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Job Description

Medicine & Process Delivery (MPD) is accountable for the leadership and delivery of the physical product and process for client new medicines, the registration of these and the technology transfer of them from our Research & Development organization into our Global Manufacturing and Supply sites.
The role of project manager is critical in supporting the MPD leader, providing professional project management support to ensure project plans are designed and executed on behalf of project teams in line with planned time, cost and quality, and guiding teams through the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control and close out phases of the project.
For these specific roles the MPD Project Manager will typically be expected to fulfil the responsibilities above for Biopharmaceutical or Cell & Gene therapy projects in late phase development.

Consequently experience in the pharmaceutical sector, notably within biopharmaceuticals or cell/gene therapies, is a distinct advantage.
Key Responsibilities:
Create, monitor and control accurate and integrated project plans against which resource demand is realistically recorded and understood to enable decision making (e.g. establish and manage budgets and resource for both outsourced and internal activities).
Influence direction of project development utilizing data, scenario planning and insights to aid decision making.

Diagnose and identify resource requirements and ensure gaps are filled within matrix teams.
Work effectively at the interface with other Project Managers and Medicines Development to integrate MPD plans with the overarching Medicines Development Plan.
Conduct periodic health checks of the Project Plans to ensure quality of project planning and control.
Ensure that a risk management plan is active and that is routinely discussed in the matrix team.
Comply with all corporate governance requirements, such as project information documentation and retention and compliance training.
Complete training and maintain competence against the project management curriculum including PMP or PRINCE2 certification. Maintain awareness of Project Management practice in the pharmaceutical and other industries.
Knowledge/ Education / Previous Experience Required*
A. Educational Background
Minimum Level of Education: BSc with experience in the development or manufacture of biopharmaceuticals
Area of Specialisation: Life sciences and/or biochemical engineering

B. Job-Related Experience
Knowledge of biopharmaceutical R&D and/or manufacturing.
Ability to lead and influence matrix projects teams in the design and execution of project plans including utilization of resources (FTE and budget).
Demonstrated knowledge and application of skills in all relevant components of project management, including management of scope, time, cost, quality, integration, influence & negotiation, communications, risk, and scenario planning across all project management focus areas (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing of projects).

Practical experience in a previous project management role and, ideally, certification in PMP, APM or PRINCE2. 
Demonstrated ability in relevant soft skills including change management, continuous improvement, conflict resolution and consensus building.

For More Information, Please Contact

SHOBHA MISHRA

973-967-3440

Shobha.MishraATartechinfo.com