Project Manager

Orion Group Life Sciences are currently recruiting a Project Manager on behalf of our Multinational Biopharmaceutical Client based in Sligo on an initial 12-Month contract with potential to extend.

• Coordinate site project team to deliver Medical Device projects
• Develop realistic cross functional implementation plans with input from above site and site functions (R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, HR,)
• Utilize the relevant PMO tools for project planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Set project milestone and report progress accordingly. Consider alternative approaches and take corrective actions as needed to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Provide program management support for and guide the efforts of third-party organisations (vendors, suppliers, contractors, etc..) to enable achievement of shared milestones.
• Fulfil management role in terms of organising project teams, facilitating communication between resources, guiding technical, financial, business and personnel conflict resolution and monitoring budget administration.
• Identify and implement opportunities that will improve AbbVie’s ability to implement and manufacture quality products in a cost effective, compliant, and timely manner.   
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Essential Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Science business, Project management or related discipline

 
Desired Requirements

• PM certification is desirable

 
Technical/Business Knowledge -Job Skills/Experience Required

• 3 to 5 years of diversified Medical Device / Pharma / Bio business experience: operations support, quality, supply chain, validations, capital and expense management, commercial product launches

 
Cognitive Skills

• Requires proven problem-solving skills and the ability to develop and strategies for changing business environments.
• Creativity, innovative thinking and decisiveness are necessary to resolve issues and drive the business forward.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written are required.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and opportunities for the business.
• Strong strategy development and planning skills coupled with necessary knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing activities.
• Prioritise their own work in line with business demands.
• Demonstrate and maintains a culture of high integrity and strong business units.

 
Ownership/Accountability

• Every employee has a personal responsibility to commit to the AbbVie Vision, to engage and align with the AbbVie Strategic Imperatives, and to consistently execute in accordance with the AbbVie Operational Pillars and AbbVie Ways of Work. 
• Establish timetables, set goals/priorities, develop performance measurements and assign/prioritize resources.
• Measure progress and results accurately and completely.
• Generate ideas for improvement which are consistent with the organization’s mission and strategy.
• Achieve timelines and capital/expense commitments.

 
Influence/Leadership

• Will be required to support Cross functional teams and cost improvement projects.
• Build strong collaborative relationship across all departments in AbbVie and networks within peer groups at Division and Corporate level.
• Seeks and develops new opportunities to sustain the future of the site

 
Decision Making/Impact

• Work is performed without appreciable direction. Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignment.
• Play a critical in making site related decisions.
• Expected to handle all day-to-day queries if major problem can escalate.
• Responsible for presentation of Program data to stakeholders. 

 
Supervision Received

• Operates in own environment which is largely self-managed but with supervision through the Site Leadership team and Business Excellence Manager
• Goals are reviewed on a regular basis and formal performance reviews are carried out once per year. 

 
Supervision Provided

• Have contacts with all levels of management at site and above site (Global functions) as per project requirements: R&D, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, HR 

 


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