Project Manager - Technical Services

Project Manager - Technical Services

Job Title: Project Manager, Technical Services

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Type: Full time

Req : 10913

Description: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Project Manager, Technical Services to join our team.

Role Overview: In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing cross‑functional project teams for products produced or distributed from Hikma Generics – Columbus either via launch, transfer and/or lifecycle. This position provides all necessary project management skills/tools for the successful, timely completion of all assigned projects to achieve the site’s goals for each year with key performance indicators being timing, cost and process robustness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver organizational and project leadership for generic commercialization, site transfers, buy‑ins, third‑party, alternate API, process changes (quality & product robustness driven) and changes to active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipient, packaging and raw material items.
• Proactively identify and manage risk which could adversely affect successful project completion.
• Lead & facilitate multiple cross‑functional teams by managing and directing project team resources/experts to identify relevant issues and effectively manage progress and change.
• Ensure integration of technical/commercial information and activities necessary to develop and support the success of the plan by utilizing project management skills/tools (Project Plan, Meeting Minutes/Agendas, RAID log, costing assessments, meeting facilitation).
• Assess critical data and contribute information to identify / facilitate critical “Go / No Go” project decisions. Provide proactive communication to all stakeholders regarding issues, risks, contingency plans and potential negative impacts to the established milestones and timelines.
• Facilitate change‑management requirements (initial change notification assessment, tactical and strategic change meetings, creation of required protocols, qualification technical reports, management of change records, develop implementation plan, ensure document review).
• Assess completed projects for lessons learned to drive improvement in project performance/execution and capture data to refine resource allocation/costing for future projects.

Skills:

• Proficient knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations pertaining to the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals including cGMP, DEA, FDA, EMEA.
• Knowledge of SOPs, production processes, equipment and thorough understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain operations, business analysis, and pharmaceutical technology; demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical development, scale‑up and validation, and lifecycle processes.
• Proficient knowledge and understanding of project management methodology with active PMP certification and ability to manage and partner with subordinates, peers, suppliers and contractors.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on results to meet business objectives/targets.
• Effective communication (oral and written) internally and externally at various levels locally, regionally & globally.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and implementation; active Six Sigma certification preferred.

Competencies:

• Critical thinking – ability to work in uncharted areas, integrate large amounts of information to address complex issues, challenge conventional wisdom, and maintain an end‑product orientation.
• Problem solving – investigate techniques to uncover problem areas, determine root causes and drive corrective actions at both individual and cross‑functional levels.
• Project management – experience managing and leading projects or process‑improvement teams of high scope and complexity.
• Initiative – work independently on activities ranging from strategic decisions to tactical execution.
• Organizational skills – manage time well, follow through on commitments, attend to details, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Teamwork – influence team members and senior leaders on complex topics and lead/facilitate…