Project Manager (pharma)

Piramal Pharma Solutions is a leading global CDMO of advanced drug development and manufacturing solutions to the pharmaceutical industry.

We have an exciting opportunity at Piramal based in Grangemouth for a Project Manager to join our expanding team

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.

Role

• Lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, including oversight of the project scope, critical path, timeline and financial milestones
• Coordinate with business development and/or client to ensure appropriate information and materials are provided to facilitate kick-off of project.
• Serve as the main point of contact with clients throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring needs are met, risks are communicated and mitigated
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to establish practical, achievable, and realistic timelines
• Initiate and facilitate team meetings to ensure accurate and timely flow of information
• Proactively identify project risks and assist in developing mitigation strategies in alignment with project team(s) and client
• Proactively identify scope creep and negotiate acceptance of scope changes with the client, including input from site leadership and business development
• Manage project revenue forecast and report revenue milestone achievements to Finance
• Maintain consistent, routine communication with client(s) according to agreed upon terms
• Record and distribute detailed meeting minutes for internal and external stakeholders
• Lead projects in alignment with Piramal Pharma Solutions – site policies and FDA guidelines

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable scientific field required, advanced degree preferred
• Japanese business knowledge is preferred but not essential
• Minimum 3 year's previous pharmaceutical industry experience required
• Minimum 2 years of client facing, Project Management experience