Project Manager, Process Chemistry

Job Introduction

Associate Project Manager/ Project Manager in Process & Analytical Chemistry

Job Specification

We offer:

• Vibrant and dynamic employment - we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy - our future is strong and exciting
• Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself - our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
• A great team where we all support each other - enjoy your work - after all you spend about a third of your time here!
  
  
  

Our Company: "We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges".

We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.

We are based in Hertfordshire, in the town of Hoddesdon. The Hoddesdon campus, consisting of several purpose built scientific and administrative buildings together with a purpose built conference STE area has more than 5,000m2 of premier R&D space and houses an established Process Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry and Drug Discovery team, and a newly formed Formulation Development department. The Hoddesdon site has state-of-the-art Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standard facilities for the development of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), formulation development and process chemistry. We offer our employees a highly supportive team-work environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.

We are currently seeking an Associate Project Manager/Project Manager to support the general project management, customers work order, contract administration and successful on time, on budget delivery of Process Chemistry projects.

You will work on multidisciplinary projects and will contribute to the success of the fast-growing UK Process Chemistry operations through input to the implementation and execution of high-quality project management practices and tools.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Support the efficient delivery of client projects through planning, tracking, contract management/administration and client/stakeholder relationships:

• Tracking progress on projects from initial planning and mobilization, through to implementation and completion of all the deliverables and final project close out.
• Preparation and analysis of cross-functional project plans/Gantt’s to map out project delivery with timelines and key milestones to support on target and on budget delivery.
• Promoting smooth project delivery through attending project client meetings and capturing key issues and risks, potential blockers and actions required to keep progress on track.
• Issue resolution and escalation of significant risks, combined with effective stakeholder management and communication, both internally with the cross-functional project team
  
  
  

and externally with the client.

• Preparation of quotations and work orders ensuring client requirements are accurately captured.
• Monitor ongoing projects for changes in scope and the requirement for change orders and drafting and execution thereof.
• Collection and communication of accurate monthly revenue recognition data.
• Budget tracking and liaising with Finance to prepare end of project final cost summary for invoicing and revenue.
• Supporting the smooth execution of project logistics such as material shipments and storage requirements
• Working with Project Management leadership to identify and implement efficient ways of working across the department.
• Working with Project Management leadership to identify and implement efficient ways of working across the department.
• Developing a strong understanding of Pharmaron’s Process Chemistry business in order to increasingly contribute to successful project delivery.
• Liaising with colleagues across all the scientific disciplines and Business Development and Finance in order to efficiently execute the roles and responsibilities in order to deliver high quality services to our clients.
  
  
  

Qualification

• Degree in Chemistry or a pharmaceutically relevant science
  
  
  

Essential Requirements:

• Degree in Chemistry or a pharmaceutically relevant science
• For the Associate Project Manager role: Previous project coordination and/or project support experience
• For the Project Manager role: Multiple years’ experience of the pharmaceutical industry, preferably in drug substance or drug product development. Good working knowledge of pharmaceutical development (CMC) processes and regulatory requirements. Previous experience of project leadership or project management with a good understanding of the application of project management principles.
• Strategic thinker, able to lead and influence across disciplines in a matrix environment
• Strong communicator with excellent oral, written, presentation and negotiation skills
• Able to understand client requirements and draft a scope of work
• Ability to multi-task, work across multiple projects and prioritise key activities
• Well organized, able to plan ahead and manage time efficiently
• High attention to detail
• Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good stakeholder and relationship management
  
  
  

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience of process chemistry and drug substance development
• CMC Technical / regulatory knowledge
• Previous project management experience (certification a plus)
• Previous experience of drafting proposals/work orders/bids/tenders
• Knowledge and application of project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel
  
  
  

Why Should You Apply?

• This is an opportunity for you as a successful individual to demonstrate your ability to make a real impact in a fast-growing and highly respected CRO striving to become the world leader in contract research services
• Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of scientific research
• To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do