Integrated Program Manager

at  Piramal Pharma Solutions

QUALIFICATION

• Minimum B.S. in science or engineering discipline
• Minimum 4 years experience in project management or equivalent role, and minimum 8 years experience in pharmaceutical industry is required. Experience working in a CDMO setting is strongly preferred.
• Direct experience leading multi-site, cross functional teams in a matrix –based organization.
• Strong working knowledge of cGMP Guidelines, knowledge of other regulatory body guidelines is an advantage.
• Highly proficient understanding of Project Management processes and Project Management software.
• Working knowledge of financial processes such as profitability analysis and budget management.
• Demonstrated success with managing and influencing stakeholders, negotiating disputes and finding innovative solutions for resolution.

• The Program Manager has accountability for overall delivery of complex Client programs for development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products that span multiple sites and technologies.
• Focuses on big picture of the program and the interdependency of tasks between sites by partnering closely with Project Managers and other key team members.
• Directly manages the integrated project schedule and coordinates the activities and SME’s between multiple sites. The Program Manager ensures the interfaces between project phases is smooth and efficient
• Owns and executes project team actions that involve or require input from multiple sites or global functions
• Is first point of contact for program escalations – aligns stakeholders at the respective sites to drive resolution
• Measures, reports and drives project related KPI’s in alignment with the Client
• Owns Joint Steering Committee meetings and represents Client interests and program requirements in internal site and executive business review meetings
• Collaborates with Business Development to drive commercial aspects of the program, manages scope change and supports integrated proposals
• Maintains knowledge of Program Manufacturing Supply Agreements and Quality and Technical Agreements to ensure adherence to agreed contract terms.
• Analyzes and reports on financial aspects of overall program, works with project managers and site finance reps to monitor and mitigate downside risks.
• Works collaboratively with site-based project managers and contributes to project managers’ development through mentoring and coaching.
• Occasional travel to Piramal sites and Client offices is required.