Director, Contract Recruitment
Company: CareerWise Recruitment
Location: Cork, Ireland (API site) – initial 12 month contract
Overview: TECH TRANSFER LEAD with 3+ years experience required for a multinational Pharmaceuticals client. The role reports to the Associate Director API External Manufacturing. No sponsorship is provided; applicants must already have Irish/EU citizenship or the relevant Stamp/Visa in place.
Responsibilities:
* Manage tech transfer plans for new products with proactive scope management in collaboration with project sponsor(s).
* Maintain a change process to align with peers and leaders on modifications to timelines, deliverables, milestones, and resourcing.
* Independently develop and oversee the execution of the project plan and delivery of milestones with realistic timelines.
* Hold team members accountable for key deliverables in alignment with the project plan and in compliance with corporate and medical quality standards.
* Facilitate Internal and Joint Process Team meetings.
* Support supply chain and quality with batch release and shipment management.
* Support integration of API EM project planning with internal stakeholder plans and CM operational plans.
* Provide project management mentorship and support to other API EM Team members involved in project execution and leadership.
* Provide quality and timely insights using project management tools (project plans, MS Project reports, Jira boards, risk management tools, decision logs, meeting minutes, status updates, etc.).
* Utilize tools and techniques to monitor and control the project (metrics, dashboards, scorecards).
* Maintain relevant Teams, SharePoint, and Yammer sites and ensure appropriate access for team members.
* Support Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives.
Requirements:
* Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to communicate clearly with team members and leadership.
* Strong problem-solving skills; ability to diagnose root causes and take corrective action.
* Excellent self-management and organizational skills; able to manage workload and priorities.
* Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills; able to coach and provide feedback.
* Flexibility to adapt to frequent change and shifting priorities.
* Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering/Science or other engineering/project management discipline with extensive pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
* 3–4+ years of work experience in manufacturing operations, technical transfer, or project management roles.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and to manage competing priorities with clear communication.
For more information, please contact Conor Twomey at 087-0907204 or ctwomey@careerwise.ie.
About CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) – Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruiting management and technical professionals for life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate from multiple locations in Ireland, including Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin.
Job details – Seniority level: Associate; Employment type: Contract; Job function: Project Management and Science; Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing.
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