Senior Project Manager, CMC
HybridVisp, Valais, Switzerland
Job Summary
Develop detailed timelines for CMC component project plans, identify risks and mitigating actions, and communicate escalations to ensure deliverables are achieved on time, within scope, and on budget. Lead cross-functional coordination meetings, manage team documentation, and track goals and action items while ensuring operational plans are proactively tracked against key milestones. Build and manage trackers and dashboards to communicate real-time status of projects related to campaign manufacturing and analytical readiness. Manage external CMOs through development of Statements of Work contracts, define scope and budget, and track progress and completion of deliverables. Contribute to program cross-functional working plans, help teams prioritize workstreams, and ensure sufficient resourcing to achieve program goals. This role reports to the Associate Director, CMC Project Management. The position is located in Visp, Switzerland, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring a minimum of 2-3 days onsite.
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in life sciences, engineering, or business administration
- Minimum of 9 years of experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- At least three years of relevant experience in a CMC organization
- Significant experience working in a cross-functional team environment
- Solid understanding of CMC manufacturing and analytical activities
- Knowledge of cGMP regulations
- Expert analytical skills for integrating and interpreting interdisciplinary project information
- Strong planning and tracking skills
- Well-organized, focused on results, capable of managing multiple projects with respect to priorities and self-management
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects independently
- Ability to manage changes in processes, strategy, and competitive landscape
- Strong team management skills, including facilitation, conflict resolution, and team development
- Proven influence management and communication skills, at all levels of the organization
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project
- Hybrid (minimum of 2-3 days per week onsite)
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced degree
- PMP Certification and/or Project Management training
- Previous experience supporting regulatory filings
- Prior experience as a liaison with external manufacturing organizations
- Working knowledge of Veeva and Smartsheet
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
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