Department
Health & Biotech
Category
Health & Biotech
Job type
Full-Time
Experience
6 Years
Description
- Plan and deliver all stages of program within a matrix organization on budget and time. This includes the introduction of new products into the facilities, process development, analytical method development and qualification, preparation for non-GMP activities
- Resolve project team issues and facilitate decision making within the team. Drive progress to completion to the required standard
- Communicate regularly with the business team, VVS Belgium technical team, and customer team. Report on the initially agreed upon customer and internal milestone sharing progress, issues, and risks
- Identify potential project risks with the team and develop mitigation strategies, report progress, blocking issues, and risks to all stakeholders. Know when to advance issues to senior leadership for resolution
- Demonstrate role model leadership in the execution of PM standard work and customer centric behaviour
- Be responsible for timeline & budget management, communication plans, proactive risk prevention, action tracking and project plans. Including implementing new tools and business processes to support department efficiency.
Qualifications
Highest qualification: University
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific field with 6+ years related experience in the CDMO or pharmaceutical industry. Or solid experience from a similar role, with cross-functional stakeholders
- A proven experience in a project or program management role dealing with customers (ideally in a contract manufacturing organisation), managing programs with significant business impact. Ideally, with 3+ years industry experience in CMC and CDMO processes
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical product lifecycles, with experience executing process development or commercial manufacturing programs
- Strong understanding of financials analysis, forecasting, tracking, and reporting for projects vs. the allocated budget. Experienced in budget management
- Able to connect and communicate well with all levels, in small or large audiences, and influence actions and decisions in order to get output results within a matrix environment
- Pragmatic, proactive and flexible approach to leading cross-functional teams, and resolve any conflict, in a high-paced, constantly evolving environment
- Fluency in French language