About the job
We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.
Key roles and responsibilities
Manages the Site project portfolio, consolidating as ONE project portfolio at site (CAPEX+OPEX), gathering inputs from all functions (MSAT, Engineering, HSE, Quality, OpEX, Digital,…)
Provides support to site SMEs leading site projects and is responsible for monitoring / reporting on the project portfolio (incl. progress, actions, costs, risks)
Ensure data quality in Shine, ensure monitoring & reporting, conduct end user training and ensure use of PM best practices
Establish a strong link with site and global engineering in context of project portfolio management and stage gate governance
Supports link of Site Project portfolio with GBU/ M&S portfolio process, including relevant governance & preparation of gate reviews in close collaboration with engineering
By collecting, collating and analyzing the relevant data he/she enables the project prioritization process, whatever the nature of project. In this role, the Head of Project Portfolio management will need to review and challenge project / function owners where needed.
Ensure resource capacity and availability for all functions impacted by site projects roadmap
Coordinates / collates risk management activities and information associated with the site project portfolio as input for overall site risk profile and thereby supports global integrated risk management process.
Optional (if no dedicated site risk officer and Head of PPM would take the role): lead site risk program and coordinate Site risk profile with other functions (incl integration of Quality risks)
Contributes to Site StratPlan, Budget and Site Master Plan processes
Contributes to talent development and adaptation of skills and capabilities to the portfolio needs developing project management, strategic thinking and business acumen
Fosters sharing and application of best practices and digital solutions to the job scope, creating maximum transparency and access whenever possible
Skills and Experience
Knowledge of industrial strategy and project and portfolio management
Exposure to Production, Supply Chain, Chemical engineering, Process Technology, Project Investment, Finance, Quality and Regulatory requirements, with minimum 5 years of total industry experience.
Scientific bachelor degree preferably in chemical, biochemical or pharmaceutical engineering or business / finance degree
Strong leadership skills and experience (minimum 5 years) with proven track record in building and leading cross-functional teams
Experience with pre- and post-launch activities (tech-transfer, continuous process verification, inspection readiness, cGMP knowledge, HA regulations, quality systems) preferred
Experience in portfolio and project management, with ability to drive prioritization decisions
Direct production operations experience preferred (Operations)
Experience and agility on digital tool supporting decision making
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
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