Associate Director, Project Management, Technical Ops (CMC)

Harmony Biosciences is recruiting for a Associate Director, Project Management, Technical Operations (CMC) in our Plymouth Meeting, PA location.

In this role you will be responsible for the execution of high value, cross-functional Technical Operations projects which are in line with strategic objectives using project management standards, templates, tools, and best practices.

This position will work directly with the entire Technical Operations department to shape, drive and execute the integrated project timelines and strategy;

as well as engage with other stakeholder departments to assure timely execution of programs, develop and maintain project budgets and propose headcount requirements for associated programs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Manage multiple complex projects or programs , working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project progression and completion
• Adhere to the project management discipline and standards with the responsibility to complete all Project Management (PM) - related artifacts (i.

e. work breakdown structures, integrated project plans, issue / risk logs, project financials, status reports, meeting minutes and change logs), including preparing and presenting materials for Management Review

• Manage projects through the entire lifecycle using multiple methodologies (i.e. release, Waterfall, Agile) : Initiation, Planning, Execution and Closure, applying risk / issue management or change control in terms of scope, schedule, cost and quality
• Develop project plans, production plans, COGS assumptions, and budgets for any diligence programs to be incorporated into business deal models
• Provide leadership to discover, diagnose and address business and technical issues / risks to facilitate and help drive business and technical resources towards resolutions or mitigation plans to ensure adherence to project scope, schedule and budget
• Communicate and sponsor a common understanding of project timelines, milestones, critical path and financials in order to align project stakeholders and team members by providing reporting to stakeholders and project leadership per PM Practice standards
• Interface with all areas impacted by the project including Regulatory, Commercial, Finance, and Clinical leadership stakeholders, distributors, vendors and clients, ensuring all business objectives are successfully delivered
• Resolve internal and external team conflict to ensure alignment to the project objectives and adherence to project schedule and budget

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required.
• 7+ years’ experience in project management across large, cross-functional projects within the pharmaceutical / biotech industry
• PMP certification preferred
• Strong organizational change management skills, flexibility and collaborative spirit with proven conflict resolution and arbitration experience
• Proven ability to lead, counsel, influence and find compromise solutions and motivate diverse project teams to achieve stated results through the interpretation of facts, practices and policies
• Ability to independently drive decisions and think creatively; demonstrated effectiveness at conflict management and consensus building on organizational changes and implementations
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, with a focus on MS Project and Excel, and other internal systems

Physical demands and work environment :

• Travel is estimated to be 10% of the time for this position.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment can vary from relatively quiet (office) to moderate (manufacturing).

Hearing protection will be required at times.

• The employee must occasionally lift and / or move more than 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include : Close vision.
• Manual dexterity required to use computers, tablets, and cell phone.
• Continuous sitting for prolonged periods.

What can Harmony offer you?

• Medical, Vision and Dental benefits the first of the month following start date
• Generous paid time off and Company designated Holidays
• Company paid Disability benefits and Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Company sponsored wellness programs
• Professional development initiatives and continuous learning opportunities
• A certified Great Place to Work® for five consecutive years based on our positive, values-based company culture
30+ days ago