Project Manager

at  AGC Biologics

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.
Are you passionate about people development and experienced in leading organizational transformation in strategy, operations, and culture? Do you enjoy driving projects for operational optimization and readiness?
At AGC Biologics, we are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Project Manager to join our Manufacturing function. You have strong communication skills; you are passionate about working with technical and process projects along with people change management and thrive in a dynamic international pharmaceutical environment.
About the Role
As Project Manager, you are responsible for driving and ensuring execution of strategic and cross-functional projects, supporting the strategy for manufacturing. You work closely and cross-functionally with the various manufacturing teams, quality organization, development and transfer organization, Operational Excellence, engineering, etc. You collaborate on optimization initiatives, such as strategy deployment, continuous improvement programs and standards for effective ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute strategic and cross-functional projects, including process optimization and compliance initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, ensuring proper resource allocation.

Your duties also involve prioritizing strategic initiatives and maintaining roadmaps for various projects. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders from different departments, ensuring smooth execution and clear communication.
Additionally, you will identify and mitigate project risks while creating a healthy, supportive environment for the project team. A continuous focus on refining and utilizing project management tools and techniques is crucial to your success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences or a related field is preferred.
• Documented experience in project management.
• Experience in change management and coaching across various organizational levels.
• Experience in continuous improvement is advantage.
• Proficient communication skills in English (oral and written).
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, and other stakeholders.

Your Profile
On a personal level, you demonstrate good business understanding and Operational Excellence capabilities. You see the big picture of value chain operations while still being detail oriented. You understand processes even in unclear structures and changing contexts. Flexible and motivated, you thrive under pressure and maintain an organized, results-oriented approach by aligning priorities and following through. You are proactive and challenge status-quo. You engage in cross-organizational collaboration and coach and challenge co-workers across the organization with a positive spirit.
Join an International and Agile Organization
At AGC Biologics, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse tasks and challenges, gaining experience across various departments. With a collaborative approach to planning projects and tasks, you will also have the opportunity to influence your day-to-day work. AGC offers an informal working environment where energy and enthusiasm are part of daily life. We respect each other’s individual differences and have a flexible, team-oriented approach to meeting deadlines.
Contact and Application
For any questions, feel free to contact cphhrcareer@agcbio.com.
Please note that only applications submitted via our career page will be considered. We will review applications as they arrive.
Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe.
AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com. Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on
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AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances

• Lead and execute strategic and cross-functional projects, including process optimization and compliance initiatives.
• Develop and maintain project plans, ensuring proper resource allocation