Project Manager

Description:

• The Technical Operations (HTO), is Drug Product manufacturing (Component Prep & Compounding, Liquid/Lyophilized Filling, Automated/Manual Inspection, Packaging/Finished Products and Distribution).
• This location is currently experiencing a period of growth, with a variety of opportunities to support optimization of our existing processes, as well as the delivery of new capabilities and technologies.
• We are a key aspect in a world-wide network of industry leading expertise and high performing pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Our work is critical in ensuring we reliably supply medicine to the millions of patients who currently depend on us, as well as reaching new patient populations.

The Opportunity:

• In this exciting role, you will assist in the planning and execution of project(s) having an internal focus from initiation through delivery.
• You will organize cross-functional activities, ensuring completion of the project while adhering to budget, scope and schedule requirements.
• You will serve as an in-house project consultant for evaluating needs and vendor requests for proposals.
• May build tools/products for company internal use.
• In particular, this role will have a strong focus on the Fill/Finish space (component preparation, formulation, and aseptic operations).
• There are many projects related both to the reliable supply and enhanced performance of existing assets and processes, as well as new capabilities and technologies we are strategically planning for.
• As part of the site’s strategic outlook, effective future goals.
• As needed, you may support other areas in a PM capacity as well.
• You will enable delivery of key site portfolio projects and programs.
• Ensure accurate project scoping to enable accurate identification of resources, timeline, and budget.
• Manage projects to allow for the maintenance of identified scope, timeline, and budget, ensuring the realization of the project benefit to the site.
• You will support the balance of priorities and dependencies within the portfolio by continuously assessing the health of projects in scope as they progress, proactively identifying and making adjustments as needed to ensure the projects adherence to scope, cost, schedule and successful realization of benefit to the site.
• You will adhere to and support development of best practices and guidance related to site project management and delivery to ensure effective project planning and execution, across a wide variety of business projects (e.g. CAPEX, sustainability, refurbishment, innovation, etc.)
• You will collaborate effectively with site functional teams, along with applicable partners and stakeholders in Pharma Technical (PT) functions, Pharma Technical Global MSAT (PTT) & Pharma Technical Strategy ( PTY) functions, and Corporate groups (Supply Chain, Development), to ensure alignment and progression to successful delivery of projects in scope.
• You will act in a lead capacity on cross functional strategic activities including leading assessments, meetings & workshops, developing deliverables, providing guidance and direction to team members, and delivering support.
• You will use your excellent team building and communication skills with the ability to listen and respond with agility and resilience in a fast paced industrial setting.

Who you are:

• You hold a Bachelor's Degree or above, preferably in Engineering (Automation, Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Facilities, Mechanical, Process, or Industrial), related Science field, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• You have 5 years of successful experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry, particularly related to project/portfolio management and execution, with relevant GMP experience.
• You have experience in scoping, planning, and leading cross-functional project teams’ execution of diverse projects, with a wide range of levels of complexity, technical and/or business related.

Preferred:

• You hold an advanced/graduate degree or have a certification in Project Management (i.e. PMI certification).
• You have exceptional influencing capabilities, interpersonal and broad communication skills, negotiation, collaboration, and strategic consulting skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• You have a strong understanding of basic principles of several engineering disciplines.
• Understanding of key items such as project risks and integration implications, understanding facility end-user operational needs and principals, acting as an advocate in helping Site and facility end-users develop, and establishing functional organization.
• You have experience in an FDA regulated industry, hospital, or clean room environment.

The hiring range for this position is $69 to $79 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors.

Harvest Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.