Project Manager

Hovione•East Windsor, NJ

About The Position

Join a Market Leader Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market. Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites. Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life. You will be responsible to: Manage projects in the allocated area and escalate complex issues to more senior colleagues or managers. It is recognized that the level of support required will increase when projects that are more complex are assigned. Project assignment will always be based on business need, however, preferentially, projects assigned will have a medium to high degree of complexity including a medium to high cumulative sales / project cost value a medium to high project control level up to a high customer segmentation level Proactively manage and take responsibility of the scope, cost, time and quality of each project assigned Deliver the project objectives (e.g. results, processes, products) through a structured approach in alignment with industry or Company best practices Lead the project team to take decisions and influence key stakeholders with integrity Participate in project team composition and selection Clarify project team roles and responsibilities and enable others to optimize their use of technical, management and leadership skills Communicate proactively and effectively internally and externally, building rapport with key stakeholders Build and sustain motivation of the project TMs and positive dynamics within the project team Give timely and specific feedback to the project TMs regularly, both positive and constructive Develop knowledge related to PM methodologies, tools and techniques Master project management processes and tools Manage complex projects/ analysis with significant impact on business Make quality and timely decisions based on multiple sources of data Manage risk and uncertainty; anticipate and escalate roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the goals Follow all applicable GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others) Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice We are looking to recruit a Candidate: Degree in Science or Engineering, or related field, or equivalent job experience Project Management qualification or education (desirable) Requires previous relevant experience in an operational and / or scientific area within Hovione or the Pharmaceutical Industry (highly desirable) Technical background preferred along with prior experience as member of a project team Experience of Project Management processes and tools (desirable) Possess knowledge of project management practices Able to make quality and timely decisions within the project under her / his responsibility Able to gather relevant data to inform the decision makers regarding complex issues Good communication skills (verbal and written) In compliance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act, Hovione discloses a base pay range for this U.S. based position. Actual pay is influenced by location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime, and all roles may include a short-term incentive bonus. Employment is at-will, and compensation may change based on performance or market conditions. Benefits include 401(k), paid time off, leaves, and health coverage (medical, dental, vision), subject to plan terms. Full benefit details are shared upon offer. Project Manager Compensation Range: $92,040 to $147,264 annually Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity. Notice to Agencies and Search Firms Representatives Hovione does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral. Thank you for your understanding.

Requirements

Degree in Science or Engineering, or related field, or equivalent job experience
Requires previous relevant experience in an operational and / or scientific area within Hovione or the Pharmaceutical Industry (highly desirable)
Technical background preferred along with prior experience as member of a project team
Possess knowledge of project management practices
Able to make quality and timely decisions within the project under her / his responsibility
Able to gather relevant data to inform the decision makers regarding complex issues
Good communication skills (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

Project Management qualification or education (desirable)
Experience of Project Management processes and tools (desirable)

Responsibilities

Manage projects in the allocated area and escalate complex issues to more senior colleagues or managers.
Proactively manage and take responsibility of the scope, cost, time and quality of each project assigned
Deliver the project objectives (e.g. results, processes, products) through a structured approach in alignment with industry or Company best practices
Lead the project team to take decisions and influence key stakeholders with integrity
Participate in project team composition and selection
Clarify project team roles and responsibilities and enable others to optimize their use of technical, management and leadership skills
Communicate proactively and effectively internally and externally, building rapport with key stakeholders
Build and sustain motivation of the project TMs and positive dynamics within the project team
Give timely and specific feedback to the project TMs regularly, both positive and constructive
Develop knowledge related to PM methodologies, tools and techniques
Master project management processes and tools
Manage complex projects/ analysis with significant impact on business
Make quality and timely decisions based on multiple sources of data
Manage risk and uncertainty; anticipate and escalate roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the goals
Follow all applicable GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione´s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others)
Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice