Project Manager Sample Job Description
Project managers are the people in charge of a specific project or projects within a company. As the project manager, your job is to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the specific project you are working on
Summary
Utilizing a cross-functional project team approach, develops and ensures the execution of a high-quality, high-velocity, cost-effective pharmaceutical development plans aimed at meeting assigned project objectives (generally approval of development projects by regulatory authorities). Drives optimization of project timeline and resource utilization. Secures flexibility through anticipating needs for contingency planning while, balancing timeline, cost, risk and value. Manages and ensures resolution of project team issues through influence. Drives team member accountability for project success. Manages software tools and reports to communicate project status to the senior level of the organization
Job Results, Essential Functions & Measures of Success
Approved Regulatory Submissions & Pharmaceutical Development Projects |
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Effective Project Team(s) |
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Critical Success Factors
Negotiation (Balancing Budget Against Trade-Offs)
Drives Execution
Project Management
Problem Solving
Business Case Development
Position Qualifications
Minimum Education & Experience:
BSc/BA degree in a scientific discipline, advanced degree preferred. Other backgrounds with demonstrable delivery of pharmaceutical development projects will be considered. Seven (7) years in the pharmaceutical industry, at least three (3) as a project manager managing complex pharmaceutical projects. Experience in bringing project through NDA approval process. At least 4 years contributing to technical achievement of pharmaceutical projects as an individual contributor (preferably in Product or Analytical Development or Regulatory Affairs).
Required Skills:
- Demonstrated skill in delivering cross-functional pharmaceutical projects to successful completion.
- Working knowledge of pharmaceutical approval process.
- Superior communication skills and ability to develop teamwork among staff.
- Must be diplomatic and possess good human interaction skills.
- Supplier problem resolution skills.
- Knowledge of the requirements for FDA filings (NDAs, ANDAs, Supplements). International filings a plus.
- Knowledge of the product, process and analytical development requirements for Pharmaceutical Products.
- Some knowledge of Compliance requirements (GLPs, GCPs, GMPs, etc.).