(Archived) GMT Senior Technical Project Manager

Position Summary

Provide technical support and project leadership of Technology Transfers. Including championing the resolution of technical issues associated with transferred products; assisting in the identification of root causes, developing recommendations and supporting implementation efforts.

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the product Technology Transfer in support of strategic network decisions. Coordinates all activities from process and analytical method transfer until launching to the market.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement of best practices and standard work (Co-Dev, Launches, Transfers).
• Ensure continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and improve process capability.
• Make decisions on short and long term objectives, manage associated projects with cross functional representatives and lead the team by influence.
• Identify new technologies and set direction and strategy within the area of expertise and related disciplines.
• Manage appropriate and timely communicate on objectives and priorities within the project teams, across the site and to external stakeholders.
• Potentially lead the Lincoln Pharma GMT Team

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Biology/Microbiology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or associated scientific discipline required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Min 10 years of experience in Pharma Operations (Validation, Supply, Quality, Manufacturing, Formulation)
• Proven knowledge of pharmaceutical formulation. Experience in oral (solid) dose is a plus
• Technical knowledge of drug product manufacturing processes and the equipment/facility used.
• Demonstrate project and people management experience. Capacity to influence others.
• Organizational and Planning skills, able to work in autonomous way or with teams, work proactivity and high communication skills.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Proven record of consistent performance, excellent coaching and manager skills. Demonstrates integrity and respect for the people.
• Demonstrated capability to effectively apply knowledge, lead multiple activities and balance customer priorities.
• Proven competence in organizing, planning (quarterly/annually); personal learning, delegation, managing & measuring, process management, problem solving, and ability to lead or support multiple teams, groups, functions, key projects or processes.
• Comprehensive demonstrated skills in communicating (oral and written) effectively with diverse individuals/groups; facilitating trust, understanding, growth and continuous improvement and developing effective empowering and enabling employee, business and customer relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively balance financial and operational factors and analyze complex business
• problems to develop appropriate solutions in a timely and responsive manner
• Strong business acumen and customer orientation. Strategic and holistic systemic thinker.
• Ability to work in culturally diverse teams with many levels of personnel
• Fluent in English
• Knowledge of cGMP's and EHS standards
• Knowledge of continuous improvement tools (Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing) is a plus

Physical Position Requirements

• Exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, live steam, temperature fluctuations, biohazards, continuous standing and lifting to a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Weekend and holiday work may be required.