Project Manager

Project Manager - Manufacturing Support (Vial & Syringe), Dun Laoghaire, DublinOffice/Project Location:Dun Laoghaire, DublinEmployment Type: ContractWork Location:  Hybrid, 3 days per week onsitePay: €60 - €68 per hourExperience: 7+ yearsVisa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa requiredOur client is a leading international Biotechnology company with a state of the art aseptic manufacturing facility in Dun Laoighaire, South Dublin. The plant is one of the most dynamic in Ireland and is currently undergoing rapid expansion and capital investment. This is an excellent opportunity to get experience into Ireland's leading aseptic manufacturing plant.The Senior Project Manager — Manufacturing Support is responsible for a broad variety of project management activities that support both Direct Manufacturing and Manufacturing Support across vial and syringe drug-product (DP) and finished drug-product (FDP) operations.The role will help plan, coordinate and deliver New Product Introductions (NPIs), deviation lifecycle development, operational and strategic projects (including capital, reliability and process-improvement / volume initiatives). Embedded in Manufacturing Support, the post will partner closely with Direct Manufacturing, Process & Aseptic Owners, Quality, Engineering, Validation, MES/, Technical Writing and other site and global stakeholders to establish safe, compliant and sustainable project management that maintain supply continuity.Support both Direct Manufacturing and Manufacturing Support across ADL’s vial and syringe drug-product (DP) and finished drug-product (FDP) operations.Project manage timelines associated with complex investigations (deviations, aseptic excursions, batch issues, equipment failures) owning timelines, meeting scheduling, communications and lifecycle visualisations / tracking.Maintain daily/weekly project momentum with clear project controls, ensuring on-site presence and hands-on leadership of cross-functional teams.Lead and facilitate project meetings and governance forums to accurately capture and track actions, timelines, deliverables, milestones and decision-points; clarify and document roles and responsibilities and ensure timely closure and verification of action owners’ commitments.Provide timely escalation of project risks and issues and make decisions that enable progress within the contract timeline.Effectively communicate with everyone involved in the projectHave a controlled scope in place, that is understood by all stakeholders maintained throughout completion of the projectMaintains Actions/Risk and Decision logsWorks with resource managers from across the organisation to effectively obtain and allocate resources to complete programs and projects on timeScope of role / key responsibilitiesProject planning & deliveryDefine and align project objectives with Direct Manufacturing customers and site leadership. Create and maintain comprehensive project plans that address quality, scope, cost, schedule, resources and manufacturing readiness.Project Manage medium to large technical projects (capital, reliability, NPI, lifecycle) from concept through design reviews, build, validation readiness and handover to operations.Compliance Related Tasks:Always ensure compliance to cGMPEnsure safety & compliance standards are maintained to the highest standardsEnsure financial compliance in line with Business & Financial guidanceSupport a culture of personal responsibility within reporting structureRequirementsTechnical Degree and/or Masters’ or equivalent5-8 years of experience (including min of 3yrs as Project Manager) in a Life Science / Pharmaceutical / Biotechnology EnvironmentPortfolio Management, Portfolio Resource Management, Business Case DevelopmentPMP or PRINCE2 certification.Experience with Lean Six Sigma methodologies.Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards.Systems / Equipment:Smartsheet, MS Office, MS Project, MS PowerPoint and MS Visio,Trackwise Change Control & Document Management SystemsHigh Energy and CommitmentAbility to work independentlyComfortable leading across multiple stakeholders & multinational teamsStrong ability to influence and affect changeCapable of resolving issues of conflict effectivelyStrong communicatorA proven track record in the ability to transfer goals and objectives into measurable plansAbility to identify gaps/risks and put appropriate remediation plans in placeUses strong relationships to identify requirements and potential opportunitiesEmploys project management techniques and Problem SolvingProvides leadership, guidance, and advice in own field of project managementPackageContract role - Hourly rate €60 - €68 per hourMinimum 12 month contractHybrid role 3 days per week onsite