discuss in confidence.

Project Manager - Biotech External Supply Operations - Dublin

Job Description

Our client is a leading international Biotechnology company with a state of the art aseptic manufacturing facility in Dun L aoghaire , South Dublin. 

The plant is one of the most dynamic in Ireland and is currently undergoing rapid expansion and capital investment. 

This is an excellent opportunity to get experience into Ireland's leading aseptic manufacturing plant.

External Supply Operations provides a strategic dimension to the manufacturing network to improve operational competitiveness and ensure uninterrupted global supply of medicines to our patients. 

In order to continue to provide the supplemental capacity to the manufacturing network, it is increasingly important that External Supply Operations establish consistent, robust processes and systems to ensure quality and supply reliability with our external contract manufacturing network while closely partnering with our internal networks as well.

External Supply Operations is seeking a Strategic Planning & Operations Manager to join the Portfolio Strategy & Management (PSM) team.

This role will support the External Supply Operations organization by leading NPIs and coordinating product transfers into the external manufacturing network, as well as advancing systems and processes related to Site Selections, Launches, and Technical Transfer Management. 

This person will lead efforts that focus on joint team engagements, identifying and delivering on key project milestones, integrate external supplier functions with company processes, provide recommendations to drive pivotal initiatives, business performance and operational improvements. 

The Manager is responsible to stay informed of standard methodologies and provide innovative, impactful ideas to optimize processes to support the organization’s growth strategies.

The successful candidate will lead multiple NPIs, projects and initiatives that advance External Supply Operations strategies, goals and objectives. 

Responsible for leading new product introduction activities for new launches or programs tech transferring into CMOs

Provide project strategic direction of external manufacturing technical transfer and new product introduction activities coordinating execution of cross-functional workstreams from Quality, Process Development, Contracts, Supply Chain, Analytical Sciences and Global Strategic Sourcing.

Execution and adherence to PSM NPI business processes and operating model

Strong interpersonal skills as interactions will be both internal and external facing with CMOs and Executive leadership.

Lead multiple cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity.

Build and maintain project plans and team assignments using project planning tools, estimating project cost and adhering to budget, directing and supervising work efforts on daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing project reviews, and advancing functional, quality, timeline and cost issues appropriately.

Understand and react to project risks, scope changes, industry trends and influences.

Utilize project management processes, software and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations.

Handle communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact scope, budget, risk and resources of the work being managed and provide project updates and reporting to executive leadership and internal partners.

Lead continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable gain in quality, efficiency and alignment within priorities. 

Apply the knowledge, skills, tools of project management and operational perfection to ensure efficient execution of projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Doctorate degree OR 

Master’s degree and 2 years of solid experience within a cGMP manufacturing or quality environment OR 

Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of solid experience within a cGMP manufacturing or quality environment OR 

Strong organizational and cross-functional project management skills

Strong technical background with understanding of pharmaceutical manufacture and commercialization

High ethical business standards, fosters inclusivity and promotes diversity

Demonstrated accountability to deliver results and meet deadlines while handling contending priorities

Problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills

Strong interpersonal, listening and customer service skills

Strong presentation abilities, oral and written, including confidence and decisiveness when engaging with Senior Management and customers

Experience managing and influencing in a matrix organization

Manufacturing and cGMP knowledge and experience

Strong negotiation skills

Operational Excellence proficiency

Understanding of contractual requirements

Technical writing and multi-level presentation skills

Experience leading effectively in collaborative team environment

Ability to take initiative, drive action and work under minimum supervision

Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Smartsheet and ThinkCell

Package

Contract role - Hourly rate €55 - €65 per hour

Minimum 12 month contract

Contact

Karen McHugh is the consultant managing this position.

If you area Project Manager interested in roles based in Dublin , you can contact Karen by e-mail at karen @jobcontax.com Karen or phone 353 1 7979720 for a confidential chat.

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