Project Manager - Strategic Planning & Operations12 month contract with view to an extension.
The successful candidate will lead multiple NPIs, projects and initiatives that advance External Supply Operations strategies, goals and objectives.
External Supply Operations is seeking a Strategic Planning & Operations Manager to join the Portfolio Strategy & Management (PSM) team.
External Supply Operations provides a strategic dimension to company manufacturing network to improve operational competitiveness and ensure uninterrupted global supply of medicines to our patients.
This role will support the External Supply Operations organization by leading NPIs and coordinating product transfers into the external manufacturing network, as well as advancing systems and processes related to Site Selections, Launches, and Technical Transfer Management.
This person will lead efforts that focus on joint team engagements, identifying and delivering on key project milestones, integrate external supplier functions with company processes, provide recommendations to drive pivotal initiatives, business performance and operational improvements.
Responsibilities: Responsible for leading new product introduction activities for new launches or programs tech transferring into CMOs.
Provide project strategic direction of external manufacturing technical transfer and new product introduction activities coordinating execution of cross-functional workstreams from Quality, Process Development, Contracts, Supply Chain, Analytical Sciences and Global Strategic Sourcing.
Execution and adherence to PSM NPI business processes and operating model.
Strong interpersonal skills as interactions will be both internal and external facing with CMOs and Executive leadership.
Lead multiple cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity.
Build and maintain project plans and team assignments using project planning tools, estimating project cost and adhering to budget, directing and supervising work efforts on daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing project reviews, and advancing functional, quality, timeline and cost issues appropriately.
Understand and react to project risks, scope changes, industry trends and influences.
Utilize project management processes, software and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations.
Handle communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact scope, budget, risk and resources of the work being managed and provide project updates and reporting to executive leadership and internal partners.
Lead continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable gain in quality, efficiency and alignment within priorities.
Apply the knowledge, skills, tools of project management and operational perfection to ensure efficient execution of projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications: Strong organizational and cross-functional project management skills Strong technical background with understanding of pharmaceutical manufacture and commercialization High ethical business standards, fosters inclusivity and promotes diversity Demonstrated accountability to deliver results and meet deadlines while handling contending priorities Problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills Strong interpersonal, listening and customer service skills Strong presentation abilities, oral and written, including confidence and decisiveness when engaging with Senior Management and customers Experience managing and influencing in a matrix organization Manufacturing and c GMP knowledge and experience Strong negotiation skills Operational Excellence proficiency Understanding of contractual requirements Technical writing and multi-level presentation skills Experience leading effectively in collaborative team environment Ability to take initiative, drive action and work under minimum supervision Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Project, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Smartsheet and Think Cell Berkley Life Science & Engineering is a specialist consultancy recruiting Life Science & Engineering professionals for organisations throughout Ireland; for more information go to www.berkley-If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please contact David O'Connell on or send your CV to -