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Project Manager

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Description

  • Organize meetings of the global technical subteam, facilitation of the agenda, follow-up of action items & providing minutes.
  • Assistant to Technical Project Leader (TPL) in leading the technical subteams for assigned projects.
  • Expert in the Project Management System Planview “Horizon” and other Portfolio Management relevant planning and tracking tools
  • Maintain the cross-functional BTD Project Plans for the assigned Portfolio in Horizon, Project Management System based on input from the TPL and Sub Team,
  • Liaise with Finance (BPA & Controller) for project cost tracking and phasing
  • Liaise with other GDD line functions (GDD GPM & Clinical Planner) to ensure timely update of BTD relevant work packages (WP), particularly prior to tollgate and other decision points
  • Generate regular Horizon & financial tool reports for portfolio & project reviews
  • Support development of processes, governance and best practices for data entry and maintenance in Horizon & other planning tools together with other resource planners & BTD PM
  • Ensures data entry & reporting are done in compliance to above defined processes and best practices together with other resource planners & BTD PMO

Responsibilities

Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharma or Life Science. Business Administration Degree is an asset. 
Languages: Fluent English (oral and written). German desirable. 

  • At least 2-3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical industry in technical (CMC) development (potentially in other development functions, project management or finance as well), preferably with exposure to Biologics.
  • Very good understanding and background of development and technical operations environments. Finance expertise is an asset.
  • Very good knowledge of MS Excel & Sharepoint. Experience in Planview Horizon is an asset.
  • Adaptable and flexible. Must demonstrate ability and willingness to learn new systems and processes quickly and readily. Willing and able to work hands-on with complex IT system
  • Great attention to accuracy and detail. Demonstrated technical and database skills
  • Strong customer focus; experience in working in service functions or providing customer support
  • Experience in working within a global team environment and be a supportive team player.
  • Solid organizational skills and ability to meet timelines.
  • Must be able to work independently, and handle new assignment with minimal supervision.

Hard Skills

  • Database and Queries
  • Advanced Excel Skills (queries, pivot tables, formulas, macros)
  • Team management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Process improvement
  • Best practice development
  • Timelines
  • Deliverable management
  • Scheduling
  • Meeting minutes

Soft Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Time management
  • Flexible
  • Organized
  • Attention to detail