Associate Director, Project Management

Job Description A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director Product Source Management to join the Network Strategy & Third Party sales group.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 andcomplex 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 defined business requirements through exceptional project management. The incumbent will lead cross-functional teamsfor projects that may include establishing new sources of supply for registered materials or managing a portfolio of complex process changes with regulatory impactResponsibilitiesBusiness 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 project mgmt. 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.

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

Demonstrated conflict resolution, problem-solving, raising concerns and accountability

Education Minimum Requirement:

Bachelor Degree in the field of Science or Engineering

Required Experience and Skills:

Minimum of eight (8) years' combined and diverse experience in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Regulatory, or Procurement with a demonstrated record of solid achievements within a pharma environment

Working in both strategic and tactical space within the drug product lifecycle

Regulatory knowledge, New product introduction and Technical Transfer experience

Flexibility with working schedule and availability to travel

Preferred Experience and Skills:

Product source changes and change control

Proficiency in Microsoft project

Vaccines, biologics, therapeutic proteins, or sterile

Working with Global Human Health and 3rd party partners

As this role is a hybrid role in the US, Ireland, or Switzerland travel is required < 25%,You must be based in one the highlighted countries.As a company, we are committed to 'Inventing for Life' in all that we do. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's mostchallenging healthcare needs. As an equal opportunity employer, we are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. 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Please, no phone calls or emails. Employee Status: RegularRelocation: No relocationVISA Sponsorship: NoTravel Requirements: 10%Flexible Work Arrangements: HybridShift: 1st - DayValid Driving License: NoHazardous Material(s): n/aJob Posting End Date: 07/26/2024A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Job Posting End Date: 07/26/2024A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date. Requisition ID: R303776