Manager, Project Management

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Summary of Objective: 

The Manager, Project Management, is responsible for project management tasks for Drug Product manufacturing projects support key clients & internal objectives. This position drives planning, decision-making, develops implementation strategies and leads efforts for projects. This position will work with team members to create and maintain project plans and timelines, which may include budget, definition, scope, supply chain management, financial resources allocation, dependencies, and target dates. This position will have direct supervisory responsibilities, and will lead complex, cross functional internal/external project team activities. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Possesses the leadership and managerial skills to lead a team of project management professionals and provide feedback on a regular basis. 

• Provides strategic leadership, guidance, and operational support to the site project management team and/or direct reports.  

• Streamlines and strengthens project management methodology to maximize efficiencies. 

• Provides prioritization and alignment of initiatives with overall business strategy and vision.  

• Maintains overview of all client project statuses and ongoing or emerging issues; escalates in a timely manner and coordinates solutions. 

• Identifies project issues such as resource, technical or scheduling constraints and assists to resolve these issues internally and with external stakeholders by development of risk assessments, summarized options and proposed solutions with impact statements. 

• Provides group training and assists Project Managers as a mentor on technical or PM related processes as needed.

• Establishes and maintains policies, procedures, and guidelines for the site project management team that is in alignment with the D&M segment and/or PCI Pharma Service. 

• Develops and maintains cordial business relationships with all project stakeholders (internal and external) as necessary.  

• Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget and scope, and conforms to predetermined quality standards. 

• Tracks and forecasts revenue generating activities. Works with finance to ensure invoices are accurate and paid on time. 

• Engages in initial customer discussion in support of Business Development and in recurring Business Review and/or Joint Sterring Committee Meetings for existing customers to review site performance and foster customer relationships.  

• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company’s policies and practices. 

• Embodies PCI Pharma Services cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture. 

• Comply with all PCI policies and procedures.  

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

• TRAVEL – < 10% 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Bachelor's or Master's degree in a life sciences or business discipline preferred. PMP preferred. 

• Minimum of seven (7) years in Biotech/Pharma industry or CDMO. Minimum of five (5) years in Project Management 

• Previous CDMO experience is preferred. Knowledge of sterile fill/finish and/or lyophilization is a plus. 

• Demonstrated leadership skills in a dynamic, fast paced work environment 

• Highly proficient with Project Management software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project, and Smartsheet.  

• Strong planning and organizational skills.  

• Highly developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Highly detail oriented.  

• Successful team leader with strong interpersonal skills.  

• Highly developed skills in conflict management by maintaining high ethics and values.  

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.  

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.  

• Honesty, integrity, respect and courtesy with all colleagues and clients.  

• Resilient through operational and organizational changes 

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PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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