Global CDMO Senior Project Manager

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Hovione is an independent family owned international group of companies. From the beginning, we have set ourselves above and apart through our innovative technological and productive capabilities, reaching a top spot in the world market as an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market.

Our people are the main asset for our continued success. Reaching over 1950 team members, from 36 different nationalities, that are located across Asia, Europe and North America (Portugal, US, Macao, Ireland, China, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and Switzerland), including 4 production sites.

Working at Hovione means reaching for innovation and excellence in everything we do: for our clients, our partners and, above all, our patients. That is why we are In it for life.

You will be responsible to:

Achieve results through others either direct line management responsibility or permanently assigned transversal management accountability. Direct line management responsibilities include promote motivation, engagement and enablement of the team, performance appraisals, pay reviews, training and talent development.

Manage projects in the allocated area and escalate complex issues to more senior colleagues or managers. It is recognized that the level of support required will increase when projects that are more complex are assigned. Project assignment will always be based on business need, however, preferentially, projects assigned will have a medium to high degree of complexity including

a medium to high cumulative sales / project cost value

a medium to high project control level

up to a high customer segmentation level

Proactively manage and take responsibility of the scope, cost, time and quality of each project assigned

Deliver the project objectives (e.g. results, processes, products) through a structured approach in alignment with industry or Company best practices

Lead the project team to take decisions and influence key stakeholders with integrity

Participate in project team composition and selection

Clarify project team roles and responsibilities and enable others to optimize their use of technical, management and leadership skills

Communicate proactively and effectively internally and externally, building rapport with key stakeholders

Build and sustain motivation of the project TMs and positive dynamics within the project team

Give timely and specific feedback to the project TMs regularly, both positive and constructive

Develop knowledge related to PM methodologies, tools and techniques

Master project management processes and tools

Manage complex projects/ analysis with significant impact on business

Make quality and timely decisions based on multiple sources of data

Manage risk and uncertainty; anticipate and escalate roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the goals

Follow all applicable GMP and HSE guidelines, internal and external requirements as well as promote the implementation and maintenance of Hovione s policies, systems and procedures (COPs, HBR, SOPs and others)

Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner, in accordance with instructions, and to comply with environmental, health & safety rules/procedures, regulations and codes of practice

We are looking to recruit a Candidate:

Minimum degree level qualification required. Master s degree in Science or Engineering, or related field highly desired. Alternative business-related qualification (e.g. MBA) allied to customer facing experience

Project Management qualification (e.g. PMP, Prince2 or equivalent) or education (highly advantageous)

At least 5 years of relevant experience in an operational and / or scientific area within the Industry (highly desirable)

Technical background preferred, or experience working in the Pharmaceutical Industry, especially CDMO environment

Able to demonstrate mastery of Project Management processes and tools through proven experience in a PM function (mandatory)

Experience in leading others in project context

Comfortable in an environment of change and levels of uncertainty as befits complex development and manufacturing projects in a CDMO environment

Experience of, and comfort with different cultural environments and styles as befits a worldwide client base is desirable.

Able to make quality and timely decisions based on multiple sources of data

Able to make decisions regarding prioritization of tasks, planning, quality of deliverables and topics to communicate to external partners

Able to proactively manage risk and uncertainty; anticipates roadblocks in order to prevent deviations to the plan and proactively informs the customer when any changes and / or challenges

Must have the Knowledge, Experience and Skills to conduct their tasks in accordance with the rules and procedures set down

Good communication skills (verbal and written), allied to good presentation skills demonstrated towards customers but also internal stakeholders, including Senior Management of the Company

Skilled at managing processes and tools

Fluency in English is a requirement

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At Hovione, that means a work environment where differences are valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. We want all our team members worldwide to feel supported, respected, and have the opportunity to achieve their full potential, regardless of their age, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation or ethnicity.