Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager

Location: CA-Los Angeles, US Contract Type: Regular Full-Time Area: MANUFACTURING

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Job Summary

Responsible for managing various facets of quality projects related to submissions to the FDA, review and approval of documents and the management of systems.

Essential Job Duties

• Develop production objectives, manage, and maintain project plans
• Interface with various groups to ensure that objectives and timelines are met specifically for preparing complex technical submissions related to major facility projects
• Review and approve protocols and final reports
• Ensure implementation and maintain compliance of Methods Validation
• Write and revise documents and procedures
• Plan, direct and manage internal and contract manufacturing projects from concept to production using recognized project management tools including initiation, control and closure.
• Formulate project objectives, approaches, schedules, risk assessments, budgetary constraints and manpower requirements in accordance with customer needs.
• Lead cross-functional project team on project execution to meet objectives, on-time delivery and budget constraints
• Establish and maintain timely and clear communication with project team, customers and suppliers.
• Ensure appropriate processes are followed for effective and timely engagement of related parties in completion of designated project activities.
• Provide regular status update to senior management.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the sciences or related field. Supplemental training / education in business administration desirable. Project management certification a plus Minimum 5 years' experience in pharmaceutical, medical device, plastic/parts design industry including 3 years in increasingly complex project management duties in a GMP product development / process improvement environment. Working knowledge of QS, cGMP, Process Flows, Design Software, Schematics. Must have sound knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, relational database. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all levels of the organization. Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities with low level of supervision. Detail oriented with strong emphasis on accuracy and thoroughness. Project management training (PMI preferred). Knowledge of 2D/3D barcoding and electronic data transfer systems highly desirable. Willing to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Occupational Demands

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Occasionally walks and stands. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations with occasional travel within the United States. Able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken and written words and sentences. Interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Must work with diverse groups to obtain consensus on issues.

The estimated pay scale for Technical Project Manager role based in California, is $105,000 -$125,000 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 8 % of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays and up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression.