Project Manager I (Pharma) - US Tech Solutions, Inc.

Core essential skills set to the considered for the role:
1. Master’s or higher degree
2. Candidate needs to be locally available and ready to start in 2-3 weeks
3. Candidate should have good understanding of data to help with business decisions (May be MBA will help)
4. Candidate should have good interpersonal skills and presentation skills (using powerpoint and some graphic content).
5. 1-3 years of experience as a Project Manager at a global pharmaceutical company, with pharmaceutical project management experience.
6. Experience in digitalization and automation.
7. Project management Professional (PMP) certification.
8. Experience working with or managing cross-functional, multi-site teams.

• This position is responsible for planning, managing, and executing projects and teams at the Davie site and interacting with other project managers across network.
• These projects include, but are not limited to process changes, equipment qualification, new equipment, software, automation and system implementation, etc.. This individual will work with cross-functional teams at the site, and at other internal and external locations.

ESSENTIAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary.
• Any non-essential functions are assumed included in other related duties or assignments.
• Schedule project kickoff meetings and manage all project information, communications, and schedules.
• Ensure teams develop timelines / critical paths and strategies to facilitate “right the first time” project execution
• Coordinate cross-functional and multi-site efforts to ensure project execution according to schedule.
• Define and schedule team meeting times, frequencies, and forums
• Maintain project database; develop baselines, track milestones, and communicate strategies and action plans.
• Hold routine project update meetings and provide agendas, minutes, and other status reports as required, create and maintain meaningful dashboards and KPIs
• Provide leadership and guidance to the project team, particularly during the execution phase; develop with the team the optimal plan and system setups needed to meet project requirements. Ensure teams adhere to all tools and processes
• With the team, anticipate and quantify technical, operational, and quality risks and plan contingencies for all assigned projects
• Utilize team to identify constraints within the site and solve conflicts based on priorities set by site and above site groups
• Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) instructions.
• Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Education/Certification/Experience:
• PhD or Master’s Degree in Computer Sciences or Pharmaceutical sciences or Robotics, required.
• 1-3 years of experience with a global pharmaceutical company, with pharmaceutical project management experience.
• Experience working with or managing cross-functional, multi-site teams.
• Working knowledge of industry guidelines and applicability to the site’s products. Understanding of FDA requirements for product launches and changes, required.
• Project management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.