Sr. Capital Project Manager

Corden Pharma Colorado

About The Position

CordenPharma is a leading full-service Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, drug products (DPs), and packaging. With around 3,000 employees worldwide, we help pharmaceutical and biotech companies manufacture medicines with the ultimate goal of improving people’s lives. Our network, spanning Europe and the U.S., provides flexible and specialized solutions across six technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids & Carbohydrates, Injectables, Highly Potent & Oncology, Small Molecules, and Oligonucleotides. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to delivering the highest quality products for patient well-being. Our People Vision We strive for excellence. We share our passion. Together, we make a difference in patients' lives. SUMMARY Manage resources and cross-functional efforts to successfully achieve capital project deliverables for large client sponsored capital projects. Manage communications with project stakeholders. Interface with client project managers to ensure appropriate collaboration to achieve client satisfaction with progress and deliverable on time and scope.

Requirements

A BS in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other technical degree.
Ten (10) years’ experience in the Pharma Industry, with 5 years in Project Management and external customer communications, and 5 years of demonstrated success in in an API Development and Manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience in API Development and Manufacturing environment.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, political and legal documents.
Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Working knowledge of Biotech/Pharma Manufacturing operations, Product and Process Development, and Supply Chain Operations in a cGMP-regulated environment
Demonstrated outstanding customer service skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Good business negotiation skills
Excellent leadership and influencing skills in a diverse team environment
Excellent organizational skills. Capable of handling multiple tasks/projects
PC skills to include MS Project, Excel, and Word
Technical understanding of Organic Chemistry
Broad, demonstrated expertise in Chemical Engineering and API Process Improvement
Thorough, demonstrated knowledge of pilot through manufacturing scale unit operations, scale-up, and plant design considerations

Responsibilities

Drive adherence to Corden’s contractual commitments for capital related client projects: develop or assist in project plan including resources, timing, milestones, and deliverables
Manage multiple projects to meet objectives
Act as a liaison between Corden Pharma and customer project manager to ensure mutual agreement of contract scope and schedule
Monitor trends and drive continuous improvement of the project management process
Develop and distribute periodic reports on project performance, issues, risks, and schedules of key activities, events, or milestones
Work with project team to identify, escalate, and facilitate resolution of manufacturing, supply chain, or quality issues that may adversely affect project performance goal
Collaborate with client to ensure appropriate input, dialogue, and communication to drive customer satisfaction and meet project objectives
Collaborate with R&D, Quality, and Operations to understand critical to quality product requirements
Lead and coordinate the preparation of proposals for new business RFPs. Lead preparation of proposals for scope additions to existing projects
Provide guidance regarding business processes, communication, issue resolution, and other key topics
Provide technical judgment, bringing together stake holders; including clients and subject matter experts as needed to generate change and facilitate problem resolution

Benefits

401(k) matching - Corden Pharma will contribute 100% of the first 6% - 100% vested after 2 years of service
Accident Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Account
Health Insurance PPO/HSA
Hospital Indemnity Plan
ID Theft Protection
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
Vision Insurance