Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

CSL is looking for a Project Manager/Senior Project Manager for our R&D organization. The job description is the following:

• Responsible for the planning, execution, control and closing of R&D projects (Research, Development, Device and CMC) while adhering to budget, scope and schedule requirements. 

• Leads cross functional a Project Team and ensure connectivity of Technical Expert Teams in support of the overall project delivery. 

• Drives the development and manages the execution of high quality, integrated cross-functional plans for projects. 

• Responsible for providing critical inputs into the business planning process to support R&D executives in planning and prioritization of resources and projects. 

• Ensures project deliverables are achieved, issues and risks are identified, managed and resolved.

• Prepares and actively manages annual project budgets, long range financial projections, project schedule/timeline, project scope documents and all other project documentation.

• Key interactions include R&D (including Research, Product Development, Non-Clinical, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Intellectual Property) Manufacturing, Commercial Operations, Commercial Development, Quality and Logistics.

Responsibilities:

• Under minimal supervision, responsible for the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure of projects at the project level.

• Provides input and supports development of the project strategy.

• Responsible for leading cross-functional project teams to ensure that the project deliverables are achieved and issues and risks are identified and managed.

• Effectively manages project stakeholders while working within a matrixed environment.

• Prepares routine project status updates via formal and informal channels (monthly reports, project review reports, ad hoc reports).

• Assists the business planning process including estimating, tracking and managing key project activities and costs to support R&D functions in planning and prioritization of resources.

• Accountable for the preparation and maintenance of all project documentation and administration.

• Where relevant, supports collaboration activities with external partners in the preparation and management of legal agreements and integration of services, technologies and capabilities to ensure delivery of project.

• Participates in the learning and development of junior Project Management staff and provide mentoring and coaching.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• An advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in Science or Engineering, PMP certification, Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent is preferred.

• 5-7 years’ experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry (or where relevant a biomedical research organization).

• In-depth knowledge in drug research, development and manufacturing processes of pharmaceuticals (CMC, non-clinical, clinical, and regulatory).

• 5+ years’ experience as a project manager leading cross-functional project teams in a matrixed, global environment, including those with complex technical, geographic, and/or regulatory elements.

• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and delivering projects to meet business objectives on time, within budget and with quality.

• Participate in the learning and development of junior Project Management staff and provide mentoring and coaching.

• Proficient in the use of Project Management processes and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project).

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