Technical Project Manager

ALK-Abello, Inc•Port Washington, NY

19d•Onsite

About The Position

ALK is a forward-thinking allergy company with a long tradition of allergy innovation. ALK is devoted to improving quality of life for people with allergies by developing pharmaceutical products that target the actual cause of allergy. ALK is the world leader in allergy vaccination (immunotherapy) – a unique treatment that induces a protective immune response which reduces and potentially halts the allergic reaction. Since 1923, we have been working to improve the quality of life for allergy patients by developing products that target the cause of allergy. With over 2,200 employees, and with subsidiaries, production facilities and distributors worldwide, we are in a unique position to further the advancement of allergy treatments. The company is publicly traded on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen (OMX: ALKB) with global headquarters in Horsholm, Denmark and US Offices in Round Rock, TX, Bedminster, NJ, Port Washington, NY, Post Falls, Idaho, Luther, OK, Oklahoma City, OK and Mississauga, Canada. We are currently looking for a Full-time Technical Project Manager to join our team in our Port Washington, NY facility. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple projects at one time and feel comfortable taking the lead when necessary.

Requirements

BS/BA degree in life sciences, biology, chemistry or related field or relevant experience preferred
Minimum of 1-3 years project experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Projects.
Demonstrate proficiency with industry project management practices and tools.
Ability to analyse data and make conclusions based on the data.
Clear understanding of other team member’s roles and responsibilities.
Ability to represent the department or organization in local and global projects with assistance from other cross functional team members.
Ability to work independently.
Proven effective leadership abilities.
Demonstrate initiative and good interpersonal skills, able to work in a team.
Ability to work with Quality Systems and regulatory requirements such as: CFRs, GMP, FDA, OSHA.
Proven ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
Demonstrated ability to comply with required safety practices.
Understanding of Design of Experiments.
Understanding of validation principles and applications for equipment and processes.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate must be willing to be held accountable and must work well with others in order to ensure that all objectives are met on a regular and timely basis
Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change to improve both project management and/or process effectiveness.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
Excellent scheduling and time management skills
Able to work in a team across departments and sites.
Must be creative and flexible.
Must have good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Leads, directs, and coordinates multiple projects in the design and execution of the overall project
Development of the implementation plan and project timelines
Ensure project’s goals align with the company’s strategic mission and objectives
Assess overall project by creating Project charters, phases, costing, and comprehensive timeline
Is the point of contact for the project
Identify and establish project team from functional areas that have stake in the project
Identify any outside resources necessary for the project
Collaborate with all levels of management to execute projects
Provides and ensures communication between project and management at critical points in the implementation of the project plan
Frequently meet with teams and be the point of contact for all the project team members
Conduct project review meetings to keep projects on track
Ensures that projects are proceeding according to timelines, meeting targets and expectations, and adhering to established operating parameters
Negotiates changes in project resources as necessary to achieve objectives and timelines.
Alert Manager, Project Management when resources are limited to ensure project timeliness
Prioritize project tasks
Facilitate the efficient use of resources across multiple projects and monitor trends to ensure use aligns with strategic goals
Manage project resources effectively
Facilitate meetings with project stakeholders to identify project requirements and ensure they align with strategic goals
Advises process teams regarding cross-functional considerations, workflow integration and coordination, and optimization of best practices
Identifies, secures, and coordinates implementation of internal and external resources and expertise as appropriate to achieve project objectives
Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner
Work in compliance with relevant protocols, study designs, methods and SOPs
Provide upper management with overall project status during project review meetings
All other tasks as assigned