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Commercialization Project Manager Jobs in Indiana

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Sr Project Manager

Warsaw, IN · On-site

... commercialization. This role will monitor, expedite, and report on all aspects of project plans for ... Manage the detailed project Gantt chart. Analyze critical path, major workstreams and intersecting ...

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Johnson and Johnson

Sr Project Manager

Warsaw, IN · On-site

... commercialization. This role will monitor, expedite, and report on all aspects of project plans for ... Manage the detailed project Gantt chart. Analyze critical path, major workstreams and intersecting ...

Johnson & Johnson

Sr Project Manager

Warsaw, IN

... commercialization. This role will monitor, expedite, and report on all aspects of project plans for ... Manage the detailed project Gantt chart. Analyze critical path, major workstreams and intersecting ...

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Talis Group, Inc.

Product Category Manager

Henryville, IN · On-site

$120K - $135K/yr

... Commercialization, or Marketing experience within food / consumer packaged goods. * Private-label food experience strongly preferred. * Strong financial, pricing, analytical, and project management ...

MORGAN FOODS INC

Product Manager

Austin, IN · On-site

Product Manager Full-Time | Hybrid Role | Austin, IN Our Opportunity: Morgan Foods, Inc. is seeking ... Disciplined project leadership with a track record of delivering commercialization initiatives on ...

MORGAN FOODS INC

Product Manager

Austin, IN · On-site

Product Manager Full-Time | Hybrid Role | Austin, IN Our Opportunity: Morgan Foods, Inc. is seeking ... Disciplined project leadership with a track record of delivering commercialization initiatives on ...

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What is a commercialization project manager?

A Commercialization Project Manager is a professional responsible for guiding new products or services from development to market launch. They coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure that products meet market requirements and regulatory standards. Their role is critical in bridging the gap between product development and successful market entry, often working closely with marketing, sales, R&D, and operations teams. They also monitor project performance and adjust strategies to ensure successful commercialization and profitability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a commercialization project manager?

To thrive as a Commercialization Project Manager, you need expertise in project management, product development, and go-to-market strategies, often supported by a degree in business or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools like Microsoft Project, Agile methodologies, and certifications such as PMP are commonly required. Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and effective communication skills set outstanding candidates apart. These abilities are crucial for successfully launching products, coordinating cross-functional teams, and achieving business objectives within set timelines.

What are some common challenges faced by commercialization project managers during product launches, and how can they be addressed?

Commercialization Project Managers often face challenges such as coordinating cross-functional teams, managing tight deadlines, and aligning diverse stakeholder expectations during product launches. Successfully addressing these challenges involves establishing clear communication channels, setting realistic timelines, and proactively identifying potential bottlenecks. Regular status updates and collaborative planning sessions can help ensure that all team members are aligned and any issues are resolved quickly, leading to a smoother launch process.

What is the difference between Commercialization Project Manager vs Product Manager?

AspectCommercialization Project ManagerProduct Manager
CredentialsTypically requires project management certifications (PMP), industry-specific knowledgeOften holds degrees in business, marketing, or related fields; may have certifications like Scrum or Agile
Work EnvironmentCoordinates cross-functional teams to bring products to market, often in manufacturing or tech industriesFocuses on product development, strategy, and lifecycle management, usually in tech or consumer goods
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in manufacturing, tech, healthcare sectors for product launch and commercializationCommon in tech, retail, and consumer goods for managing product offerings

While both roles involve bringing products to market, the Commercialization Project Manager primarily oversees the execution and launch process, ensuring timely delivery. The Product Manager focuses on product strategy, development, and lifecycle management. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and professionals for successful product commercialization.

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Project Manager, New Business

Bloomington, IN • On-site

Simtra BioPharma Solutions
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Simtra BioPharma Solutions (Simtra) is a world-class Contract Development Manufacturing Organization, partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to bring their sterile injectable products to market. With facilities in Bloomington, Indiana, US and Halle/Westfalen, Germany, we offer a wide range of delivery systems including pre-filled syringes, liquid/lyophilized vials, diluents for reconstitution, powder-filled vials and sterile crystallization.
Our product types include biologics and small molecules, cytotoxics, highly potent compounds, diluents for reconstitution and vaccines - which are all directly injected into patients worldwide. As such, there is a strong emphasis on quality and continuous improvement at Simtra. We hold ourselves to the highest quality and regulatory standards.
While our primary focus is cGMP manufacturing, we offer many support services including formulation and development, lyophilization optimization, global regulatory support and secondary packaging. Our teams are driven to help clients scale, innovate and bring life-changing medicines to patients worldwide.
Why join Team Simtra?Because we:
Make it HAPPEN - We bring a growth mindset to every opportunity, developing new skillsets and exceeding our expectations and those of our customers.
Make it TOGETHER - We work as one, respecting each voice and tapping into our unique strengths across teams-so we can solve problems in new ways.
Make it RIGHT - We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence, fulfilling our commitments to the customer, their patients, and our team members.
Make it COUNT - We take pride in our day-to-day work, knowing the impact we make - taking on challenges big and small to improve patient health.
The role:
The Project Manager, New Business supports the Bloomington, IN Business Management team as the primary leader for new business opportunities and client transfer activities. This position is integral in growing the business by supporting the sales organization in assessing new opportunities, generating project proposals and supporting contract negotiations. This role leads projects through process development, validation, and commercialization activities by ensuring that all milestone requirements are delivered per agreed upon project specifications while balancing cost, resource and time commitments. The Project Manager sets appropriate customer and client team member expectations through the use of Project Management tools and guidelines while ensuring effective communications are achieved with all team members. The Project Manager ensures achievement of project objectives for assigned customers by mitigating risk and solving problems. This position resides within the Business Management organization and reports to the Sr. Manager, New Business.
The responsibilities:
  • Primary client facing role covering all aspects of product life-cycle, including proposal, contract, technical transfer and validation through commercialization. Supporting marketing and sales campaigns in order to understand client and market needs
  • Performing technical evaluations of incoming new project opportunity requests, facilitating the Potential Product Evaluation and PAC meetings, initiating pricing discussions with finance, business development, sales and marketing and writing the final customized business proposal committing to scope, timeline, and cost.
  • Participating in contract negotiations as decision maker for technical and site-specific business topics, as well as contract enforcement following agreement execution.
  • Actively supporting client's filing by coordinating client's requests and follow-up questions, supporting customer relationship management and business development initiatives to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Ensuring smooth transfer to commercial team upon successful completion of project tech transfer and validation.
  • Ownership of the Client Forecasting and Demand/Supply Obligations (Sales & Operations Planning).
  • Ownership of client program Quarterly Business Review Meetings.
  • Ensures roles and responsibilities are clear across internal and external organizations to achieve desired results.
  • Leads internal and external project team meetings and ensures clear actions are documented and committed enabling timeline achievement.
  • Ensures collaboration and respect are maintained in all experiences while constructively providing appropriate guidance and feedback.
  • Primary contact for ongoing client projects and uses best practices in communication processes. Minimizes extraneous information and reduces non-essential communications. Manages information appropriately with all parties while sharing feedback and insight to drive improvements.
  • Establishes expectations with all stakeholders and customers through clearly documented processes (Project Tracker, Scope Document, Timeline, and SharePoint). Ensures understanding through direct and active communication channels.
  • Determine appropriate service recovery response and deliver message and appropriate action to customer while coordinating with internal partners. Effectively manages trade-offs between customer service, profitability and capabilities.
  • Anticipates project challenges and risk scenarios and prepares/leads and executes proactive mitigation strategies internally and/or with clients to ensure optimal results. Manages project interdependencies by use of project management tools that support monitor/control and effective risk management.
  • Coordinates agreed upon scope change control when a change is proposed, ensuring financial obligations are assessed/collected from customer due to changes or additions to project scope.
  • Utilizes Action Item List, timelines, project scorecards, project metrics, and deliverable tracking to drive project performance and ensure facility personnel understand progress and critical attention areas.
  • Identifies opportunities for improvement and ensures internal partners take ownership and drive results.
  • Achieves billable project activities per business guidelines and approved project plans. Works with customer and sales to ensure additional work activities are billed and that the project meets profit guidelines.
  • Contributes technical and product knowledge throughout the project lifecycle and understands balance and timing of involving appropriate technical resources throughout the project lifecycle through other experts when needed.

Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a business or scientific discipline
  • Minimum of three years of pharmaceutical product development or manufacturing experience preferred and three years of project management experience preferred, preferably in a service business.
  • Must be well versed in Project Management tools and must possess knowledge of related disciplines
  • PMP certification desired
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook and the ability to use enterprise software (examples include: ERP, Veeva, Trackwise, SalesForce, etc.)

Physical Requirements
  • Duties may require overtime work, including nights and weekends
  • Position requires sitting for long hours, but may involve walking or standing for periods of time
  • Ability to qualify for Grade C gowning required

In return, you'll be eligible for[1]:
  • Day One Benefits
    • Medical & Dental Coverage
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Life and AD&D Insurance
    • Supplemental Life Insurance
      • Spouse Life Insurance
      • Child Life Insurance
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
    • Time Off Program
      • Paid Holidays
      • Paid Time Off
      • Paid Parental Leave and more
    • Adoption Reimbursement Program
    • Education Assistance Program
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Community and Volunteer Service Program
    • Employee Ownership Plan
  • Additional Benefits
    • Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • Voluntary Insurance Benefits
      • Vision Coverage
      • Accident
      • Critical Illness
      • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
      • Identity Theft Protection
      • Legal and more
    • Onsite Campus Amenities
      • Workout Facility
      • Cafeteria
      • Credit Union

[1] Current benefit offerings are in effect through 12/31/26
Disclaimer
This job description is intended to provide the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job. It may not be inclusive of all the duties and responsibilities of the job. Simtra reserves the right to make modifications based on business requirements.
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