Senior Project Manager, External Manufacturing & Supply Organization
Date: Oct 31, 2024
Location:
Parsippany, United States, New Jersey, 07054
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals
Job Id: 59079
Who we are
Teva is a global pharmaceutical leader and the world's largest generic medicines producer, committed to improving health and increasing access to quality health solutions worldwide. Our employees are at the core of our success, with colleagues in over 80 countries delivering the world's largest medicine cabinet to 200 million people every day. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of products and solutions for patients and we've built a promising pipeline centered around our core therapeutic areas. We are continually developing patient-centric solutions and significantly growing both our generic and specialty medicines business through investment in research and development, marketing, business development and innovation. This is how we improve health and enable people to live better, healthier lives. Join us on our journey of growth!
The opportunity
The Senior Project Manager, External Manufacturing & Supply Organization is responsible for developing regional launch operational plans, product transfer plans, and product change plans, while monitoring project progress. Reporting to the Director of Project/Program Management, this role connects Commercial/Portfolio teams, sites, and markets for product launches, ensuring alignment with internal and external site launch managers and market launch management.
With typical timelines spanning from two years before launch to six months post-launch, the Senior Project Manager coordinates resources in a matrix organization, sets and tracks budgets, and drives decisions to meet project goals. Key responsibilities include assessing and mitigating risks to product launch readiness, facilitating decision-making and contingency planning, and leading strategic projects to improve efficiency and streamline processes.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Execution:
Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple large-scale pharmaceutical projects, including drug development, and regulatory submissions.
Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory guidelines.
Coordinate resources, track progress, and adjust plans as necessary to meet changing needs and priorities.
Cross-functional Team Leadership:
Act as the primary point of contact for cross-functional teams, including R&D, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and marketing.
Facilitate communication and collaboration between teams to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
Manage stakeholder expectations, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.
Risk Management:
Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure timely and successful project completion.
Monitor project performance and manage changes in scope, timelines, or resources as needed.
Regulatory Compliance:
Ensure all project activities comply with FDA, EMA, and other relevant regulatory authorities' guidelines and regulations.
Prepare and support regulatory submissions, ensuring that all necessary documentation is in place and accurate.
Budget & Resource Management:
Manage project budgets, track costs, and ensure that financial resources are used effectively.
Manage internal and external resources, including vendors and contractors, to support project success.
Stakeholder Management:
Communicate project updates to senior management and stakeholders, providing insights into project status, risks, and outcomes.
Foster relationships with external partners, such as Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMO), BD/ AG partners, suppliers, and testing labs.
Process Improvement:
Continuously review project management processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Support the development and implementation of project management methodologies across the organization.
Identify and lead strategic initiatives to improve ways of working, eliminate redundancies and streamline processes.
Your experience and qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, business administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree (MBA, MSc) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of 5+ years of project management or related operations experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industries.
Proven track record of successfully leading complex projects, including commercial product launches, transfers, drug development or clinical trials.
Experience working in a regulated environment and managing projects in compliance with FDA and other global regulatory bodies
Skills:
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, SmartSheets) and familiarity with pharmaceutical-specific systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba).
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of the drug development lifecycle, and commercial stages.
Additional Information:
May require occasional travel to meet with external partners, and attend training or conferences. (Maximum 10% travel)
A high level of attention to detail, coupled with the ability to see the "big picture" and make strategic decisions, is critical for success in this role.
Enjoy a more rewarding choice
We offer a competitive benefits package, including:
• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription coverage starting on the first day of employment, providing the employee enrolls.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with employer match, up to 6% and an annual 3.75% Defined Contribution to the 401k plan.
• Time Off: Paid Time Off including vacation, sick/safe time, caretaker time, 13 paid Holidays and 3 paid floating holidays.
• Life and Disability Protection: Company paid Life and Disability insurance.
• Additional benefits include, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Life Style Spending Account, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Parental Leave, if eligible , Family Building Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurances, Identity Theft Protection, Legal Plan, Voluntary Life Insurance and Long Term Disability and more.
Already Working @TEVA?
If you are a current Teva employee, please apply using the internal career site available on "Employee Central". By doing so, your application will be treated with priority. You will also be able to see opportunities that are open exclusively to Teva employees. Use the following link to search and apply:Internal Career Site (https://performancemanager.successfactors.eu/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=1080030P)
The internal career site is available from your home network as well. If you have trouble accessing your EC account, please contact your local HR/IT partner.
Teva’s Equal Employment Opportunity Commitment
Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal opportunity in employment. It is Teva's global policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, veteran status, national or ethnic origin or any other legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable laws. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to support you throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.
Important notice to Employment Agencies - Please Read Carefully
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA does not accept unsolicited assistance from agencies for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.
EOE including disability/veteran