Our client, a high-impact and rapidly expanding global consulting firm that works with pharmaceutical companies around the world on large-scale Capital and Operational Excellence projects, is actively recruiting for an exceedingly competent Project Management professional to join its Client Services team.
The firm has been engaged by an RTP area CDMO that is building out a $3 billion multi-site pharma manufacturing facility to lead numerous Operational Excellence initiatives. This is a multi-year engagement that will involve many moving parts. This consulting firm project manages the initiatives, which is an enormous undertaking.
This Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing Tech Transfer operations. They will work with the CDMO’s Technical Operations Head as well as Account/Project Managers on the CDMO’s team to ensure Tech Transfer systems and processes are working as planned. Further, they will oversee the coordination and prioritization of projects to ensure effective staffing, timeline management, budget adherence, etc.
It is a critical Project Management role, and the ideal candidate will combine exceptional Project Management skills with some knowledge of Tech Transfer operations.
Key Things to Note:
The company is a drug substance CDMO. Familiarity with both would be valuable.
This Project Manager will coordinate the work of the CDMO’s Account/Project Managers who are responsible for Tech Transfer project delivery, including:
- Resources planning
- Schedule development and management
- Budget management
- Risk and change management
- Communications planning
- Project execution, including oversight of cross-functional team members
This Project Manager will direct the efforts to ensure that the Account Managers are successfully managing projects and that the overall Tech Transfer operations are running smoothly and in compliance with company standards, timelines, and budgets.
This firm relies heavily on technology for the management of projects. This PM will create Trackers, Dashboards and other tools that facilitate the effective management and shared communication of project status, deliverables, budgets, etc. Seek candidate with proficiency in MS Project, Tableau, etc. Advanced Excel assumed.
This is a highly collaborative role. This PM will support the CDMO’s Tech Transfer Operations Head and facilitate the management of all projects. Seek exceedingly strong communicator.
This is a hybrid role. Proximity to Holly Springs, NC, for regular on-site presence will be important.
Targeted candidate will offer a related bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in increasingly challenging roles in project management, as well as experience with tech transfer within the pharmaceutical industry. Demonstrated ability to drive the work of multiple cross-functional teams will be important. Academics in sciences would be desirable.
Other priorities include:
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Versatile and thoughtful use of technology
- Keen data analysis and reporting skills
- Polished and engaging communication skills
- Smart and thoughtful troubleshooting skills
Finally, we seek a go-getter and a problem-solver who brings outstanding job ownership, personal drive, and a can-do, mission-driven work style. There is tremendous potential here. We seek an overachiever who is eager and ready to achieve.
Please forward resume for prompt consideration. Local candidates targeted but will consider relo for exceptional candidate.