Senior Manager, Technical Project Manager
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Working with Us Challenging. Meaningful. Life-changing. Those aren't words that are usually associated with a job. But working at Bristol Myers Squibb is anything but usual. Here, uniquely interesting work happens every day, in every department. From optimizing a production line to the latest breakthroughs in cell therapy, this is work that transforms the lives of patients, and the careers of those who do it. You'll get the chance to grow and thrive through opportunities uncommon in scale and scope, alongside high-achieving teams rich in diversity. Take your career farther than you thought possible. Bristol Myers Squibb recognizes the importance of balance and flexibility in our work environment. We offer a wide variety of competitive benefits, services and programs that provide our employees with the resources to pursue their goals, both at work and in their personal lives. Read more at careers.bms.com/working-with-us. Bristol Myers Squibb Ireland has been in operation in Ireland since 1964, employing over 650 people across a range of activities and business units. Ireland is home to External manufacturing's global headquarters, the business unit responsible for the management of manufacturing contract operations (CMOs) and ensuring reliable supply of product to patients across the Bristol Myers Squibb global network. This includes management of, and working in conjunction with, third party contract manufacturers and internal manufacturing sites. In Ireland, External Manufacturing has two sites; Global Headquarters based in Dublin 15 and a distribution centre in Shannon, Co Clare. For more information about Bristol Myers Squibb, visit us at BMS.com/ie. The Role BMS External Manufacturing is looking to recruit a permanent Contract Senior Manager, Technical Project, reporting to Pharma Portfolio & Program Manager, Global Sciences & Technical Strategy, MS&T. The Senior Manager, Technical Project will be part of the Manufacturing Sciences and Technology (MS&T) organization. This role will support one or more brand centric, cross-functional Technical Product Team(s) (TPT) to assist in the planning and execution of strategic projects. The Candidate will interface with external manufacturing partners as the BMS project manager responsible for the execution of brand specific tech transfer projects at the CMO. The Technical Project Manager is a leader, coordinator, and facilitator for MS&T, capable of assigning and leading projects, providing project management direction, managing a team, and helping to drive the overall strategy for the department. The Technical Project Manager will lead and provide guidance to the project team to translate program requirements into effective and detailed project plans to meet business needs for late-stage and commercial brands. The candidate will collaborate with the TPT matrix teams and work closely with organizations across the BMS network to deliver on CMC Project book of work. The Technical Project Manager will proactively communicate project status and risk to management. MS&T's project book of work is comprised of a significant number of CMC technical life-cycle (including tech transfer) projects for late stage and commercial brands. The Technical Project Manager influences and maintains effective collaborations across the BMS network, closely partnering with Quality, Finance, Global Regulatory Sciences, Analytical Sciences & Technology, Manufacturing sites, External Manufacturing Supply, as well as MS&T partner functions. He/ She interacts with site and global senior leadership teams and governances and acts as the interface between BMS and external manufacturing partners for the execution of tech transfer projects. Based on your function, department or individual position, you will have the opportunity to discuss with your Manager the option to work remotely up to 50% of the time, over a two-week period, with the flexibility to choose the days that align with your collaboration needs. Key Duties And Responsibilities
- Accountable for the project management of CMC technical projects, including execution of key tech transfers to CMOs.
- Coordinate and facilitate the creation of project plans that are aligned with the overall brand strategy.
- Lead and sustain a high performing project team of technical subject matter experts.
- Attend monthly governance meetings to communicate project performance to MS&T leadership and gain project initiation, execution and re-baseline endorsements.
- Develop and monitor the project budget and proactively communicate risks and changes.
- Ensure projects are chartered and are delivered on-time and on-budget.
- Leverage project management tools and methodologies to track project execution.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a life science, engineering, or other technical discipline. Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Masters is preferred but not required. Time spent in advanced degree programs may be considered as equivalent relevant experience.
- Demonstrated track-record of success, accomplishments & delivering results.
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience within the pharmaceutical / biotech industry.
- Experience with Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) desirable.
- Experience operating in a highly matrixed & cross-functional organization and External Manufacturing strongly preferred.
- PMP certification is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate ambiguity and complexity, and translate into accomplishing challenging goals & objectives.
- Demonstrated aptitude for collaboration, relationship building, and influencing without authority in a matrixed environment.
- Demonstrated excellence for verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated effective organizational skills to manage a large book of work and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated proficiency & adaptability with related software tools (MS Project, Tableau, Onepager, Sharepoint, etc.).
- You will help patients in their fight against serious diseases.
- You will be part of a company that encourages excellence and innovation, respects diversity, develops leaders and values its employees.
- You'll get a competitive salary and a great benefits package including, but not limited to, an annual bonus, pension contribution, family health insurance, 27 days annual leave, access to BMS on-site gym and life assurance.
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