mRNA Project Manager
- Monza
- Tempo indeterminato
- Full time
- Independently leads a large, sophisticated project portfolio or multiple client projects, planning and delivering at all project stages. This includes the introduction of new products into the facilities, process development, scale-up, analytical method development and qualification, equipment purchase and qualification, and preparation for non-GMP and GMP activities.
- Proactively diagnoses project challenges and partners with cross functional teams to determine solutions that overcome undesirable situations and deliver positive outcomes both internally and externally.
- Resolve project team issues and facilitate strategic decision-making within the team. Drive progress to completion to the highest standard.
- Conduct regular strategic meetings with the leadership team, technical team, and customer team. Maintain a strong focus on clients' requirements and the interests of the company.
- Identify and mitigate potential project risks with the team, report progress, blocking issues, and risks to all team members. Know when to advance issues to senior leadership for resolution.
- Generate key documentation including Technology Transfer Master Plan/Scope, Change Control Request, Project Risk Assessment, Project Timeline, and Action Item lists.
- Develop, improve, and implement program and project management tools and templates for use by the program teams
- Supervise and control the financial aspects of the project, including landmark payments, pass-through costs, and FTE estimates to ensure projects are timely and on budget. Guide the project team through appropriate decision-making processes prior to initiating change orders.
- Collaborate with Business Management to identify new business opportunities and meet with clients to discuss new products or project updates.
- Contribute to the optimization of the production process, with continuous efforts to increase project savings on the technical side, while maintaining compliance with cGMP and company procedures.
- Help the Commercial Quotes Group in assessing technical costs for new job orders by providing material details, production schedules, processes, and supply costs that align with company interests.
- Ensure cGMP is applied in the work area and follows cGMP in all areas of the business.
- Understand and apply, as needed, emergency procedures and safe systems of work.
- Follow all EH&S requirements.
- Observe safety behavior in the working environment.
- Completion of a Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent (depending on the country) in a scientific/pharmaceutical area (FCT, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biotechnology) or in engineering. A Master's degree or PhD is helpful.
- Advanced pharmaceutical techniques
- Advanced pharmaceutical production
- Extensive client service/project management experience
- Typically requires 7 years of previous related experience and a deep knowledge of the Pharmaceutical industry. Confirmed experience in leading large-scale projects.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered.
- English + local languages: written and oral communication skills
- Superior organizational and project management experience and skills.
- Advanced negotiation & presentation skills.
- Strong commercial business orientation/financial skills.
- Exceptional analytical abilities with detail orientation.
- Strong ability to lead and guide a team as well as work independently.
- PMP certification is highly preferred