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Associate Director, Project Management

In short

This role leads end-to-end project management of major, complex supply chain changes at a pharmaceutical manufacturer, driving cross-divisional and cross-functional teams to deliver on goals and timelines, including establishing new sources of supply or managing regulatory-impacted process changes. It requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or related field and at least 8 years of combined experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Technology, Regulatory, or Procurement. The role demands strong project/portfolio management, risk management, and leadership skills to manage multiple high-complexity, global projects simultaneously. It is a hybrid role based in West Point, Pennsylvania, with no visa sponsorship offered.

Associate Director - Project Manager, Manufacturing Network Strategy
Under the direction of the Network Strategy & Execution Director, the Associate Director is responsible for assessing, leading and managing the successful "end to end" (E2E) project management of major and complex supply chain changes by driving cross-divisional and cross-functional teams to ensure delivery of the targeted goals and timelines.
The Associate Director will effectively and efficiently achieve project objectives and define business requirements through exceptional project management. The incumbent will lead cross-functional teams for projects that may include establishing new sources of supply for registered materials or managing a portfolio of complex process changes with regulatory impact.
Responsibilities
Business Case Development:
•Understanding the requirements of a complex business case for assigned changes.
•Continually assessing key business elements across project life cycle to ensure business goals remain relevant in an ever-changing business environment and escalate as required.
Project | Portfolio Management:
•Owning and developing detailed project plans for given changes using standard tools and ensures the alignment and coordination of cross-functional groups.
•Managing multiple projects at any one time that have high complexity (global supply chain impact with many inter dependencies).
•Leading and executing within multifaceted project environments with a small to large cross-functional team.
Strategic Inventory Management | Supply Transitioning:
•Defining key business requirements (validation, regulatory filing, inventory builds, and creating inventory transition plans to the new source of supply or for post-change supply).
Risk Management:
•Proactively identifying and mitigating risks and participating in Integrated Risk Management (IRM).
•Identifying and raising issues and conflicting agendas/priorities for quick resolution.
•Being able to align teams to solve problems.
•Bringing innovation into every day thinking to mitigate risks.
•Understanding and committing to Compliance.
Communication:
•Ensuring inter-project communication and integrated execution.
•Ensuring consistency and sharing of best practices.
Leadership Capabilities:
•E2E Visibility.
•Be skilled in effectively managing virtual teams and have the ability to influence both horizontally and vertically.
•Drive to engage others and have excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills.
•Be able to maintain focus on the key project goals and priorities, but also be able to dive into the detail to facilitate problem resolution and ensure project success.
•Cultural sensitivity, diversity, and effectiveness.
•Regulatory Acumen and effective working relationship with Global Regulatory Affairs and Clinical Safety (GRACS).
•Demonstrated conflict resolution, problem-solving, raising concerns and accountability.
Education Minimum Requirement
•Bachelor's Degree in the field of Science, Engineering or related.
Required Experience and Skills
•Minimum of eight (8) years' combined and diverse experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Technology, Regulatory, or Procurement with a demonstrated record of solid achievements.
•Working in both strategic and tactical space.
Preferred Experience and Skills
•Product source changes and change control.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
•Flexibility with working schedule and availability to travel.
•Vaccines, biologics, therapeutic proteins, or sterile.
•Working with Global Human Health and 3rd party partners.
Required Skills
Accountability, Adaptability, Biopharmaceuticals, Budget Development, Clinical Trial Management, Conflict Resolution, Data Analysis, Decision Making, Feasibility Studies, Global Supply Chain, Innovation, Innovative Solutions, Inventory Management, Knowledge Management, Leadership, Mitigated Risks, Project Management, Project Management Tools, Project Planning, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Regulatory Compliance, Retail Inventory Management, Risk Evaluation And Mitigation Strategy (REMS), Risk Management, Microsoft Project, Problem Solving, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Strategic Planning.
Additional Information
•Primary location: USA - Pennsylvania - West Point
•Salary range for primary location: $129,000.00 - $203,100.00 (base salary; employee's position within range depends on education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs; eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable)
•Benefits: medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days
•Employee Status: Regular
•Relocation: No relocation
•Visa Sponsorship: No
•Travel Requirements: 10%
•Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
•Shift: Not Indicated
•Valid Driving License: No
•Hazardous Material(s): N/A

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