Job Description

This is an on-site, contract role for an Operational Readiness Project Manager is needed to ensure a smooth transition for all processes supporting a modernization project. Strong experience with operational and quality assurance functionalities within large scale drug substance manufacturing are a must!

1. Lead business process mapping sessions
2. Build out the schedule
3. Lead tracking and adherence to plan for documentation updates
4. Work within matrix teams for assessing EBR impacts to areas
5. MES EBR exposure will be extremely helpful

Contract: 6 months with strong potential to be extended to 1 year

Project experience needs:

• 6+ years of experience with proven successes acting in a project management support capacity
• Familiarity utilizing Project Management Tools based on PMBOK, PMI principles to lead projects
• Demonstrated ability to work within a highly regulated, compliance-driven setting (pharmaceutical industry).
• Experience working on or with Manufacturing Electronic Systems (MES) or electronic batch records implementation projects is a must.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional, matrixed teams.
• Experience leading or supporting operational readiness elements of projects
• Organized, and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office suite of products and other software platforms
• Proficiency in MS Project, Smartsheet, project management software, and project portfolio management software.

Details of the job:

• This position will be based on-site at an operational pharmaceutical facility in RTP, NC
• Mon – Fri, standard work weeks and hours with occasional overtime
• Regular interaction with project teams, contractors, and site operations staff.
• Ability to work in an open office environment with frequent distractions.
• Ability to work within a matrix team is a MUST