Veranova is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for pharma and biotech customers. With deep technical expertise and impressive flexibility, we develop solutions and processes that support and accelerate innovation.

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional project teams to ensure successful, on-time and on-budget delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) new product introductions, product changes and technology transfers. The Project Manager interacts with all site functions (including leadership) and has a wide-reaching influence.

Key Responsibilities

• Expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously and works with global teams to execute successful API new product introductions, technology transfers and product change requests.
• Facilitates internal and external meetings and drives decision making within the project team.
• Provides excellent customer service to customers and stakeholders, striving for project management excellence.
• Has the required skill set and knowledge to manage both Originator and Generic Projects.
• Follows a consistent, cross-functional project management approach by creating, controlling/monitoring project plans, action and risk logs and project budgets.
• Drives project delivery within the constraints of scope, quality, time, and budget to meet project objectives and to achieve a high degree of customer (internal and external) satisfaction
• Develops and maintains strong collaborative working relationships and interacts effectively with all levels within the organization 
• Builds relationships with clients and serves as the primary point of contact. Understands upcoming milestones for client programs and communicates cross functionally as needed
• Manages projects independently and requires minimal project oversight based on experience
• Tracks project progress and reports status internally and to clients throughout the project lifecycle. This could involve high level program reports and presentations for senior management and clients 
• Interacts with all site functions (R&D, Operations, Commercial, QA/RA, Supply Chain, Finance) and has wide reaching influence
• Manages projects involving multiple sites and works with global teams to perform successful technology transfers 
• To carry out/take on any other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or equivalent discipline with some experience of hands-on process, analytical or manufacturing experience in the pharmaceutical industry required, API experience preferred.
• Experience in a project management role and demonstrated experience leading projects is required. Level of role will be determined by candidates' number of years' experience with increasing complexity.
• Must have demonstrated experience in project execution, leadership, and application of project management best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to demonstrate strong relationship management, sense of urgency, negotiation, influencing, and teamwork are required.
• Excellent MS Office skills including Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint required.
• Knowledge of the regulatory aspects of the drug approval process and an awareness of cGMPs as they relate to drug substance manufacturing.
• Experience building strategic work relationships, both internal and external.
• Other duties as assigned.