(Archived) Technical Project Manager

Position Summary:

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for forming teams, developing project plans that align with project and site objectives, communicating, documenting and manage project activities according to good project management practices. Project types include continuous improvement, co-development (partnering with VMRD), product transfers within and outside the network. The role is responsible for ensuring projects are executed safely, on time, and on budget.

Position Responsibilities:

With minimal supervision provide technical project management support for new products introductions, site to site technology transfer’s and continuous improvements projects.

• Leading up to 5 projects simultaneously with medium levels of complexity.
• Delivering the portfolio of new products to the business by leading the co-development and launch teams.
• Provide project leadership for technology transfers between the manufacturing sites.
• Co-ordinating the site team to develop project plans that will support their continuous improvement projects
• Management of the system for continuous improvement projects evaluation, execution and reporting.
• Ensure projects are prioritized appropriately within the sites
• Planning and budgeting project resources required to execute projects to meet project timeline.
• Developing and maintaining project management best practice globally.
• Promote and ensure global project management standards are developed and adhered to.
• Train and support others in project management tools and best practices.
• Report out frequently on the progress of projects to senior management and call out area’s of concern or support needed to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Technical liaison to both internal and external sites as needed.
• Work with other team leaders on sharing of technical knowledge across the businesses supported by team.
• Responsible for working with US, International and EU Regulatory groups within Zoetis to develop and execute strategies for filing, defending, and launching new products

Organizational Relationships

• Working very closely with VMRD, Manufacturing, QA, QC, Procurement, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs and Commercial organizations
• May need to manage external supply relationships with CMO organizations
• Expected to work with minimal supervision at this level

Resources Managed

Financial Accountability

Accountable for ensuring projects are managed to the project budget

Supervision

NA

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education

• BS degree in engineering, biology/microbiology, chemistry or chemical engineering is required.

• Experience

• 7 years of industry experience, minimum of 3 years directly applicable job experience in diagnostics
• Three or more years of experience in general and technical management of projects with demonstrated ability to resolve technical issues, addresses validation requirements, prepares and administers budgets.
• Demonstrated expertise in areas of diagnostics/biodevices production, Quality control, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs and product development will be considered strongly.
• Additional key attributes desired are demonstrated ability to function and influence in a team/matrix environment, good interpersonal skills, communication skills, and computer skills
• Some travel may be required

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated expertise in Project management including the use of project management tools. Prior people leadership experience is a plus.
• Project management qualification is desirable
• In depth technical knowledge of software, hardware, consumables, analytical methods, formulation and materials.
• Understanding and appreciation of the complexities of diagnostic equipment and test systems.
• Working knowledge of key regulatory authorities (USDA, EMA, VMD and FDA).

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

• Lifting
• Sitting
• International travel may be required
• Standing
• Walking
• Gowning into production areas