Project Manager I

Job Title: Project Manager I
Job Location: Davie, FL
Job Duration: 12-13 Months (possibility of extension)
Shift: Monday – Friday 8a – 5p, 40 hours a week
Pay rate: $40/hr. on w2
 

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Job Summary:

• This position is responsible for planning, managing, and executing projects and teams at the Davie site and interacting with other project managers across network.
• These projects include, but are not limited to process changes, equipment qualification, new equipment, software, automation and system implementation, etc.
• This individual will work with cross-functional teams at the site, and at other internal and external locations.

Duties and Responsibilities:
All areas of responsibility listed below are essential to the satisfactory performance of this position by any incumbents with reasonable accommodation if necessary. Any non-essential functions are assumed included in other related duties or assignments.

• Schedule project kickoff meetings and manage all project information, communications, and schedules.
• Ensure teams develop timelines / critical paths and strategies to facilitate “right the first time” project execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional and multi-site efforts to ensure project execution according to schedule.
• Define and schedule team meeting times, frequencies, and forums.
• Maintain project database; develop baselines, track milestones, and communicate strategies and action plans.
• Hold routine project update meetings and provide agendas, minutes, and other status reports as required, create and maintain meaningful dashboards and KPIs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the project team, particularly during the execution phase; develop with the team the optimal plan and system setups needed to meet project requirements.
• Ensure teams adhere to all tools and processes.
• With the team, anticipate and quantify technical, operational, and quality risks and plan contingencies for all assigned projects.
• Utilize team to identify constraints within the site and solve conflicts based on priorities set by site and above site groups.
• Responsible for maintaining work areas and performing job functions in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP’s), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) instructions.
• Responsible for performing additional related duties as assigned.

Education/Certification/Experience:

• PhD or Master’s Degree in Computer Sciences or Pharmaceutical sciences or Robotics, required.
• 1-3 years of experience with a global pharmaceutical company, with pharmaceutical project management experience.
• Experience working with or managing cross-functional, multi-site teams.
• Working knowledge of industry guidelines and applicability to the site’s products.
• Understanding of FDA requirements for product launches and changes, required.
• Project management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.

Core essential skills set to be considered for the role:

• Master’s or higher degree.
• Candidate needs to be locally available and ready to start in 2-3 weeks.
• Candidate should have good understanding of data to help with business decisions (May be MBA will help).
• Candidate should have good interpersonal skills and presentation skills (using powerpoint and some graphic content).
• 1-3 years of experience as a Project Manager at a global pharmaceutical company, with pharmaceutical project management experience.
• Experience in digitalization and automation.
• Project management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience working with or managing cross-functional, multi-site teams.

Screening Requirements:

• Basic Background.
• Drug -11-panel w/Fentanyl.
• Medical Screenings:
•  A) Vision Screen - Near, Far, Color, Depth, and Peripheral.
•  B) Vital Signs.
•  C) Product Test.

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