Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (Fill Finish)

The candidate would be responsible for scoping, managing and delivering projects up to €10m in value. They would be expected to run the projects with some strategic guidance from their manager/peers but have the ability to work independently for the most part. It is very important that the candidate has experience running projects – that could be either for another pharmaceutical company (or similar), a design house or a contractor.

Key Responsibilities

* Project management and execution of projects including project planning/scoping and execution, prioritization, resources management, status management and external communication.
* Working with various stakeholders, both inside and outside Amgen to scope projects and ensure requirements are satisfied. Managing expectations and communicating project progress and challenges to these stakeholders.
* Develop and/or review engineering technical specifications and bid documents for engineered equipment, materials engineering, and construction service contracts
* Lead day to day design (where applicable) and construction management of project works, including procurement, installation, and commissioning
* Provide engineering support for manufacturing processes and equipment within the manufacturing facility by designing, specifying, purchasing and constructing mechanical systems and components (with the aid of an A&E firm if required).
* Implement and maintain quality control processes to ensure that installations and deliverables meet industry standards and client expectations.
* Strategic solution seeking to complex project phasing and execution issues. The Project Manager will be responsible for their portfolio of projects from concept, through design, construction, commissioning and operation
* Coordinating the introduction of new equipment including driving the project team problem solving and troubleshooting process prior to qualification & start-up
* Leader of multidisciplinary site teams
* Work in a collaborative manner within the Process Teams structure and contributes to Root Cause Investigations and Cross Functional Investigations.
* Role model safety leadership. Support a safe working environment by driving compliance with environmental health/safety practice, rules and regulations. Ensure projects are designed with superior levels of environmental control, health and safety built in.
* Supervise contingent workers as needed. These workers include construction managers and all general craft labour and A&E firm personnel
* Present projects to senior leadership at governing bodies for updates and approvals
* Limited travel may be required to support execution of projects
* It is critical for this individual to understand Safety, Quality and Compliance are our highest priorities in how we manage and perform our work.

Experience and Qualification

* Typically, 5+ years project management/engineering experience, preferably in the biotechnology industry / aseptic pharmaceutical environment
* Proven project management experience from project inception through to handover
* Strong mechanical capability with hands on experience in a technical role within a high-volume manufacturing environment, is advantageous
* Demonstrated experience in a GDP Compliant environment.
* Proven ability working cross functionally, delivering technical solutions and implementing improvements.
* Solid leadership skillset and experience working in a team environment, embracing an interdependent working culture that delivers results
* Technical report writing and communication/presentation skills
* Data driven decision maker
* Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-moving environment