Project Manager
Cpl are seeking to recruit an experienced Project Manager onsite in Swords with SK pharmteco for a 12 month contract.
ABOUT US?
SK pharmteco, part of SK Inc, is a global Contract Development and Manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with state-of the-art small molecule manufacturing facilities in Korea, US, and Ireland. The SK Small Molecule Europe facility located in Swords, Co Dublin, Ireland has led the way in the development, scale-up and commercial manufacture of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Chemical Intermediates for over 60 years. With a talented workforce, exceptional technical capabilities and facilities we make some of the world’s most important medicines. Further information on SK pharmteco can be found at www.skpharmteco.com
Current Need:
The Project Management Team is seeking a Project Manager for a 12 months contract position reporting into the Director of New Product Introductions.
The successful candidate will be customer-focused, innovative and capable of delivering project objectives while building and maintaining relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.
Position Description:
- Manage a multi-disciplined project team made up of chemists, scientists and engineers to ensure the successful introduction of new products to the site.
- Manage new and ongoing projects ensuring scope management, budget and schedule adherence.
- Primary point of contact for Customer Project Team and Business Development Team for all project communications. Responsible for management of project communications across the business and with the Customer.
- Coordination with local and network functions to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery.
- Win new business by supporting the Business Development team in the sales process, including proposal development, customer presentations, visits, tours, contract negotiations etc.
- Lead the development and submission of proposals for new projects, working closely with site functions and within the SK Pharmteco network to meet customer expectations and find solutions for technical challenges.
- Preparation of project costings and writing new product proposals.
- Continuously improve PM processes and approaches, and support the site business effectiveness and operational excellence programs.
- Represent the PM team at relevant local and global meetings.
What kind of person are we looking for?
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, having the talent to build relationships, lead and influence colleagues within SK and with Customer representatives and teams
- Aptitude for customer dedication and service; maintaining customer relationships while advocating for the business.
- Ability to understand customer needs, assimilate large volumes of complex information and challenge the status quo to lead the development of creative solutions to project challenges
- High levels of motivation, agility and flexibility, with an ability to work effectively both in a team environment and on own initiative
- Ability to work with multiple multi-level stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, maintaining attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy, while delivering clear communication and outstanding levels of customer service.
- Batchelor’s degree in a relevant area (e.g. Science/Engineering).
- Commercial and numerical aptitude required.
Desirable attributes:
- Project management experience
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Experience in a customer-facing role or role with significant external interactions an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability to manage project milestones to ensure project deliverables.
- Advanced degree in a relevant area.
- Languages – Fluent English