Associate Project/program Manager - Biologics Job in Syngene International

JOB DESCRIPTION

Designation: Associate Manager
Job Location: Bangalore
Department: Global Program Management

About Syngene
Incorporated in 1993, Syngene International Ltd. is an innovation-focused global discovery, development and manufacturing organization providing integrated scientific services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nutrition, animal health, consumer goods and specialty chemical industries around the world. Syngene s clientele includes world leaders such as Bristol-Myers Squibb, Baxter, Amgen, GSK, Merck KGaA and Herbalife. Its innovative culture is driven by the passion of its 4240- strong team of scientists who work with clients from around the world to solve their scientific problems, improve R&D productivity, speed up time to market and lower the cost of innovation.

Job Purpose: This role is required to support Program/Project management activities in Biologics center in Syngene

Key Responsibilities:
Manage all the five levers of Project management: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & control and closing.
Work with the BD team to complete proposal efforts including project scoping.
Create and execute project include change scope.
Conduct risk analysis and prepare mitigation strategies where necessary.
Coordinate multidisciplinary activities to ensure that the project deliverables are met.
Identify resources needed and work with section heads to assign individual responsibilities.
Effectively apply PMI methodology and enforce project standards.
Conduct internal and external project review meetings
Stakeholder and sponsor management on the projects
Customer relationship management involving, effective communications with the client seek new opportunities and manage client expectations.
Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner.
Keep track of lessons learned and share those lessons with team members.
Mitigate team conflict and communication problems.
Work closely with technical teams to improve the operational efficiency, facility mapping and capability enhancement.
Track and report team hours, budget and resource utilization
Analyze project profitability, revenue, and margins
Timely updated on management information systems
Identify process improvements for projects and functions

Follow environment, health, and safety (EHS) requirements at all times in the workplace ensuring individual and lab/plant safety
Ensure environment, health, and safety (EHS) measures are imparted via training and adhered within the team

Educational Qualification:
Masters in life sciences with background in large molecules (Biological) process development and manufacturing like Biosimilars, antibodies, Biotherapeutics etc or Masters in Business administration with project management experience in Biopharma industry
Preferably, PMP certified project manager
Added advantage with six sigma, Prince 2, Agile certifications

Technical/functional Skills:
Well versed with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and/or MS Projects
Good command in English both oral and written and customer service skills
Team player
Good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills

Possess the knowledge and exposure to environment, health, and safety (EHS) practices

Experience:
Overall industrial experience of >12 years with 6-8 years of project management experience in Contract research organization or pharmaceutical industry.

Behavioral Skills:
Experience in leading projects and managing client relationships
Worked in GLP, cGMP and 21 CFR Part 11. Good understanding of product development lifecycle.
Well versed with Microsoft office tools like excel, Microsoft project, word & PowerPoint etc
Oral communication & presentation skills
Written communication
Commitment to Safety
Driving customer satisfaction
Knowledge and application of subject

Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of Syngene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation or local law. In addition, Syngene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.