Manager - Project Management (Biotech Manufacturing)
Novo Nordisk
- West Lebanon, NH
- Permanent
- Full-time
- People Development
- Hire, train, develop and coach team members to enable project execution at site
- Align individual performance expectations with organizational goals
- Develop performance goals collaboratively with direct reports
- Ensure that performance goals are clearly communicated and current
- Provide constructive and timely feedback towards performance expectations and goals
- Project Management – Manufacturing Suites (robustness and capacity)
- Develop, coach, and build the competencies of project management at site related to: scaling up suite processes, capacity expansion, life cycle management of equipment, and general API optimization
- Ensure team of PMs accomplish time, quality, cost and production objectives for area projects
- Responsible for utilizing local standards and systems to successfully execute projects in line with the project execution model, local and BRD governance
- Assist with standardizing site processes, communication strategies, and implementing tool & software improvements for Project Management group
- Assist with any training required for personnel supporting project execution
- Identify and develop working relationships with customers at all levels
- Partner with Finance to ensure effective cost management and budget development for all area projects
- Work with process improvements utilizing a LEAN mindset
- Oversee external resources for project execution as needed
- Other duties as assigned
- Performs all job duties and responsibilities in a compliant and ethical manner and in accordance with all applicable healthcare laws, regulations and industry codes
- Incorporates the Novo Nordisk Way and 10 Essentials in all activities and interactions with others
- Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 10 plus years of project management experience or a Master’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of project management experience
- PMP certification preferred
- Work Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years of supervising people either through a direct reporting line or through a matrix environment on complex projects
- A successful history of project execution demonstrating project management and change management skills in the pharmaceutical / biotech, manufacturing or business environment
- Experience working in a Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP)/ regulated pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Experience in development, validation, start-up and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes is a plus
- Experience with the use of Lean/Six Sigma and/or Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodologies and tools in the context of project planning, execution and controlling
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong knowledge of project management planning, risk, and financial management tools
- Ability to interact with functional peer groups at various levels from plant floor to management
- Ability to create and manage project portfolio dashboards and tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
- Adaptability to respond to changes in project expectations in a methodical and professional manner