Associate Director - Project Manager, Manufacturing Network Strategy

MSD•Elkton, PA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Network Strategy & Execution Director, the Associate Director is responsible for assessing, leading and managing the successful "end to end"(E2E) project management of major and complex supply chain changes by driving cross-divisional and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of the targeted goals and timelines. The Associate Director will effectively and efficiently achieve project objectives and defined business requirements through exceptional project management. The incumbent will lead cross-functional teams for projects that may include establishing new sources of supply for registered materials or managing a portfolio of complex process changes with regulatory impact

Requirements

Minimum of eight (8) years' combined and diverse experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Technology, Regulatory, or Procurement with a demonstrated record of solid achievements
Working in both strategic and tactical space
Accountability
Accountability
Adaptability
Biopharmaceuticals
Budget Development
Clinical Trial Management
Conflict Resolution
Data Analysis
Decision Making
Feasibility Studies
Global Supply Chain
Innovation
Innovative Solutions
Inventory Management
Knowledge Management
Leadership
Mitigated Risks
Project Management
Project Management Tools
Project Planning
Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
Regulatory Compliance
Retail Inventory Management
Risk Evaluation And Mitigation Strategy (REMS)
Risk Management
Bachelor's Degree in the field of Science, Engineering or related

Nice To Haves

Product source changes and change control
Proficiency in Microsoft project
Flexibility with working schedule and availability to travel
Vaccines, biologics, therapeutic proteins, or sterile
Working with Global Human Health and 3rd party partners

Responsibilities

Business Case Development Understanding the requirements of a complex business case for assigned changes
Continually assessing key business elements across project life cycle to ensure business goals remain relevant in an ever-changing business environment and escalate as required
Project | Portfolio Management Owning and developing detailed project plans for given changes using standard tools and ensures the alignment and coordination of cross-functional groups
Managing multiple projects at any one time that have high complexity (global supply chain impact with many inter dependencies)
Leading and executing within multifaceted project environments with a small to large cross-functional team
Strategic Inventory Management | Supply Transitioning Defining key business requirements (validation, regulatory filing, inventory builds, and creating inventory transition plans to the new source of supply or for post-change supply)
Risk Management Proactively identifying and mitigating risks and participating in Integrated Risk Management (IRM)
Identifying and raising issues and conflicting agendas/priorities for quick resolution
Being able to align teams to solve problems
Bringing innovation into every day thinking to mitigate risks
Understanding and committing to Compliance
Communication Ensuring inter-project communication and integrated execution
Ensuring consistency and sharing of best practices
Leadership Capabilities E2E Visibility Be skilled in effectively managing virtual teams and have the ability to influence both horizontally and vertically
Drive to engage others and have excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
Be able to maintain focus on the key project goals and priorities, but also be able to dive into the detail to facilitate problem resolution and ensure project success
Cultural sensitivity, diversity, and effectiveness
Regulatory Acumen and effective working relationship with Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety (GRACS)
Demonstrated conflict resolution, problem-solving, raising concerns and accountability