Project Manager

KPC International - Excellence from Concept to Completion

Program/Project Manager – Hybrid

KPC International began operations in 2001, our team of Engineers and Scientists have helped our clients achieve project success all over the world within the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical space.

We specialise in Plant Facility Start-Up from Strategy and Planning to Execution, through to Operational Readiness. We are proud to support our clients in delivering their life changing products to patients.

We are looking for a Program/Project Manager to join a team that always seeks what is best for their patients and customers, challenges common thinking to get a better result, is an effective problem solver, and is a team player that helps others.

The Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams in the business integration of 2 products to their state-of-the-art facility. The job is based in Waterford, Ireland. This is a 6 month’s contract with strong possibility of extension.

Main duties will include:

* Manage cross-functional, multi-site teams, in technology transfer, new product introduction and business integration of new products.
* Translate customer needs into defined, approved project scope statements.
* Work with function managers to quantify resource requirements.
* Establish detailed project plans and drive execution of project tasks in line with agreed scope, schedule, and cost.
* Establish and execute a communication plan for the project and facilitate information flow between stakeholders and sites.
* Drive program risk identification, analysis, response, and implement & monitor mitigations to minimise impact to the program or wider business.
* Facilitate cost estimation to determine program budget and drive adherence to budget and forecast submission.
* Project Stakeholder Management to analyse stakeholder expectations and their impact on the project, and to develop appropriate management strategies for effectively engaging stakeholders in project decisions and execution.
* Program Lead is responsible for some program GMP documents in line with Waterford site procedure; therefore, training and use of the site Content Management System is required.

Skills / Qualifications:

* Experience in biopharma industry, in a project leadership role.
* Degree in Science, Engineering or equivalent.
* Demonstrated experience in program/project management in drug substance or drug product.
* Project Management certification, PMI, etc.
* Working knowledge of cGMP’s, GLP etc.

KPC -International offers an inclusive environment where you can broaden you experience, perspective and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

KPC – International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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