Deputy General Manager Job in Sai Life Sciences Ltd.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing assigned key collaborations and deliver projects/programs that meet organizational OTIF targets.
• Develop program assessment tools for evaluation and improvement.
• Works with the BD/pre-sales team to complete proposal efforts including project scoping.
• Oversee multiple project teams, ensuring program goals are reached.
• Supervise and mentor a team of talented program managers in establishing clear scope of work and drive team towards the delivery of project milestones-on time, on budget, and within scope through utilization of various project management tools- PM Bok, Agile and Prince 2.
• Monitor assigned CMC programs, communicate to stake holders on project delivery, revenue realization, identify project risks and work towards timely resolutions.
• Work with clients to communicate the program status, resolve any concerns from clients on program delivery, establish strong 3 tier governance structure.
• Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties.
• Analyzes project profitability, revenue, and margins.

Supervisor role

Lead CMC teams to:

• Identify CMC project/program objectives from cross-functional teams and external clients.
• Build fully integrated project schedules capturing all activities and resources needed to deliver the against corporate goals.
• Monitor project progress and identify risks and opportunities to timeline, budget or scope.
• Ensure adequate plans are in place to mitigate risks and enable opportunities.
• Effectively communicate progress at all levels and escalate critical issues appropriately.
• Facilitate and incorporate lessons learned, project closure etc.
• Work closely with production planning and inventory teams for effective RM/SFG stock utilization.
• Coordinate and lead internal and CMC client meetings, governance models and document, communicate key takeaways to relevant constituents.
• Ensures all internal and external kick off meetings are timely/effectively conducted.
• Maintains a repository of project data base and shares access to stake holders as required.
• Recruit high calibre program managers as required.
• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.

Experience

• A minimum of 10-12 years of relevant Project Management experience.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience within a CMC Function or group with hands on experience in late phase drug substance development or 3 years of specific CMC project management experience with a complex manufacturing development processes.
• Proven project management skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of team dynamics, structure, roles and responsibilities.
• Excellent ability to embrace ambiguity and complexity and demonstrate problem- solving leadership with limited oversight; ability to translate complex concepts into actionable, measurable tasks
• Ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes and key project decisions without authority.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team focused environment.
• Understands revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly.
• Understands general pricing models in CDMO and billing procedures.
• Some domestic and international travel required (around 10 days in a year).