Job Introduction
Associate Project Manager/ Project Manager in Process Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry
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 in Chemistry or a pharmaceutically relevant science
- For the Associate Project Manager role: Previous project coordination and/or project support experience
- For the Project Manager role: Multiple years’ experience of the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in drug substance or drug product development. Good working knowledge of pharmaceutical development (CMC) processes and regulatory requirements. Previous experience of project leadership or project management with a good understanding of the application of project management principles.
- Strategic thinker, able to lead and influence across disciplines in a matrix environment
- Strong communicator with excellent oral, written, presentation and negotiation skills
- Able to understand client requirements and draft a scope of work
- Ability to multi-task, work across multiple projects and prioritise key activities
- Well organized, able to plan ahead and manage time efficiently
- High attention to detail
- Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good stakeholder and relationship management
- Experience of process chemistry and drug substance development
- CMC Technical / regulatory knowledge
- Previous project management experience (certification a plus)
- Previous experience of drafting proposals/work orders/bids/tenders
- Knowledge and application of project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Tracking progress on projects from initial planning and mobilization, through to implementation and completion of all the deliverables and final project close out.
- Preparation and analysis of cross-functional project plans/Gantt’s to map out project delivery with timelines and key milestones to support on target and on budget delivery.
- Promoting smooth project delivery through attending project client meetings and capturing key issues and risks, potential blockers and actions required to keep progress on track.
- Issue resolution and escalation of significant risks, combined with effective stakeholder management and communication, both internally with the cross-functional project team
- Preparation of quotations and work orders ensuring client requirements are accurately captured.
- Monitor ongoing projects for changes in scope and the requirement for change orders and drafting and execution thereof.
- Collection and communication of accurate monthly revenue recognition data.
- Budget tracking and liaising with Finance to prepare end of project final cost summary for invoicing and revenue.
- Supporting the smooth execution of project logistics such as material shipments and storage requirements
- Working with Project Management leadership to identify and implement efficient ways of working across the department.
- Working with Project Management leadership to identify and implement efficient ways of working across the department.
- Developing a strong understanding of Pharmaron’s Process Chemistry business in order to increasingly contribute to successful project delivery.
- Liaising with colleagues across all the scientific disciplines and Business Development and Finance in order to efficiently execute the roles and responsibilities in order to deliver high quality services to our clients.
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 an Associate Project Manager/ Project Manager in Process Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry 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.