Project Manager - Pharmaceutical

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection, and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

This dedicated project manager will be responsible for the administrative management of projects for a specific client from inception to close for our pharmaceutical business. Key functions include the development, execution, and development of project plans. This includes logistics management and working across departments to ensure adequate technical over site and proper resource allocation

• Establish project plans in collaboration with client and internal resources
• Track multi-disciplinary project teams for the execution of customer projects. This includes the responsibility and accountability for project initiation, planning, execution/implementation, controlling monitoring and closeout.
• Function as primary interface with the Customer regarding the day to day/weekly progress and status reporting and keep internal resources aligned with client priorities.
• Report and escalate potential deviations to the plan to the Department Managers with suggestions for action.
• Tracking and reporting of projects in accordance with an approved Project Plan (includes tasking, task owners, dependencies, and timelines).
• Coordinate internal and external Project Team Meetings to ensure that all stakeholders and the customer are working in accordance with the agreed to Project Plan. Responsible for coordinating, arranging and preparation of customer meetings on-site for the purpose of project team execution that can include campaign reviews, ad-hoc process related meetings, etc.
• Maintain meeting minutes and action lists resulting from technical and other external and internal project related meetings.
• Ensure the successful completion of owned projects and resolve any issues that may hinder project success. Utilize site escalation process when necessary to resolve any project team issues. In addition, effectively lead the project team while maintaining good morale.
• Tracking of test sample status, OOS’s, deviations, and CAPA’s.

• Education: B.Sc. Degree of higher in biological /chemical sciences, PMP Certification preferred.
• Experience: 5 years’ experience working in the lab as a Senior Analyst/Scientist or relevant project management experience.
• An understanding of the technical aspects of the Biologics Industry
• Strong communication, analytical, presentation, and problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to work both independently and in a team, environment are essential for this role.
• Knowledge of Lean & 5S is an asset
• Post graduate training in project management strongly preferred but not essential with demonstrated experience in a mature project management environment
• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication (written and oral) with strong presentation skills
• Extended hours and shift work may be required from time to time.
• Travel to other SGS locations or client locations may be required from time to time or lead a group of individuals at Client’s site.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee wellness programs
• Wealth: Competitive pay, 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment), employee referral program, annual bonus target
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off (vacation, sick, company holidays, floating holidays, volunteer time)

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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