Head of Project Management

Be the First to Apply Division Piramal Pharma Solutions Piramal Pharma Solutions is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end development and manufacturing solutions across the drug life cycle. We serve our clients through a globally integrated network of facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of services including Drug Discovery Solutions, Process & Pharmaceutical Development services, Clinical Trial Supplies, Commercial supply of APIs and Finished dosage forms. Our capability as an integrated service provider & experience with various technologies enables us to serve Innovator and Generic companies worldwide. Job Title: PROJECT MANAGER Job Description The Project Manager is the primary and critical interface with clients regarding both existing and potential projects. They have cross-functional responsibility for facilitating and managing completion of all required elements of the project strategy.
The Project Manager is the primary and critical interface with clients regarding both existing and potential projects. They have cross-functional responsibility for facilitating and managing completion of all required elements of the project strategy.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external clients throughout the manufacturing process
Ensure that client expectations are managed and met
Manage project scope, critical path, timeline and budget of multiple complex projects simultaneously
Manage communications such as conference calls and meetings with clients to ensure a positive relationship
Establish practical, achievable, realistic timelines/goals with internal and external project teams
Identify scope creep and create scope change document with input from appropriate functional groups including business development
Resolve potential shortfalls in meeting commitments first by working internally with Piramal Pharma Solutions team so commitment can be made, or if it not feasible, contacting the client as soon as possible to renegotiate a new commitment that they can accept.
Develop project risk management plan
Coordinate with Finance to obtain project financials to hold project close-out meeting.
Establish and report on essential project metrics (such as variance) and elevate issues/risks to senior and executive management
Manage revenue forecast for projects
Manage and communicate client needs and expectations to project team
Coordinate with business development and/or client to ensure appropriate information and materials are provided to facilitate kick-off of project
Effectively schedule, facilitate and manage team meetings and ensure that proper communication regarding the project is appropriately elevated and distributed
Influence/motivate team members to enact project plans and achieve goals
Lead projects in alignment with Piramal Pharma Solutions - Sellersville/Policies and FDA guidelines
Provide training/mentorship to project team members as needed
Responsibilities LC-MS/HPLC Method Development Analytical Method Development of newly developed products independently.
HPLC (Shimadzu Technology)
HPLC handling, Supercritical Fluid Chromatography
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience
Minimum 3 years of Pharmaceutical industry experience. Contract manufacturing or contract research organization is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in scientific field, Advanced degree preferred
Good working knowledge of cGMP Guidelines and FDA regulations as well as an ability to understand company policies, SOPs, and Safety/OSHA policies
Proficient in the use of common office software including SmartSheet, MS Projects (or equivalent alternate PM software), Excel, Word, and Power Point
Proficient understanding of project management practices; including project initiating, planning, execution, monitoring/controlling, and closeout PMP certification is strongly preferred
Strong stakeholder management and conflict management abilities
WORK ENVIRONMENT Ability to work in a high demand setting Ability to identify and organize resources Ability to work on-site full time Ability to maintain professional relationships while providing excellent customer service and client management
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the Project Manager. Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries. PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area. Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited. It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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