Company Description
From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programs covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.
With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 118 offices in 50 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrstructure, and natural resources sectors worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity, and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.
Job Description
The scope covered is typically product/process transfers from one manufacturing location to another, as well as source change of APIs and process optimisation projects. The site where the changes are based (Tech Transfer receiving, API change qualification or DP process optimisation) is typically a non-client site i.e. a 3rd party manufacturing location (CMO). The Project Manager leads a multi-functional matrix team of people from across CMO.
Can work independently to meet key deliverables and milestones in addition to being able to effectively lead a matrix team.
Builds & manages the Schedule; this includes task forecasting and ensuring controls are in place to anticipate adherence / slippage vs plan and ensure mitigating actions are in place, as required.
Establishment and management of routine team meetings to facilitate plan updates, decision-making, problem solving, escalations e.g. resourcing gaps, mitigations vs non-adherence to plan.
The scope of the role typically covers Drug Product transfers to and between 3rd party sites; may also include other relevant changes such as API source changes and process optimisation project leadership.
Provides timely and thorough project update reports to customers, via the established cadence and process.
Partners with all other functions responsible for progress of the change project, typically Quality, External Supply Operations, Supply Chain, Artwork team, Regulatory, Receiving site CMO.
Maintains oversight on Project budget; manages project risks i.e. leads the development of risk assessment and mitigations with the project team.
Administrative activities for the project such as action/issue item tracking, generation of meeting minutes, coordination of focused working sessions between sending and receiving sites and follow up on actions.
Qualifications
Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing unit processes; understanding of the Pharma regulatory environment, while not essential, would be advantageous.
Minimum of a Degree in a Science or Engineering discipline with at least 5 years of project management experience. Project management skills to include experience of successful delivery of projects on schedule and to budget.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to articulate a problem and communicate effectively. Intuitive and focused on Achieving results.
Well-developed interpersonal skills (leadership, integrity, team orientation, flexibility and creativity).
Experience of working remotely in a matrixed & virtual environment.
Additional Information
*on-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/
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