Project Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

This entry to mid-level position focuses on coordinating and managing defined projects that support pharmaceutical product development, product transfers, product repackaging, internal/external new product commercialization, cost improvement, and compliance driven initiatives. The position requires working closely with the internal cross functional teams to manage product development and commercial launch activities. The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Has overall responsibility for assigned projects to ensure they are planned and executed on time, budget, and within scope. Assigned projects are planned, managed, and executed generally over a 6-month to 1-year period.
2. Proactively assesses project risks, escalates issues, develops mitigation plans, removes bottlenecks and leads regular team meetings working cross functionally with departments as needed in the organization to ensure completion of project deliverables.
3. Uses project management tools and methodology to develop project plans, meeting minutes, etc. that are shared with clients, team members and management.
4. Acts as a point of contact for reporting and updating of assigned projects. Tracks projects and provides timely/relevant project updates to project team, management team and stakeholders.
5. Develops presentation materials and aids in leading teams through project reviews.
6. Develops, manages, and closes project change control documents on time.
7. Responsible for communicating with upper management and other departments on a consistence basis regarding projects, status updates, issues, and recommendations.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors’ degree in science or engineering is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in project management, preferably in the pharmaceutical or related industry.
• Understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in project management software and related tools.
• Previous experience with liquid products is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

This position requires the individual be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. The ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to practical problems. Decision making, communication, planning, mathematical and critical thinking skills are needed. Analytical ability / problem solving, along with accuracy is required. Ability to effectively communicate with employees. Microsoft suite software required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical requirements and working conditions listed for this job are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulations, and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use. Continuously required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 lbs., occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

PAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. PAI uses E-Verify.

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