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LOTTE BIOLOGICS!
Delivering Therapies That Enable a Healthier World.
A new company, built on 80 years of tradition. We embody our core values of being
Inspired by Science,
Embracing Diversity,
Fostering Talent, and
Connecting Lives. Our mission is to be the most trusted partner in the industry, with high standards of quality and continuous innovation, to reliably deliver benefits for patients worldwide.
Position Summary
As a member of the Site Project Management Office (PMO), the Project Manager will be responsible for leading client facing projects. The role will also create and maintain project metrics, dashboards, and reports.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead the planning and execution of client facing projects as project manager.
- Lead all project activities and meetings (including client facing, internal coordination and third party vendor meetings). Lead client kickoff meetings, process and analytical technical transfers, frequent routine project team meetings with the client, and sub-team meetings as required.
- Participate in client visits and audits as needed, and coordinate activities for client Person-in-Plant (PIP) visits to Syracuse site.
- Develop, maintain and communicate project timelines, project documentation repositories, risk logs and Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards.
- Develop and drive detailed plans, identifying critical path activities and timing while meeting strategic intent and achieving key milestones.
- Partner with the business development team for finance and invoicing activities, and new opportunities for existing clients. Understand the needs of the client for additional work that was not included in the defined scope of work, and create and execute project change orders with the appropriate pricing and timeline.
- Define project team and communicate project resource requirements.
- Manage resources to attain project deliverables and coordinate project communication for all stakeholders.
- Proactively identify, facilitate resolution, and escalate issues related to all aspects of client facing projects.
- Ensure problem solving and decision-making processes are in place to address major project risks and issues. Identify, document, resolve, communicate, and/or escalate risks and issues to senior leadership when appropriate.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to manage expectations.
- Drive consistency and continuous improvement with project management tools and templates in line with PMO best practices and project management fundamentals while focusing on safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
- Develop project communications strategy, approach, and plan. Provide routine project updates at designated forums.
- As required and agreed to, aid other site functions for non-client related project activities.
- Foster diverse/inclusive high-performance teams and maintain strong relationships with internal operational and functional leadership and all client representatives on project teams.
Education & Experience
- B.S. in engineering, science, or technical discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a pharmaceutical GXP environment.
- Prior experience in Project Management / Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is desirable.
- Prior experience in a business environment/ knowledge of business principles (sales, pricing, proposals, contracts) and Customer Relationship management is desirable
- Proficiency with project management, Microsoft applications, and data IT tools, e.g. Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Data Visualization tools such as Tableau or Power B
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Demonstrated experience of managing deliverables and milestones: on time/within budget while meeting business needs. Experience in managing the financial aspects of projects (e.g. Purchase Orders, invoices
- Experience in project management involving cross-functional teams in a matrix organization. Ability to achieve results and exercise influence across a global matrix organization (e.g., MS&T, operations, manufacturing technology, quality, supply chain, finance).
- Experience with process and/or analytical method technical transfers.
- Experience with manufacturing sites and staff.
- Ability to work independently with a high level of accountability.
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills
- Excellent customer service skills for servicing as the primary point of contact to customers and representing the entire Lotte Biologics organization.
- Ability to deal effectively with all levels of management.
- Strong analytical skills, data aggregation and analysis, and presentation skills.
Physical Demands
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Frequent use of standard office equipment, including computers, keyboards, phones, and printers.
- Occasional walking, bending, or reaching to retrieve files, supplies, or documents.
- Ability to lift and carry office materials or documents as needed.
- Visual and auditory ability to review detailed reports, spreadsheets, and project based data.
Work Environment
- Office-based role in a manufacturing facility setting.
- Exposure to a professional, fast-paced environment with frequent interaction with internal teams and stakeholders.
- Ability to work with global colleagues, across time zones as needed.
- Occasional visits to manufacturing areas requiring adherence to safety protocols and GMP procedures.
- Work primarily conducted in a climate-controlled environment, but occasional exposure to manufacturing spaces or warehouse areas may occur.
- Standard business hours, with occasional need for extended hours to meet deadlines, month-end closings, or special projects.
Travel
Minimal travel required (less than 10%), primarily for corporate meetings, training, or client site visits.
Target Bonus
10%
Work Location:
East Syracuse, NY
New York Pay Range: $76,000 USD - $113,000 USD
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer.
We believe that women, people of color, veterans and LGBTQ communities must participate in the work we do, so we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of underrepresented communities! If this is the work that you want to do, in a culture of inclusion and excellence with the goal of making our world to be a healthier place, then please apply today!
