GerTEK is an engineering consultancy company specialising in project management, talent solutions and commissioning qualification and validation services (CQV) to the life sciences and technology sectors. We partner with many of the world's largest life science & technology companies who entrust in us to deliver their most strategic and important projects. Program Lead - Sligo Coordinate site project team to deliver Biological 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. Lead project teams to ensure efficient communication between resources. Engage with all stakeholders to ensure full alignment on priorities and proactively manage and report project risks. Work with cross functional teams to develop required change plans and raise/track change plans in the appropriate systems. Accountable for managing the project timeline and reporting any potential delay/risk on the critical path. Identify and implement opportunities that will improve the organization's ability to implement and manufacture quality products in a cost effective, compliant, and timely manner. Other duties as assigned. For example: facilitate and coordinate communication and actions between site resources and global engineering team in relation to delivery of equipment and the facilities required to support the NPI Program 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 Education: Essential Requirements Degree in Engineering, Science business, Project management or related discipline PMI certification is desirable. Desired Requirements Program Management experience. Ops experience in Sterile Manufacturing Understanding of Engineering/Equipment/Validation processes used in a sterile environment. Previous experience in setting up new Bio processes / equipment / plants and/or NPI. Experience with One Vault/ Soltracks system an advantage Education & other requirements: Technical/Business Knowledge -Job Skills/Experience Required 5 years of diversified 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 buisness forward. Stromg 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 knowldege 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 Company's Vision, to engage and align with the Strategic Imperatives, and to consistently execute in accordance with the Operational Pillars and 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 Company's 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. Environmental Health & Safety Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities. Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers. Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in EHS system. Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on EHS system. Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs. Benefits Highly competitive salaries / hourly rates Career development Mentorship programs Hands-on training Good working culture On-site parking To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.