Project Manager - TS

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.•Columbus, OH

21d

About The Position

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Project Manager, Technical Services to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and managing cross-functional project teams for products produced or distributed from Hikma Generics - Columbus either via launch, transfer and/or lifecycle. This position is responsible to provide all necessary project management skills/tools for the successful, timely completion of all assigned projects in order to achieve the site’s goals for each year with key performance indicators being timing, cost and process robustness. This role has full accountability for the planning and execution of Generic commercialization, Site Transfers, Buy-ins, Third Party, Alternate API, process changes (Quality & Product Robustness driven) and changes to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Excipient, Packaging and Raw Material items.

Requirements

Proficient knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations pertaining to the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals including cGMP, DEA, and FDA, EMEA.
Must possess knowledge of SOP’s, production processes and equipment and have thorough understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain operations, business analysis, and pharmaceutical technology. In addition, demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical development, scale-up and validation, and lifecycle processes.
Proficient knowledge and understanding of project management methodology with an active PMP certification with the ability to effectively manage and partner with subordinates, peers, suppliers and contractors.
Demonstrated ability to deliver on results to meet determined business objectives/targets.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) both internally and externally at various levels locally, regionally & globally
Demonstrated knowledge in continuous improvement methodologies and implementation with an active six-sigma certification preferred.
Critical Thinking: Ability to work in uncharted areas; capable of integrating large amounts of information to address complex issues. Challenges conventional wisdom when required. Intellectually aggressive with a strong end-product orientation.
Problem Solving: Proficient knowledge and ability to apply investigative techniques to uncover problem areas, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions at both the individual and cross-functional team level. Uses problem solving abilities requiring attention to detail, accuracy, and scientific judgment. Develops solutions to a variety of problems of high scope and complexity.
Project Management: Experience managing and leading projects and/or process improvements teams of high scope and complexity.
Initiative: Works independently on activities ranging from strategic decisions to tactical execution of tasks with high complexity. Exercises latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Organizational Skills - Able to operate independently. Manages time well, follows through on commitments and pays attention to details. Able to work on several projects simultaneously.
Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to be influence team members and senior leaders on topics of high complexity, and to lead/facilitate teams on tasks of high complexity.
Influencing: Ability to influence both in and out of reporting structure.
B.S. degree in a scientific and/or related operations discipline plus 1-3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical (multi-disciplinary experience: change management, analytical and/or drug regulatory affairs preferred) and/or project management

Nice To Haves

M.S. degree in a scientific and/or related operations discipline plus a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in pharmaceutical (multi-disciplinary experience: change management, analytical and/or drug regulatory affairs preferred) and/or project management.
Minimum 5 years of industrial multi-disciplinary experience managing multiple, complex projects and/or implementing continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Manages and delivers organizational and project leadership for Generic commercialization, Site Transfers, Buy-ins, Third Party, Alternate API, process changes (Quality & Product Robustness driven) and changes to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Excipient, Packaging and Raw Material items.
Proactively identifies & manages risk which could adversely affect successful project completion.
Lead & facilitate multiple cross-functional team by managing and directing project team resources / experts to identify relevant issues and effectively manage progress and change.
Ensures integration of technical/commercial information and activities necessary to develop and support the success of the plan by utilizing project management skills/tools, including but not limited to, to successfully drive the project to meet established timelines: Project Plan Meeting Minutes/Agendas RAID log Costing assessments Meeting facilitation (Core & relevant sub-teams)
Assesses critical data and contributes information to identify / facilitate critical “Go / No Go” project decisions.
Provide proactive communication to all stakeholders, regarding issues, risks, contingency plans and potential negative impacts to the established milestones and timelines.
Lifecycle Project Managers ensure change management requirements are being facilitated i.e. Initial change notification assessment (SME assessment, cost evaluation, Master Change assessment)
Management of Tactical and Strategic change meetings
Creation of required Protocols (Change & Master Change)
Creation of Qualification Technical Reports
Management of CC’s in appropriate system
Stage/Que/Monitor work in-progress
Develop/Manage implementation plan
Ensure Document review prior to final implementation
Assess completed projects for lessons learned to drive improvement in project performance/execution and capture data to drive/refine resource allocation/costing for future projects

Benefits

Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
Auto enrollment in a Hikma-sponsored 401(k) program at a pre-tax contribution rate of 4% of eligible pay. Hikma will match 100% of the first 6% of eligible pay that you contribute
A generous paid time off (PTO) bank starting with 20 days (prorated based on hire date). Additional days granted upon reaching work milestone anniversaries
3 personal days (prorated based on hire date)
11 company paid holidays
Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, mental health, disability, life insurance, prescription drug coverage, and a variety of voluntary benefits
Employee discount program
Wellbeing rewards program
Safety and Quality is a top organizational priority
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Paid maternity and parental leave