Title: Project Manager
Location: United States-New Jersey-Madison Site
Reporting to the Executive Director,
Pharmaceutical Project Management, the Project Manager will use the global PCPF
(development process), allied systems & tools, to plan and
manage/coordinate resources and activities related to product development &
cost improvement projects throughout Global Pharma R & D.
Specific Job Duties
Champion and lead projects for ophthalmic drug
development, cost improvement, and product improvement projects.
With
team develops overall project plan and resource requirements.
May work
under a Program Head in the identification, management and resolution of issues
May lead
one or more sub-teams of a program, including specific indications
Contributes
to the overall strategy, feasibility and supports the preparation of plans and
presentations
Management of projects in compliance with defined process and
procedures.
Management of project team members from the various other
functional areas assigned to a specific program (includes team meetings,
communications to teams and meeting minutes etc.).
Review and monitor program/project activities against definition,
schedule and costs.
Prepare amended budget forecasts as required.
Deliver products to agreed timelines and budgets.
Communicate effectively with RD & E management and staff
regarding the status of all activities.
Inform management in a timely manner of any problems which may
result in a delay in project schedules so that appropriate action may be taken.
* Publish monthly/quarterly project report summaries as required
includingproduct presentations
to development committee and senior management.
* Bachelors degree
in science required with 7 years of related experience.
* 3 - 5 years pharmaceutical drug
development project / program management experience with specific
experience in managing complex, highly technical R & D / Drug
Development related activities. Global experience a plus.
* Prior
training in project management. PMIcertification a plus.
* Proven,
hands-on, results-oriented manager with demonstrated leadership skills
across functional lines and a participatory style of working effectively
in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
* Ability to
communicate and interact at all levels from senior management to staff
level.
* Ability to
translate customer requirements into measurable design goals/input.
* Competency
in Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
* Excellent
verbal, written and electronic communication skills.
* Therapeutic
area experience in ophthalmology or nutritional supplements.
* Proficiency
in a foreign language (German, French) a plus.
Ability to
travel, 10 15% overnight travel, domestic and international.Job: Research/Development
