Site Project Lead

About the Job 

• Immediate mid term (3years) project linked with technology transfer or new production introduction to the site - act as the NPI lead/PM and is the key interface between site functions, Sending Unit and Technology Transfer Leader, and responsible for site operational readiness for process startup
• Develops with partners the objectives/scopes and strategy of the project​

• Accountable for Project planning including Timelines, costs, scope and risks​

• Leads and monitors with an End-to-End Mindset the execution of one or multiple projects​

• Manages project controls: review of project deliverables / expenditures, reporting, follow ups, management of project changes and risks ​

• Conducts project communications and management of site and global stakeholders ​

• Is responsible for the overall achievement of the objectives of his project: design fundamentals / costs / deadlines / quality / HSE / industrial performance​

• Updates the project progress summary in the tools (including Shine) by ensuring compliance with good management practices for the projects undertaken and in particular compliance with the financial rules auditable by the Group (imputations to cost centers / project numbers, commissioning/scrapping, allocation of expenses to the categories indicated OPEX/CAPEX & INT/EXT, etc.)​

• Acts as an interface – within the scope of the project – with site functions (operational and support functions) / external operational contacts / related projects​

• Performs regular activity reporting to its client and the Project Portfolio Management team at site and where required the global PPM team ​

• Presents the project in the corresponding governance committees for review and decision making<​

• Fosters sharing and application of best practices and digital solutions to the job scope, creating maximum transparency and access whenever possible.​

About you

• Scientific bachelor degree preferably in chemical, biochemical or pharmaceutical engineering or business / finance degree​

• Exposure to Production, Supply Chain, Chemical engineering, Process Technology, Project Investment, Finance, Quality and Regulatory requirements, with minimum 5 years of total industry experience​

• A good knowledge of the constraints and regulations in force in the pharmaceutical industry (GxP, FDA, etc.)​

• Strong knowledge of project management and project portfolio management in a manufacturing site environment, with a proven 3+ years experience in managing complex projects with significant budgets and/or significant team size​

• Strong leadership skills and experience (minimum 5 years) with proven track record in building and leading cross-functional teams ​

• Experience and agility on digital tool supporting project execution and monitoring​

• Financial acumen and understanding of industrial strategy to build the project strategy and business case

Why Choose Us? 

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team. 

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally. 

• Collaborate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on continuous learning and professional development. 

• Drive process improvement and innovation in partnership with a motivated and supportive team. 

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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