Position Overview:
Summary:
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and executing strategic projects within the site, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory standards. This role involves managing multiple projects from inception to completion, optimizing project delivery, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives.
Company Overview:
The work we do at FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies has never been more important—and we are looking for talented candidates to join us. We are growing our locations, our capabilities, and our teams, and looking for passionate, mission-driven people like you who want to make a real difference in people’s lives. Join FDB and help create the next vaccine, cure, or gene therapy in partnership with some of the most innovative biopharma companies across the globe. We are proud to cultivate a culture that will fuel your passion, energy, and drive - what FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies call Genki.
College Station, Texas may be a small, university town, but the lively cultural scene and local amenities make it a great place for families as well as those who want the ease of small-town life and the convenience of living close to the vibrant pulse of big cities. Eighty-seven percent of Texas’ population lives within a 180-mile radius, so we are in the center of it all in Texas. And our site is nestled in the hub of innovation, representing a source of pride for the area.
Job Description:
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- cGMP experience and working knowledge of CDMO or biopharmaceutical operations
- Experience of financial acumen and technical writing.
- Competent in advanced computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, LIMS) and enterprise systems.
- Working knowledge of process improvement and quality management systems (e.g., SOPs, Change Control).
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Preferred Project Management Competencies:
- Communication Skills and Stakeholder Engagement: Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with team members and stakeholders. Capable of clearly conveying information and supporting decision-making processes. Able to build positive relationships that contribute to team success.
- Financial Understanding and Resource Use: Basic understanding of financial management principles. Experience with budget tracking and resource allocation in small-scale projects, aiming to align budgets with project goals for efficient execution.
- Strong Strategic Planning: Experience with assisting in strategic planning and implementation processes. Ability to set achievable project goals and track progress using performance metrics to meet business objectives.
- Demonstrated capabilities of Project Management Methodologies: Well versed with various project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall. Ability to apply these methods in project settings to improve outcomes and adapt to changing needs.
- Experience with Project Management Tools: Exposure to project management software for planning and tracking small to medium-sized projects. Learning to utilize these tools for effective oversight and execution.
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Develop analytical skills to navigate project challenges. Able to contribute ideas for problem resolution and support strategic decision-making.
- Change Management Deployment: Apply change management practices and assisting in the adoption of new methodologies and technologies. Understanding of change management principles, strategies, and tools. Ability to manage resistance and drive adoption and sustainment of change. Familiarity with training and development strategies to support change initiatives.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Travel up to 25% of the time
- Experience prolonged sitting with some walking, bending, stooping and stretching.
- Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
- Have a normal range of vision.
- Full-Time on-site attendance is mandatory.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or Bio-Medical Sciences or a related field with 8 years of relevant experience; OR
- Associate degree in in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or Bio-Medical Sciences or a related field with 9 years of relevant experience; OR
- High School diploma or GED and 10 years of relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of experience managing project teams, preferably within a biopharmaceutical environment.
REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- cGMP experience and working knowledge of CDMO or biopharmaceutical operations
- Experience of financial acumen and technical writing.
- Competent in advanced computer applications (e.g., Word, Excel, LIMS) and enterprise systems.
- Working knowledge of process improvement and quality management systems (e.g., SOPs, Change Control).
-
Preferred Project Management Competencies:
- Communication Skills and Stakeholder Engagement: Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with team members and stakeholders. Capable of clearly conveying information and supporting decision-making processes. Able to build positive relationships that contribute to team success.
- Financial Understanding and Resource Use: Basic understanding of financial management principles. Experience with budget tracking and resource allocation in small-scale projects, aiming to align budgets with project goals for efficient execution.
- Strong Strategic Planning: Experience with assisting in strategic planning and implementation processes. Ability to set achievable project goals and track progress using performance metrics to meet business objectives.
- Demonstrated capabilities of Project Management Methodologies: Well versed with various project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall. Ability to apply these methods in project settings to improve outcomes and adapt to changing needs.
- Experience with Project Management Tools: Exposure to project management software for planning and tracking small to medium-sized projects. Learning to utilize these tools for effective oversight and execution.
- Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Develop analytical skills to navigate project challenges. Able to contribute ideas for problem resolution and support strategic decision-making.
- Change Management Deployment: Apply change management practices and assisting in the adoption of new methodologies and technologies. Understanding of change management principles, strategies, and tools. Ability to manage resistance and drive adoption and sustainment of change. Familiarity with training and development strategies to support change initiatives.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
- Travel up to 25% of the time
- Experience prolonged sitting with some walking, bending, stooping and stretching.
- Use hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator, and other office equipment is required.
- Have a normal range of vision.
- Full-Time on-site attendance is mandatory.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or Bio-Medical Sciences or a related field with 8 years of relevant experience; OR
- Associate degree in in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or Bio-Medical Sciences or a related field with 9 years of relevant experience; OR
- High School diploma or GED and 10 years of relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of experience managing project teams, preferably within a biopharmaceutical environment.
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of FUJIFILM about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at FUJIFILM via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of FUJIFILM, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by FUJIFILM for this requisition and a valid agreement with FUJIFILM is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the FUJIFILM agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
EEO Information:
Fujifilm is committed to providing equal opportunities in hiring, promotion and advancement, compensation, benefits, and training regardless of nationality, age, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, political creed, ideology, national, or social origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
ADA Information:
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our HR Department (FDBTHR@fujifilm.com or (979) 431-3500)
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