Project Manager/Manufacturing Engineer MSAT, Global Operations (1 year Contract)
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About this position:
You will be part of the mandev team in the MSAT area which consists of 7 Project Managers, working together in an open and trustful manner. We are part of Global operations consisting of 20+ manufacturing sites worldwide. Mainly, we support the manufacturing site in Denmark, consisting of some 250 staff.
The main responsibilities include:
- Driving optimization of local manufacture capability in relation to all aspects), modernization of site, corporate strategy, authority expectations etc. Specifically you will be part of and drive optimizations within the ambitious Ignite program.
- Serving as 1 point of entry to NPI’s and new project tasks coming from business units or from upper management in OFS (i.e. cross-divisional coordination).
- Ensuring all necessary activities and documentation related to transfer & launch of new products, processes and tech upgrades in Agilent are performed according to Agilent QMS and authority expectations.
- To provide coordination of critical support to production, drive troubleshooting, systematic problem solving, SME knowledge etc. when needed.
The nature of tasks and projects in Manufacturing Development is by nature cross functional, often with a scientific and/or GMP aspect.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Drive projects according to the department responsibilities
- Make plans and follow up with all relevant manufacture departments, up until launch
- Analyse and identify new opportunities for improvement projects across the production area
- Drive optimization/modernization projects in manufacture using industry 4.0
- Stakeholder management in Manufacture, R&D, QA, Marketing, RA etc standards
- Provide scientific and project management ad hoc support to all departments in manufacture
- Provide critical manufacturing support and coordination/management of troubleshooting
Background
- (Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Pharma, etc.)Life Science Engineering, in PhD Degree or Master's-
- Experience in Project Management in Production or R&D, within the pharma or medical sector
- Flair for the business side of the project, present business cases, use financial tools (ROI, NPV)
- Keen analytical skills, adept with data, systematic problem solving
- (Good Manufacturing Practices)GMP of Knowledge
- Full fluency in English. Fluency in Danish is a strong advantage
On a personal level, you are a natural leader, driven by results. You can take ownership of projects to set a clear direction using a combination of your technical and personal skills. You also have the interpersonal skills to interact with many internal and external partners at a high level to create your own network in large company. Working and acting as a team player is key.
The right candidate is adept at handling key stakeholders with sometimes diverging agendas, keeps their head high in adversity and solves most conflicts on their own without needing to escalate.
You will report to the director of MSAT.
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Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule.Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Travel Required: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: 0-3 MonthsJob Function: ManufacturingSkills Required
- PhD Degree or Master's in Life Science Engineering
- Experience in Project Management in Production or R&D
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Fluency in English; Danish is a strong advantage
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