Sr Project Manager (Senior)

Team Horizon is seeking a Sr Project Manager (Senior) for our client based in Dublin (Hybrid). The Senior Project Manager — Manufacturing Support is responsible for a broad variety of project management activities that support both Direct Manufacturing and Manufacturing Support across vial and syringe drug-product (DP) and finished drug-product (FDP) operations.

The role will help plan, coordinate and deliver New Product Introductions (NPIs), deviation lifecycle development, operational and strategic projects (including capital, reliability and process-improvement / volume initiatives). Embedded in Manufacturing Support, the post will partner closely with Direct Manufacturing, Process & Aseptic Owners, Quality, Engineering, Validation, MES/, Technical Writing and other site and global stakeholders to establish safe, compliant and sustainable project management that maintain supply continuity.

Why you should apply:

• This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class manufacturing operation, with an outstanding track record of reliably delivering high-quality medicines to patients around the world suffering serious illnesses.


• There is a strong culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the company to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people’s lives.


• Our client is developing the capability to produce all its medicines in Dublin, helping to ensure continuity of supply of our medicines as they expand internationally.

What you will be doing:

• Support both Direct Manufacturing and Manufacturing Support across vial and syringe drug-product (DP) and finished drug-product (FDP) operations.


• Project manage timelines associated with complex investigations (deviations, aseptic excursions, batch issues, equipment failures) owning timelines, meeting scheduling, communications and lifecycle visualisations / tracking.


• Maintain daily/weekly project momentum with clear project controls, ensuring on-site presence and hands-on leadership of cross-functional teams.


• Lead and facilitate project meetings and governance forums to accurately capture and nd track actions, timelines, deliverables, milestones and decision-points; clarify and document roles and responsibilities and ensure timely closure and verification of action owners’ commitments.


• Provide timely escalation of project risks and issues and make decisions that enable progress within the contract timeline.


• Effectively communicate with everyone involved in the project


• Have a controlled scope in place, that is understood by all stakeholders maintained throughout completion of the project


• Maintains Actions/Risk and Decision logs


• Works with resource managers from across the organisation to effectively obtain and allocate resources to complete programs and projects on timeScope of role


• Define and align project objectives with Direct Manufacturing customers and site leadership. Create and maintain comprehensive project plans that address quality, scope, cost, schedule, resources and manufacturing readiness.


• Project Manage medium to large technical projects (capital, reliability, NPI, lifecycle) from concept through design reviews, build, validation readiness and handover to operations.
   

What you need to apply:

• Technical Degree and/or Masters’ or equivalent 


• 5-8 years of experience (including min of 3yrs as Project Manager) in a Life Science / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology Environment 


• Portfolio Management, Portfolio Resource Management, Business Case Development    


• PMP or PRINCE2 certification. 


• Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies. 


• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.    


• Smartsheet, MS Office, MS Project, MS PowerPoint and MS Visio, 


• Trackwise Change Control & Document Management Systems