Job Introduction
We are looking for
Project Manager - Drug Product Development
At Pharmaron we offer:
- Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!
- Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
- A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!
Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent and in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science, or Chemistry related discipline
- Project Management Professional (PMP); Prince II or equivalent
- Evidence of at least 5 years industrial experience in pharmaceutical drug product development in GMP environment including evidence of project management in applicable role
- Evidence of ability to effectively contribute to multi-disciplinary scientific teams
- Evidence of managing 3rd party Client relationships
- Pharmaceutical drug product development knowledge
- Sound knowledge of regulatory and cGMP requirements pertaining to drug product
- Effective written, oral communication and presentation skills
- Cross functional project management
- Effective organizational, planning and time management skills
- Creative problem solver and positive "can do" attitude
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of drug product Client projects, from award through to completion of delivery.
- Represent Pharmaron to Clients, acting as main point contact for all Client requests and communication on assigned projects.
- Represent Client within Pharmaron, advocating Client’s best interests in negotiating and balancing project priorities within the organisation.
- Builds effective Client relationships, instilling Client confidence in Pharmaron’s Client and technical services. Drives internal project team to achieve and/or exceed client expectations
- Translate Client project requirements into proposals where required. Co-ordinate refinement of project scope and timeline, teaming with operational functions and business development to ensure expectations are accurately presented. Supports proposal negotiation process.
- Leads all project team discussions, chairing meetings and managing action follow up and decision logs. Identifies risks and works to implements mitigations and contingencies to ensure on-time and to budget delivery of project milestones.
- Creates and maintains overall project plan, co-ordinating inputs from Client and functional departments to ensure effective execution.
- Manage project revenue forecasting and invoice scheduling.
- Manages Project Change amendments ensure timely approval by Client in line with project delivery expectations.
- Manages project priority decision making processes. Escalates issues as required.
- Proactively seeks out new business opportunities from assigned clients, partnering with business development to capture any new opportunity.
Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.
We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.
Pharmaron acquired the Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose built conference area in February 2017. The research building has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Drug Discovery teams. In addition, a Formulation Development team was also recently established. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), Formulation Development (FD) and Process Chemistry (PC).
- We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
- We offer state of the art working environment on site.
- We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.
Why Should You Apply?
- This is an opportunity for you as a (individual job title) professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.
- Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards.
- To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.
Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 19,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.