Project Manager, Customer Projects/Tech Transfer

Company: Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Quality, Service, Collaboration, Courage. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Are you interested in making a difference in your community and the world? Are you looking for a place where you can grow and learn in a diverse, community-minded culture? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day.

Overview of this Position

Manages customer product tech transfer projects and internal projects ensuring that they are completed successfully, within given deadlines. Project Manager needs to be detail oriented and have excellent organizational, communication and management skills to coordinate with the entire team and customers. Responsible for the creation of project plans, assigning responsibilities, tracking critical path items, and managing day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scope. This is a hybrid-remote position.

Non-negotiable Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Marketing, Biochemistry, or other Life Sciences or related field, and a minimum of 7 years related work experience in the pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools; Training or education in project management or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Direct work experience in project management capacity, specifically with tech transfer of products into a sterile manufacturing facility. Demonstrated leadership managing people and facilitating teams.
• Experience in developing and managing change controls for the transfer of new products into a sterile manufacturing facility.
• Strategic, operational, and technical marketing and management skills.
• Proficient in project management software (MS Project, SharePoint).
• Experience with GMPs for biologics and small molecule sterile manufacturing. Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):
  • Lead the planning and implementation of partner projects; set and manage customer expectations and day-to-day interaction.
  • Facilitate the definition of the project scope of work, goals and deliverables through implementation of change controls and tech transfer plans.
  • Work with operations, quality assurance and quality control to manage project budget and resource allocation.
  • Communicate relevant project information to sponsors.
  • Deliver engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
  • Communicate effectively with customers to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
  • When appropriate, apply project management responsibilities to internal projects to ensure proper facilitation between departments and timely completion of project scope.
    Full job description available during formal interview process.
    
    What sets GRAM apart from other employers:
    
    BENEFITS Starting day 1! Blue Cross Blue Shield medical and dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying for 75% of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!
    
    Paid VOLUNTEERISM Starting day 1! GRAM encourages giving back to your community by offering 16 hours of volunteer time per calendar year.
    
    PTO! Full-time employees accrue up to 17 days of time off per calendar year. You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs!
    
    HOLIDAYS: We offer 8 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!
    
    Pay: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.
    
    If you meet the required criteria listed above, GRAM welcomes you to apply today!

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