Associate Director, TS/MS Project Management

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Position Brand Description:

This role is responsible for managing the development and implementation of an integrated technical plan for commercially manufactured molecules. The position must influence the organization around selection and investment for a specific molecule's Global Post-Launch Optimization Team (GPLOT). The position is also responsible for coordinating the Global Product Assessment (GPA) for the molecule(s) in which they support. A person in this position would have a Chemistry Manufacturing and Control (CM&C) focus, be expected to apply Project Management principles, provide decision-making leadership for a cross functional team, and participate in process improvement activities within manufacturing.

Key Objectives/Deliverables

• Lead Global PLOT sub-teams of moderate to high complexity and scope through development and execution of project plans that lead to operational objectives.
• Develop and manage technical agendas for each molecule.
• Accountable for delivery of project milestones on time and within scope through utilization of project management standards.
• Coordinate GPAs with molecule stewards and manufacturing sites to ensure holistic review of control and capability of the manufacturing processes.
• Support the CM&C teams in developing strategies and implementing operational plans to deliver required materials (such as API, drug product formulations, registration stability lots, clinical trial materials, etc) as needed to support a particular project.
• Resolve issues with the cross-functional project team with TS/MS priorities in mind.
• Encourage appropriate risk taking within the team by leading risk assessments and contingency planning at the team level.
• Ensure strategic alignment with Business Unit and Manufacturing partners.
• Effectively manage upward and cross-functional communications.
• Understand the commercial needs/drivers for the technical projects and ensure that they are consistent with the overall technical agenda.
• Build and maintain effective teams: motivate, recognize, coach & mentor team members and associates.
• Gain and share learning and optimized practices within and across teams.
• Document key team information and decisions and ensure project management systems are up to date (MS Project, SAP, etc.).
• Identify and monitor critical path.
• Actively track leading indicators of teams' progress to major milestones.

Basic Requirements:

• Minimum 7+ years' experience in more than one CM&C function or manufacturing site
• Bachelors in chemistry, biology, engineering or applicable field.

Additional Preferences:

• Experience in TS/MS, Operations, and/or QA/QC within pharmaceutical manufacturing highly desirable.
• Masters in Project Management, PMP Certification, or MBA would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated leadership of cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated project management experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of CM&C aspects of drug development and manufacturing
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-management and organizational skills.

Other Information:

• Some travel (domestic and international) may be required.

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