Drug Substance Project Manager E2E

Summary

The Drug Substance Project Manager is accountable to lead, plan and organize project activities for lifecycle changes at established external API supply points to support and achieve the strategic objectives of the overall program.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Is accountable to plan and deliver the project and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization
• Develop and implement long-term goals, key milestone planning and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the project
• Ensure that project activities operate within the policies and procedures of the organization
• Ensure that project activities comply with all relevant legislation and professional standards
• Develop forms and records to document project activities
• Work with key stakeholders to establish plans and goals for each project.
• Work closely with program managers to track progress and provide updates on any changes in strategy or priorities.
• Drives project related communication, stakeholder management, facilitates across functions to ensure awareness, alignment and buy-in.
• Report to Program Manager on the progress of individual projects within the overall program
• Identify and evaluate the risks associated with project activities and take appropriate action to control the risks
• Defining and proceeding corrective actions
• Supports Life Cycle process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements (including record management) and continuous improvement of quality relevant processes within area of responsibility
• Orchestrates project teams that contribute to the project
  
  

Essential Requirements

• 5-10 years within similar role and complexity
• Strong leadership capabilities (decision making, result oriented, challenge capability, negotiation, support others, stakeholder mgt)
• Superior knowledge about Supply Chain LCM processes
• Experience in Supply Chain Management in Pharmaceutical Industry
• Extensive Project Management experience
• Intercultural experience and ability to act in a complex and rapidly changing business environment
• Basic understanding of the cGxP’s
  
  

Desirable Requirements

• Degree in Science or Business Administration
  
  

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