The Process Chemistry Division of our partner is currently looking for a Project Manager/Associate Project Manager to support the general project management, customer work order, contract administration, and successful on-time, on-budget delivery of Process Chemistry projects. This position offers an opportunity to work for a company that is operating in a critical sector of the economy and has a strong and exciting future.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Chemistry or a pharmaceutically relevant science and will have relevant experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Strong communication with excellent oral, written, presentation, and negotiation skills are also required for this role. Furthermore, an ability to multi-task, work across multiple projects, and prioritize key activities will also be needed.

Our partner is a dynamic, fast-growing organisation, with an enviable reputation for leading-edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges. Their team of experts believes in their ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for their clients, and always operating ethically and with integrity. They take pride in their professionalism and commitment to always deliver their very best work.

Responsibilities:

• Support the efficient delivery of client projects through planning, tracking, contract management/administration, and client/stakeholder relationships:
• Tracking progress on projects from initial planning and mobilization, through to implementation and completion of all the deliverables and final project closeout.
• Preparation and analysis of cross-functional project plans/Gantt’s to map out project delivery with timelines and key milestones to support on-target and on-budget delivery.
• Promoting smooth project delivery through attending project client meetings and capturing key issues and risks, potential blockers, and actions required to keep progress on track.
• Issue resolution and escalation of significant risks, combined with effective stakeholder management and communication, both internally with the cross-functional project team and externally with the client.
• Preparation of quotations and work orders ensuring client requirements are accurately captured.
• Monitor ongoing projects for changes in scope and the requirement for change orders and drafting and execution thereof.
• Collection and communication of accurate monthly revenue recognition data.
• Budget tracking and liaising with Finance to prepare end-of-project final cost summary for invoicing and revenue.
• Supporting the smooth execution of project logistics such as material shipments and storage requirements.
• Working with Project Management leadership to identify and implement efficient ways of working across the department.
• Working with Project Management leadership to identify and implement efficient ways of working across the department.
• Developing a strong understanding of the company’s Process Chemistry business in order to increasingly contribute to successful project delivery.
• Liaising with colleagues across all the scientific disciplines and Business Development and Finance in order to efficiently execute the roles and responsibilities in order to deliver high-quality services to our clients.

Requirements:

• Degree in Chemistry or a pharmaceutically relevant science.
• For the Associate Project Manager role: Previous project coordination and/or project support experience.
• For the Project Manager role: Multiple years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in drug substance or drug product development. Good working knowledge of pharmaceutical development (CMC) processes and regulatory requirements. Previous experience of project leadership or project management with a good understanding of the application of project management principles.
• Strategic thinker, able to lead and influence across disciplines in a matrix environment.
• Strong communicator with excellent oral, written, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Able to understand client requirements and draft a scope of work.
• Ability to multi-task, work across multiple projects and prioritise key activities.
• Well organized, able to plan ahead and manage time efficiently.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good stakeholder and relationship management.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in process chemistry and drug substance development
• CMC Technical / regulatory knowledge
• Previous project management experience (certification a plus)
• Previous experience in drafting proposals/work orders/bids/tenders
• Knowledge and application of project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel

What will you get:

• A competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.
• A state-of-the-art working environment on site.
• An exciting opportunity for growth and development.
• Support for funding for relevant training and development programmes.