Siegfried · 11 hours ago
Sr. Project Manager
Grafton, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expSiegfried is a trusted partner to the pharmaceutical industry, offering exciting challenges and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The Senior Project Manager will oversee the drug development process, managing proposals and client-facing projects while ensuring timely execution and high-quality standards.
BiotechnologyHealth CareManufacturingMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Ensure evaluations are completed on time and in full for new proposals, requests for pricing and bids in coordination with Business Development and Site technical teams
Serve as the primary contact for project communication and coordination
Develop and maintain project plans, facilitate meetings, and report ROFO status of development projects to management
Collaborate with senior leadership on commercial and development project prioritization
Ensure project deliverables are met with respect to timeline, budget, scope, and quality agreements
Conduct routine project meetings with external customers and generate meeting minutes and action item logs – following up as needed to ensure action item closure
Assist in developing scope of work for drug substance manufacturing projects and technical transfer
Work closely with Business Development to interface with potential customers as required
Work closely with Chemical Development, Analytical Development, Finance, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality Control, and Quality Assurance to integrate new customer development projects into the manufacturing system while meeting critical customer timelines and cost targets
Lead and mentor junior project managers
Manage project resource allocation, prepare project timelines and schedule activities
Monitor and communicate the progress of projects to upper management by presenting reports defining progress, problems, and solutions
Conduct project evaluations, assess the results and implement improvements
Serve as the voice of the client on project matters
All other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Report on Project budget and schedule adherence, issues and mitigations, scope changes to senior Siegfried leadership
Influence those in disagreement by focusing on mutually beneficial solutions to overcome objections
Present information using the language and style of others to gain commitment for a course of action
Mobilize others to take action by identifying win-win outcome Draw out underlying conflicts as they arise to help others appreciate differing perspectives, attitudes and values
Coach others on taking accountability for accomplishing objectives
Ensure others understand how the objectives of a task or project related to overall organization goals
Modify own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals to facilitate the obtainment of mutual agreement
Influence individuals within and beyond own work team and hold project/program team members accountable for achieving quality standard
Qualification
Required
Ability to function well in a team environment
Requires knowledge of the drug development process
Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills
Must interface well cross functionally
Strong project management experience
Superior analytical and computer skills
Capable of using good reason and judgment to make and defend recommendations
Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Project, Planta and SAP knowledge preferred
Strong leadership skills. Must be capable of using good reason and judgment to, make, defend and uphold decisions and recommendations
Knowledge of GMP's, CFR's, ICH and ISO Regulations
Familiarity with OSHA, EPA and other federal and local regulatory requirements
Must be a self-starter with the aptitude to work independently and use good judgment while performing multiple tasks
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Bachelor of Science Degree in Scientific or Engineering field, prefer in Chemistry
8 -12 years of experience managing complex projects in GMP manufacturing / product development environment
Preferred
Master's degree or PhD strongly desirable
PMP certification strongly preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Retirement Planning
Company
Siegfried
Siegfried is a leading CDMO with 13 production sites on three continents.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-04-07IPO
Leadership Team
Marcel Imwinkelried
CEO
Reto Suter
CFO
Recent News
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