Sr Project Manager - Fujifilm

Follow Your Genki to North America's largest, state-of-the-art Life Science Manufacturing Facility & CDMO

The work we do at FDB has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help manufacture the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy and drive - what we call Genki.

Join us

We are growing our locations and are investing more than $2 billion into establishing a new large-scale manufacturing site for biopharmaceuticals in the United States to accelerate the growth of our Bio CDMO (Contract and Development Manufacturing Organization) business. This will be the largest end-to-end cell culture CDMO provider in North America.

The new site will offer end-to-end solutions to our customers looking to manufacture biopharmaceuticals in the US. In addition to drug substance manufacture, it will also provide automated fill-finish and assembly, packaging, and labeling services. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States.

Check out the FDB Holly Springs Site!

About This Role

Provide project management leadership and communications for key complex site projects that support the completion, start up, and operation of a greenfield Biotech Manufacturing facility.  The focus for this position will be to establish, facilitate and deliver business excellence and risk management activities in support of the new site readiness for operation, start up and ongoing operations.  

What You’ll Do

• Partners with functional leaders to apply broad knowledge / experience in multiple business areas to identify and evaluate solutions to site issues.   
• Creates complex data analyses and business cases for proposed projects and initiatives.   
• Creates business case for and propose application of business excellence principles and processes for site operations.  Partner with global company
• functions to align proposed business excellence plans and communications.  Create and manage business excellence project plans, delivery, and communications
• Plans/manages key complex projects in support of company objectives.  Capable of managing risk detection, prevention, and mitigation activities within a project.  An experienced and agile PMO professional.
• Facilitates the planning with management and client(s) to define project requirements, scope, and objectives that align with the company’s goals
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to determine project budgets
• Reviews project proposals and plans to develop project objectives
• Develops a comprehensive project management workflow
• Ensures regular updates are communicated to internal and external stakeholders on project schedules, change proposals, and other activities
• Monitors resources to improve project efficiency and maximize productivity
• Develops and maintains the project performance database to track progress and milestones
• Monitors project progress to ensure project is on track to meet codes, standards, timelines, budget requirements, etc.
• Analyzes project(s) progress and notifies stakeholders to adjust timelines, as needed to achieve optimal results
• Identifies potential project risks and provides constructive suggestions when escalating to management or required stakeholders
• Adjusts priorities due to demands and unanticipated events
• Develops and implements risk strategies to minimize impact and deviations from estimated budget and timelines
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with external stakeholders by providing prompt responses, updates, and support
• Coordinates the procurement of materials, supplies, and vendors necessary for project completion
• Organize and delegate tasks to project team members to ensure successful completion
• Assists with conducting any required training for project members
• Delivers effective, engaging, and informative presentations, as needed
• Assists with the professional development of Assoc and Project Managers  
• Provides guidance and coaching to project members
• Other duties, as assigned

Who You Are

You are capable of planning and leading complex projects. You have the ability to effectively communicate and establish partnerships with functional leaders and project team members. You establish and leverage site management and subject matter experts to assure project delivery and communication successes. You can provide complex and agile problem solving and advice to the site regarding projects and key company objectives. You have strong time management skills. You have the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment by pivoting and adjusting plans accordingly. You have a team based attitude and ability to work in a global team environment, build relationships, and communicate effectively with others.  

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 or more years’ experience in PMO relevant work OR
• High School Diploma with 16 or more years’ experience in PMO relevant work
• Mature project management, project management software and continuous improvement competencies
• Knowledge of biopharmaceuticals and contract manufacturing

Preferred Requirements

• PMP Certification
• Business excellence certification or experience   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to discern audible cues

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.   
• Ability to conduct activities using repetitive motions that include wrist, hands and/or fingers.
• Ability to conduct work that includes moving objects up to 10 lbs.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Will work in heights greater than 4 feet

FDBN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or any other protected class. If an accommodation to the application process is needed, please email FDBN_PNC@fujifilm.com.

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