Senior Specialist, Project Manager, Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC)

Job Description

Global Project and Alliance Management (GPAM) sits in the Research & Development Division at our company. The Project Managers in GPAM are core members of development teams at our company, driving these cross-functional teams to deliver projects and products that improve human health and business.

Under GPAM, the CMC Integrated Project Management (CIPM) organization was formed to enhance our Project & Portfolio management functions which support Development and Commercialization Teams (DCTs) responsible for building and executing CMC development plans.

Under the guidance of the Director & Portfolio Lead, the core responsibility of this individual will be to lead project management efforts to support Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) product development from First in Human to Transfer to Supply, driving line of sight across the development lifecycle and maintaining programs in harmony with the portfolio. In addition, the Senior Specialist will be expected to participate in development of tools and processes to support holistic portfolio management and increased integration of CMC and Clinical strategies.

 Position Description/Summary:

The Senior Specialist, Project Manager, is a core member of Development and Commercialization Teams (DCTs), partnering with team leads to develop strategies and execute our Company's drug and vaccine development efforts to progress the Research & Development pipeline. The Senior Specialist is expected to provide project management leadership and drive cross-functional teams with sufficient influence and proficiency in project management to take on assignments with minimal guidance. Projects could span the full CMC development continuum from Line of Sight to First in Human to Transfer to Supply stage-gates.

This position may be based in either Rahway, NJ or Upper Gwynedd, PA.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end development process for projects that are of moderate complexity and/or work effectively with other team members to ensure successful execution of higher complexity development team strategies and project plans, guiding teams to develop comprehensive strategies and ensure successful execution.
• Guide teams through the creation, approval, and execution of integrated project plans appropriate to the project's phase of development and complexity.
• Build and maintain project schedules and critical project information, using these tools to integrate activities across key functional areas, work with team leads to proactively identify risks, and ensure clear and effective communication with key team, management, and cross-departmental stakeholders.
• Leverage relationships and networks to improve and enhance team dynamics, with guidance from senior team members and team leads as needed, to proactively identify and remove …