Associate Project/program Manager - Discovery Chemistry 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: To support projects in Drug Discovery vertical at Syngene

Key Responsibilities:
Drive all five levers of project management to ensure on budget, on time and on quality project delivery
Work with the Project Team Leader/Program Manager and other key stake holders to develop detailed project plans, resources, budget and task management log to achieve project objectives
As appropriate, identify, negotiate and manage external resources including clients, consultants, investigators, services and contractors
Coordinate end-to-end cross-functional project operations and multi-disciplinary activities to ensure that project deliverables are met
Monitor progress of project activities and deliver frequent updates to the Project Leader and Team
Identify and manage (with the Project Team Leader/Program Manager) all project related issues, to ensure prompt resolution and to avoid negative impact on budget or schedule
Proactively identify project risks and propose risk mitigation strategies
Maintain project team decision log and risk log with mitigation and contingency actions (scope change document)
Track project plan w.r.t resource, schedule and budget
Lead scheduling of team meetings and preparation of project team agendas and minutes
Facilitate cross-functional communications and decision-making, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders
Create and manage dashboards from existing enterprise management database
Participate in review of results and in cross-functional report assembly
Communicate appropriate project information and reports to the Project Team Leader and project team in a timely manner
Develop and ensuring project Governance and Communication Matrix
Identify and ensure all documentation are in compliance with regulatory requirements and appropriately assembled and archived
Manage project budget
Liaise with finance team to ensure appropriate revenue recognition, and timely and accurate invoicing
Follow up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices
Analyze project profitability, revenue, and margins

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 Chemistry / Pharmacy with background in Drug Discovery Research & Development
PMP certified or degree in business management
Knowledge of SAP project management modules desired
Knowledge of GMP and cGMP desired
Experience in large scale chemical synthesis at production plant will be preferred

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
Have knowledge on Biological product lifecycle
Good time-management skills
Great interpersonal and communication skills

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

Experience:
7-10 years of total experience in biotech/pharma/CRO industry, of which:
6-10 years of experience in core project management, and,
2-4 years of scientific/laboratory experience in life-sciences with understanding of technical aspects of chemical synthesis

Behavioral Skills:
Ability to multi-task and independently handle cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders
Experience in leading projects and managing client relationships
Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability work cross functional departments, manage client relationships, alacrity & excellent communications.
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.