Senior Manager, Project Management, Tech Ops

Global R&D Project Manager

Responsible for leading the successful operational delivery of global, cross-functional R&D projects of strategic importance to CSL's product portfolio.

Key Required Knowledge

• Understanding & experience in biologics manufacturing operations, new product introductions & lifecycle management
• Understands concepts like operational readiness, change controls, regulatory strategy
• Able to work effectively with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory and Tech Ops stakeholders
• Strong project management/delivery skills: planning, documentation, governance, budgets, able to co-ordinate tactical aspects between functions e.g. sample planning, shipping etc

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Work closely with project leader to define strategy and operational tactics
• Responsible for the preparation and management of project budgets, sensitivities, resources, project timelines, project scope and all other project documentation
• Accountable for the accuracy and quality of reports to senior stakeholders
• Lead cross functional development teams through tactical execution of project plans
• Identify, manage and resolve project issues and mitigate risks
• Ensure documentation of key team information, decisions, actions, modifications to scope, resources, timelines and milestones in project management systems is current
• Identify, evaluate the critical path, scenarios and challenge assumptions to increase robustness of project plans
• Monitor performance vs. plan (budget and timeline)
• Coordinate program updates to Sr. Management
• Provide coaching and mentorship to more junior members of the R&D Global Project Management Department

Qualifications & Experience Requirements

• Required: Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Preferred: An advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in Science or related field, Masters of Business Administration (MBA) or equivalent
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• 7+ years' experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• 5+ years' experience as a project manager leading cross-functional project teams in a matrixed, global environment
• In-depth knowledge in drug research, development and manufacturing processes
• Demonstrated experience in delivering projects to meet business objectives on time, within budget and with quality

Outstanding influencing ability & collaboration skills

Proven success with building and developing matrix teams

Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder groups

Excellent executive presence, communication & change management skills

Exemplary project management skills

Highly proficient in the use of Project Management processes and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)

About CSL Behring

CSL Behring is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients' needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.

CSL Behring operates one of the world's largest plasma collection networks, CSL Plasma. Our parent company, CSL, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.