Project Manager,Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Office/Project Location:Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Employment Type: Contract
Work Location: Hybrid
Pay: €60 - €70 per hour
Experience: 7+ years
Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
Our client is a leading international Biotechnology company with a state of the art aseptic manufacturing facility in Dun Laoighaire, South Dublin.
The plant is one of the most dynamic in Ireland and is currently undergoing rapid expansion and capital investment.
This is an excellent opportunity to get experience into Ireland's leading aseptic manufacturing plant.
The Project Manager – New Syringe Fill Plant Engineering Readiness will report to the Associate Director.
They will be responsible for managing projects within the Operations Readiness Programme for the new fill plant project.
The successful candidate will have at least five to eight years of experience within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry and will have demonstrated project management skills.
Experience in a leadership role in a pharmaceutical or biotech manufacturing facility that engages with site SMEs and managers, and global functions.
The ability to influence and lead cross functional teams to deliver their projects that ensure a smooth start up of the new vial filling line.
The ability to work independently and identify risks and mitigation pathways to ensure project delivery
A passion for continuous improvement applied to project management.
Lead and drive Engineering readiness for new filling plant.
Arrange agreement among the project team, customers, and management on the goals of the project
Coordinating the introduction of new processes, equipment and materials including problem solving and troubleshooting equipment issues prior to qualification & start-up
Works in a collaborative manner with the System Owners, Maintenance Supervisors & Technicians, Capital Project Engineers and Vendors to perform equipment upgrade and/or retrofits.
Development and implementation of maintenance programs and spare parts inventory optimization with the introduction of new equipment.
Works with workstream leads to develop and maintain the Project schedule/plan that aligns with the overall goals of the Programme.
Effectively communicate with everyone involved in the project
Have a controlled scope in place, that is understood by all stakeholders and maintained throughout completion of the project
Execute prudent risk and issue management.
Maintains Actions/Risk and Decision logs
Generates and owns the GMP change control.
Motivate, support and direct project team members to deliver on project plan.
Leads Team meetings and cross functional collaboration
Works with resource managers from across the organisation to effectively obtain and allocate resources to complete programs and projects on time
Compliance Related Tasks:
Always ensure compliance to cGMP
Ensure safety & compliance standards are maintained to the highest standards
Ensure financial compliance in line with Business & Financial guidance
Support a culture of personal responsibility within reporting structure
Requirements
Technical Degree and/or Masters' or equivalent in Engineering
5-8 years of experience (including min of 2yrs as Project Manager) in a Life Science / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology Environment
Preferred Experience: Portfolio Management, Portfolio Resource Management, Business Case Development
Systems / Equipment:
MS Office, MS Project, MS PowerPoint and MS Visio,
Change Control & Document Management Systems
Preferred Requirements: Smartsheet
High Energy and Commitment
Ability to work independently
Comfortable leading across multiple stakeholders & multinational teams
Strong ability to influence and affect change
Capable of resolving issues of conflict effectively
Strong communicator
A proven track record in the ability to transfer goals and objectives into measurable plans
Ability to identify gaps/risks and put appropriate remediation plans in place
Uses strong relationships to identify requirements and potential opportunities
Employs project management techniques and Problem Solving
Provides leadership, guidance, and advice in own field of project management
Knowledge or experience with MES and MBR projects
Knowledge or experience with validation of Aseptic Filling Lines
Package
Contract role - Hourly rate €60 - €70 per hour
Minimum 12 month contract
Onsite Requirements: This is a hybrid role, to be onsite at least 3 days a week.