New Product Introduction (NPI) Manager
A highly skilled professional is required to oversee the program management of new product introductions in a biopharmaceutical company.
Key Responsibilities:
* Plan and execute multi-discipline Tech Transfer projects, including project approach, resource needs, ownership through project delivery phases of Planning, Process Prepare project charters including business justification for new projects.
* Responsible for generating project cost estimates, budgets, forecasting, and long-range planning.
* In conjunction with Finance, ensure an appropriate mechanism is established for cost tracking/transfer and cross charging.
* Track project deliverables, provide regular project reporting on status to plan and KPIs, schedule and budget reports.
* Manage the decision log and risk register for the project.
* Ensure that the business needs and priorities are clearly understood and that the project execution plan reflects the scope and schedule of these needs and priorities.
* Lead the project team through all project phases from design through to regulatory submission.
* Engage site functional SME support as required.
* Develop project controls (Project Execution Plan (PEP), schedule, risks) to ensure alignment of project timelines with business needs.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Minimum degree in science/business or engineering.
* 10+ years relevant experience.
* Experience in developing and using Smart Sheet to allow easy tracking of Tech Transfer milestones and metrics.
* Demonstrated leadership of technical and/or operational teams or projects within a biopharmaceutical manufacturing organization.
This role requires a strong track record of leading in a global and matrix environment and working cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, change management, problem solving, and leadership skills, as well as strong presentation and communication skills.