Leads complex cross-functional projects, NPI, change control, project controls, capital projects, process validation, and commercialization programs.
08th September, 2026
SUMMARY
Oversees, manages and coordinates all operational aspects of ongoing department level projects having significant impact on multiple organizations. Serves as liaison between project team and organization.
FUNCTIONS
Manage all aspects of project(s): planning, implementation, monitoring, completion, and follow-up.
Manage competing timelines and prioritize critical tasks.
Establish and achieves project standards for work quality and quantity.
Assess project issues and develop solutions to meet scientific, productivity, quality and client satisfaction goals and objectives.
Assist in technical, financial, and organizational issues by researching issues, providing recommendations and maintaining document archives.
Manage and track project budget(s).
Negotiate and reconcile the use of resources for the projects.
Identify and anticipate schedule slips or changes and analyzes the costs and resource impact.
Develop and implement tools, techniques and processes to provide or create information to enable informed decision making within the teams.
Actively participate in directing the evolution and defining the role of the project.
Ensure the project goals and objects are well understood by the various functional areas.
Liaison with Management, Department Heads, Leaders, sub or satellite team leaders and members to obtain their continued input and feedback on the benefits, needs, and issues associated with the project.
Maintain the master project plan and schedule for assigned projects.
Recommend and develop operational or process improvements for the performance and successful functioning of the project team.
Provide senior management and department heads with project management support on an as needed basis as well as for special projects.
May manage and direct the activities of project support staff.
Conduct annual performance reviews, and provides career counseling and general guidance.
Identify or leads focus area projects within the overall function of project management or related projects.
Generate periodic updates and prepare formal presentations for required forums.
Generate individual and more complex reports utilizing various resources.
Ensure project work complies with domestic (may also involve international) regulatory requirements and approved guidelines relevant to area of responsibility.
Ensure project work complies with practices, policies and standard operating procedures.
Participate in required meetings, activities, and related projects and relevant interdepartmental activities.
Anticipate resource needs and communicate to management sponsors.
** Other functions that may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Doctorate + 2 years of Project Management experience OR Masters + 4 years of Project Management experience OR Bachelors + 6 years of Project Management experience OR Associates + 10 years of Project Management experience OR High school/GED + 12 years of Project Management
Previous experience in change control management, project controls and capital projects.
Demonstrated experience leading New Product Introduction (NPI), technology transfer, process development, lifecycle management, or commercialization programs.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects from business case development through execution and product launch.
Experience developing and managing integrated project schedules, resource plans, risk registers, budgets, and governance processes.
Process validation background will support the previous required qualifications.