Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

This position has the primary responsibility of coordinating and managing defined projects that support the commercial introduction of Private Label pharmaceutical liquid products. The position requires working closely with the internal cross functional team and Private Label customers to manage commercial preparation and launch activities. The individual must be capable of providing high levels of customer service and exhibit the expected behaviors with customers as a front-line company representative. Dependent on the level of Private Label activity this position will also be responsible for management of internal projects that support pharmaceutical product development, product transfers, internal / external new product commercialization, cost improvement, and compliance driven initiatives. The essential duties and responsibilities listed below are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Interacts directly with all Private Label customers and is responsible for assigned new product launch projects to ensure they are planned and executed on time, budget, and within scope. Private Label projects are planned, managed, and executed generally over a 6-month period while internal projects can have a lifespan of 6-months to 1.5-years.
• For Private Label Projects, works closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Commercial and Customer Service to assure a clean transition of responsibilities from new product launch to routine product orders and maintaining customer supply.
• Proactively assesses project risks, escalates issues, develops mitigation plans, removes bottlenecks and leads regular team meetings working cross functionally with departments as needed in the organization to ensure completion of project deliverables.
• Uses project management tools and methodology to develop project plans, meeting minutes, etc. that are shared with clients, team members and management.
• Acts as a point of contact for project reporting and updating. Tracks projects and provides timely / relevant project updates to project team, management team and stakeholders.
• Develops presentation materials and aids in leading teams through project reviews.
• Develops, manages, and closes project change control documents on time.
• Responsible for communicating with upper management and other departments on a consistence basis regarding projects, status updates, issues, and recommendations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities :

This position requires the individual be organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. The ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to practical problems. Decision making, communication, planning, mathematical and critical thinking skills are needed. Analytical ability / problem solving, along with accuracy is required. Ability to effectively communicate with employees. Microsoft suite software required.

Education and Experience :

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions :

The physical requirements and working conditions listed for this job are representative of those required on the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Computer keyboarding, computer monitor and mouse use including reaching forward, grasping, finger and wrist manipulations, and neck bending and turning; near vision is necessary for computer monitor use. Continuously required to stand, sit, walk, talk, and hear, occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 lbs., occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. PAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, PAI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. PAI uses E-Verify.

PAI Pharma is a nicotine-free campus , meaning the use of nicotine products—including cigarettes, vaping, chewing tobacco, and any other nicotine-containing substances—is strictly prohibited on company property. All employees should be able to complete their full shift without the need to use nicotine . By joining PAI Pharma, you agree to adhere to our nicotine-free workplace policy, which supports a healthier environment for all employees.

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