Commercial Project Group Manager

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Corden Pharma provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Corden Pharma embraces fair hiring practices.

CordenPharma is a leading full-service contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and pharmaceuticals Drug Products (DP) and packaging capabilities with > 3,000 employees across the world. Our services enable pharmaceutical and biotech companies to manufacture medicines with the goal of improving people’s lives.

Our network in Europe and the U.S. offers flexible and specialized solutions across five technology platforms: Peptides, Lipids, & Carbohydrates; Injectables; Highly Potent & Oncology; and Small Molecules. We strive for excellence in supporting this network and are committed to providing the highest quality products for the well-being of patients.

SUMMARY

Manages a team of Project Managers and oversees portfolio of commercial programs as part of the site Project Management Organization. This role is responsible for the success of the commercial portfolio year over year to drive predictable and profitable demand and works with their team to ensure customer satisfaction. As a manager, this role interacts with the sales platforms and the site to implement standards for commercial contracts and implements best practice for commercial program management, drives continuous improvement efforts in the PMO Group, and ensures alignment of the commercial team with both local and global targets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees the commercial portfolio at the site level and coordinates with supply chain, sales, and operations to drive profitability, and client satisfaction. Also balances priorities of commercial programs with development programs and global platform demands
• Works with Supply Chain and Finance and other cross functional groups (including Sales and Platform Managers) to review overall supply agreements for the portfolio to build robust budget and capacity assessments for the site
• Leads effort to determine yearly cost standards for commercial portfolio. Manages oversight of commercial contracts and ensures regular review and updates as needed
• Along with their team, analyzes data for the portfolio both retrospectively and proactively to help drive updated standards for costing, time estimation, and resource requirements for commercial processes. Collaborates with development programs to ensure alignment with incoming new projects and outgoing new RFPs
• Leads effort to determine KPIs to track commercial process performance and recommends actions based on trending and financial forecasting/scheduling
• Leads a high performing team of Project Managers that oversee commercial programs in a competitive CDMO environment. Performs all functions of a line manager such as hiring, performance management, and other leadership duties
• Audits the performance of commercial API projects managed by their team to identify situations requiring escalation; projects that are at risk of missing scope, schedule, or financial targets; or PMs in need of mentoring or training; and provide the necessary guidance to realign the project
• Escalates and resolves project resource constraints with other department managers, while maintaining a collaborative relationship between departments
• Works with PMs and other department leaders to identify root causes of project milestone slippage for continuous improvement efforts. Ensures leading KPIs are in place to anticipate issues
• Supports the harmonization of the Global PMO initiatives and works with global functions to standardize across sites
• Works with SIOP Team on scenario modeling and proposal of resolution with impact if conflicts arise. Makes recommendations for any project in portfolio to drive client satisfaction and cost reduction/profit increase
• Provides backup to the PMO Director as needed

LEADERSHIP & BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for providing team leadership and tracking of PMO budget. Also responsible for project budget oversight and tracking. Carries out leadership responsibilities in accordance with Corden policies and applicable laws.

Supervisory responsibilities include daily leadership of team; training and development; interviewing and hiring; managing time and attendance records; performance appraisals; rewarding and disciplining employees; and resolving daily problems and conflicts.

SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Every individual is personally responsible for the safety and environmental aspects of their activities in the workplace. Each employee is expected to perform their job duties in a safe manner utilizing all their knowledge, training, ability, and experience.

QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corden Pharma Colorado (CPC) is a manufacturer of a variety of pharmaceutical products. In following Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Corden Pharma Colorado manufactures in accordance with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), International Council for Harmonisation Q7 (ICH), and other global regulations as applicable. This is critical as it is our mission to not place patients at risk due to inadequate safety, quality, or efficacy. CPC’s Quality Management System, which incorporates cGMP, is designed to deliver this quality objective. Attainment is produced through the requisite participation and commitment of all staff across departments and at all levels within the company.

cGMP is the part of Quality Management System ensuring products are consistently produced to accurate quality standards. Adherence to clearly defined procedures, in compliance with the principles of cGMP, is required when performing operations across Corden Pharma Colorado.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or other science-based degree preferred. Other demonstrable experience may also be applicable. Five years’ of CDMO industry experience. Five years’ experience leading teams in industry. Ten years of advanced scientific experience within the Pharmaceutical Industry or a combination of Pharmaceutical Industry and applicable regulated experience. Understanding of project management deliverables and methods including their development and maintenance from a pharmaceutical perspective.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and analytical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers and regulatory agencies. Ability to effectively present information to site and global leadership.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent PMI certification is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to work with hands; reach above shoulder height; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

CORE COMPETENCIES

These are the specific areas of knowledge, skill and ability that are important for successful job performance. They must be job related and consistent with business necessity.

• Ability to influence and motivate their team, project teams, and site leadership, as needed
• A strong critical as well as a strategic thinker
• Extensive knowledge of project management concepts, methodologies, and processes
• Extensive knowledge of and ability to utilize project management tools, especially Smartsheet
• Extensive knowledge and ability to analyze final client work orders and translate in-scope project requirements into project plans that support DIFOT
• Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), ICH Guidelines, and other pertinent local, national, and international regulations
• Excellent verbal, written, interpretive, presentation, and interpersonal skills across a wide range of audiences
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and resolution with strong conflict resolution skills
• Excellent customer service skills

SALARY

Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

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 Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Vacation – Three Weeks 1st Year
• Vision Insurance

This post will expire on March 15, 2025