Technical Project Manager

Job Description:

Technical Project Manager

• Date
• Department: 30200 Pharma DE
• Reports To:
  
  Chief Scientific Officer
• Location:
  
  Cranbury, NJ
• Classification:
  Full time
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE:

Under minimal supervision, the incumbent is responsible for the project management of assigned clients including but not limited to the planning of project resources, assembling or leading the project team, time management, budget, scope, quality and satisfaction, risk management, monitoring progress, documentation and reporting.

• Management of project related activities from definition to release stage to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within approved budget and achieves project objectives.
• Organize and lead project core team meetings.
• Maintains effective communication and working relationships among project core team.
• Work with cross-functional team members to assess feasibility of project scope and objectives and develop detailed project timeline to ensure that there is enough flexibility and contingency in the plan to respond to unanticipated difficulties.
• Define and assign schedules and track cross-functional tasks/activities to ensure that project progresses within expected timings.
• Lead risk analysis & mitigation planning for projects.
• Identify, monitor, communicate and resolve issues, scope changes, budget variances or other project objective hurdles that may arise during the project execution.
• Interface with all functional areas of the business to ensure timely, effective, and efficient execution of project tasks.
• Prepare and present project progress reports and presentations as required.
• Ability to work with customers and internal technical stakeholders to translate manufacturing needs into an efficient and cost-effective plan including, but not limited to:
  • Material Management
  • Work with technical leads on the drafting of research and development protocols, material specifications and batch records
  • Facilitate internal and external team meetings
  • Understanding of GMP considerations for manufacturing projects including pharmaceutical development, manufacturing operations, validation, analytical development and testing.
• Carries out duties in compliance with all federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Complies with all company and site policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Remains current in profession and industry trends.
• Makes a positive contribution as demonstrated by:
  • making suggestions for improvement
  • learning new skills, procedures, and processes.
• Is available for other duties as required.
• Is available for overtime as needed.

• Bachelor’s Degree required and five (5) years of project management experience in cGMP Pharmaceutical
• Manufacturing Project Manager or Project Coordinator; or ten (10) years of project management experience in cGMP pharmaceutical setting as a Project Manager or Project Coordinator.

• Read and interpret documents such as standard operating procedures, manuals, batch records, work instructions and specifications.
• Communicate clearly in writing and orally.
• Demonstrate practical knowledge of 21 CFR 210, 21 CFR 211, 21 CFR Part 11, Eudra Lex Volume 4 and Annex 13.
• Demonstrate effective collaboration and teamwork.
• Demonstrate experience managing contract pharmaceutical projects on time and on budget.
• Demonstrated experience working in a cGxP environment.
• Familiar with project management tools and technologies such as Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge of various project management methodologies.
• Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements.
• Enter data into computer using software applications for data entry and word processing.
• Work and be proficient with e‑mail systems.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining speed of work and attention to detail without loss to production.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.

• Not Applicable

• Mon – Fri, Hybrid – 4 days on site, 1 day WFH

• $110,000 – $125,000

• Office Environment (standing…