Overview
Job Title: Sr. Project Manager, Technical Services
Location: Columbus, OH
Job Type: Full time
Req ID: 11031
About Us: Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and its affiliates’ mission is to bring Better Health. Within Reach. Every Day.® for millions of patients around the world. We are a trusted, reliable partner and dependable source of over 800 high-quality generic, specialty and branded pharmaceutical products that hospitals, physicians and pharmacists need to treat their patients across North America, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. Through our 32 manufacturing plants, eight R&D centers, and 9,500+ employees worldwide, we are always hard at work creating high-quality medicines and making them accessible to the people who need them.
Description: We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are seeking a talented and motivated Sr. Project Manager, Technical Services to join our team. In this role, you will lead and manage cross-functional project teams for products produced or distributed from Columbus either via launch, transfer and/or lifecycle. This position provides all necessary project management skills/tools for the successful, timely completion of all assigned projects to achieve the site’s goals for each year with key performance indicators being timing, cost and process robustness. This role has full accountability for the planning and execution of Generic commercialization, Site Transfers, Buy-ins, Third Party, Alternate API, process changes (Quality & Product Robustness driven) and changes to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Excipient, Packaging and Raw Material items.
Key Responsibilities
- Manages and delivers organizational and project leadership for Generic commercialization, Site Transfers, Buy-ins, Third Party, Alternate API, process changes (Quality & Product Robustness driven) and changes to Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Exipient, Packaging and Raw Material items. Proactively identifies and manages risk which could adversely affect successful project completion.
- Lead and facilitate multiple cross-functional teams by managing and directing project team resources to identify issues and effectively manage progress and change. Ensure integration of technical/commercial information and activities to develop and support the plan using project management tools, including:
- Project Plan
- Meeting Minutes/Agendas
- RAID log
- Costing assessments
- Meeting facilitation (Core & relevant sub-teams)
- Assess critical data and contribute information to identify/go/no-go decisions. Provide proactive communication to stakeholders on issues, risks, contingency plans and potential impacts to milestones and timelines.
- Be change leaders ensuring change management requirements are facilitated, including:
- Initial change notification assessment (SME assessment, cost evaluation, Master Change assessment)
- Management of Tactical and Strategic change meetings
- Creation of required Protocols (Change & Master Change)
- Creation of Qualification Technical Reports
- Management of CCs in appropriate systems
- Stage/Queue/Monitor work in-progress
- Develop/Manage implementation plan
- Ensure Document review prior to final implementation
- Assess completed projects for lessons learned to drive improvement in project performance and resource allocation for future projects
- Mentor and develop other members of the Technical Services department; act as a subject matter expert on core technologies and/or project management topics
- Lead knowledge sharing and career development within the department
- Identify opportunities to mentor Junior Project Managers on equipment and process technologies
- Lead skill development of Junior Project Managers in Planning/Organizing, Critical Thinking, Problem Solving/Resolution, and Influence
Qualifications
We value the skills and experiences candidates bring to the table. While we have listed some qualifications below, we encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet all of them:
- B.S. degree in a scientific and/or related operations discipline plus a minimum of 9 years’ experience in pharmaceutical (multi-disciplinary experience: change management, analytical and/or drug regulatory affairs preferred) and/or project management.
- Alternatively, a M.S. degree in a scientific and/or related operations discipline plus a minimum of 7 years’ experience in pharmaceutical (multi-disciplinary experience: change management, analytical and/or drug regulatory affairs preferred) and/or project management.
- Minimum 9 years of industrial multi-disciplinary experience managing multiple, complex projects and/or implementing continuous improvement.
- Expert knowledge and understanding of applicable regulations pertaining to the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals including cGMP, DEA, and FDA, EMEA.
- Must possess knowledge of SOPs, production processes and equipment with strong understanding of pharmaceutical supply chain operations, business analysis, and pharmaceutical technology; demonstrated knowledge of development, scale-up and validation, and lifecycle processes.
- Active PMP certification with the ability to effectively manage and partner with subordinates, peers, suppliers and contractors.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver results to meet business objectives/targets and to communicate effectively (oral and written) at various levels locally, regionally & globally.
- Demonstrated knowledge in continuous improvement methodologies; six-sigma certification preferred.
Competencies
- Critical Thinking: ability to integrate large amounts of information to address complex issues and challenge conventional wisdom.
- Complex Problem Solving: apply investigative techniques to uncover root causes and drive corrective actions.
- Project Management: experience leading projects and process improvements of high scope and complexity.
- Initiative: works independently on strategic decisions and tactical execution with high complexity.
- Organizational Skills: able to operate independently and manage multiple projects.
- Teamwork: ability to influence and lead teams on high-complexity tasks.
- Coaching/Mentoring/Influencing: ability to develop others and share knowledge to raise performance.
What We Offer
- Annual performance bonus, commission, and share potential
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO starting at 20 days, prorated
- 3 personal days, prorated
- 11 company paid holidays
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and more
- Employee discount program
- Wellbeing rewards program
- Career advancement opportunities and tuition reimbursement
- Paid maternity and parental leave
Recruiters
Please note that Hikma has a set roster of approved recruiters for specific roles and does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies regarding open positions. In the absence of a signed agreement and approval from Hikma’s HR department to submit resumes for a specific position, Hikma will not approve payments to non-approved third parties if a candidate is hired.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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