Our client a well-known Pharma CDMO based in Maryland seeks a Director Project Management.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Project Management will provide site leadership of project management activities. The individual will be responsible for developing, coaching, nurturing and motivating a highly functioning team of project management professionals. The individual will be expected to be involved in the day to day details associated with the successful execution of sponsor projects at the facility. The role will be a part of the site leadership team and report to the Executive VP of Sales.
SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Successfully develop and lead a team of highly motivated and professional project managers.
- Execute projects to agreed upon timelines.
- Influence tactical changes to continuously improve performance of the facility.
- Monitor client feedback and align project execution to the requirements of the customer.
- Attend/lead client meetings driven by agreed upon agendas.
- Attend onsite customer project review meetings.
- Attend internal production planning meetings to align internal resources to client expectations.
- Drive supply chain alignment to ensure successful execution of client programs.
- Negotiate internally for resources and capabilities to execute corporate goals.
- Play an active role in driving program completions to ensure billing budgets are met.
- Act strategically to align resources and project management capabilities to support corporate vision.
- Support other departments, as necessary, to develop project plans for site initiatives.
- Advise on best practices in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
- Identify gaps in systems and procedures implementing best practice solutions.
- Review existing systems and procedures and implement improvements and efficiencies.
Required Experienced
- Contract Development Manufacturing Organization ( CDMO )
- Some level of team building or leadership in job history
- Microsoft Software Suite: Outlook, Teams, Project, Excel, Etc.
Preferred Experience
- ERP System: QAD, SAP, Etc.
- SmartSheets
- Laboratory Base Knowledge
- Pharmaceutical Drug filling base knowledge: NDA, ANDA, Medical Device, & OTC
Job Location
- Relocation Packaged offered
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in appropriate scientific or technical discipline. Courses related to medical device, or cGMP preferred. Advanced degree will be an advantage.
- Preferred Minimum ten years working in a regulated FDA/GMP manufacturing environment.
- Proven work record with good working knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices pertaining to medical devices and pharmaceuticals.
- Supply chain management.
- Knowledge of Six Sigma lean manufacturing.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to negotiate all levels within the organization.
- Strategic vision and critical thinking.
- Ability to interpret strategic vison and develop executable plan to support corporate growth.
- Ability to develop strong client relationships.
- Proven analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Excellent knowledge of Current Good Manufacturing Practices pertaining to medical devices, pharmaceuticals.
- Knowledge of regulatory environment.
- Ability to develop KPIs.
- Must work in a team environment (Successfully work with diverse people and opinions.)
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to challenge working practices.
- Self motivated.
- A change agent.