Project Manager - IPD

Division
Department
Sub Department 1
Job Purpose
Design and implement the project strategy for end to end development (filing and approval) by managing and driving the projects as per the targeted timelines and within the budget, provide the centralized support to achieve filing timelines and organizational objectives
Key Accountabilities (1/6)
Drive the end-to-end delivery (portfolio selection to filing) of projects to ensure delivery of projects ‘On Time’ & ‘Within Budget’
Perform due diligence while accepting the projects from portfolio for clarity on strategy at the beginning of projects
Manage and oversee the strategy and plan for each of the new projects after allocation from portfolio
Act as a single point of contact (SPOC) for all allocated projects to corporate functions & senior management
Provide on-time support to Reporting Project manager, for faster resolution and timely escalation
Ensure timely analysis and reporting through review mechanism to enable accurate information sharing
Disseminate detailed project information in various organizational forums and share monthly updates with CLT
Escalate risks and issues on time to concerned Senior management/ relevant stakeholder
Communicate key decisions taken throughout the project lifecycle to cross functional teams
Assure availability of essential project resources (manpower, material, technology)
Lead Project management decisions including risk management and stage gate planning to optimize project performance
Establish and maintain management tools (Scope document, Project charter. MSP etc.) to give a detailed overview of the project
Key Accountabilities (2/6)
Provide support to Reporting Project Manager by on-time issue resolution and prioritization to achieve deliverables
Provide on time support to Reporting Project manager, for faster resolution and timely escalation
Conduct continuous review with reporting project managers to identify early warning signals, assessment, prioritization and resolution
Ensure adequate training & development to the team member for performance enhancement
Manage conflict and bring quick resolution to difficult problems through timely intervention and by facilitating and strengthening the interaction between CFTs
Key Accountabilities (3/6)
Mitigate risks and monitor project progress against mitigation plan to ensure seamless execution
Lead risk management programme to identify early warning signal & drive risk mitigation plan for identified risks
Manage conflict and bring quick resolution to difficult problems through timely intervention and by facilitating and strengthening the interaction between CFTs
Track and drive regulatory and quality compliance requirements; monitor cost and handle deviations
Estimate timeline, resource, budget and key project risks
Key Accountabilities (4/6)
Develop Relationship and manage Techno-Commercial partners (Internal & External customers) for achieving targeted deliverables
Manage & track deliverables of relevant vendors for product development
Identify and finalize CRO/CMO and drive till project complete
Support Business development, portfolio by sharing monthly project reports/updates whenever required
Manage cross functional communication for project delivery
Update / resolve issues through organizing weekly / monthly review of projects with R&D, FND & Respi CoE head/IPD Project Management Head
Ensure manufacturing capacity availability for product manufacturing by regular interactions with Global S&OP team
Key Accountabilities (5/6)
Drive compliance and oversee continuous improvement of internal processes for smooth functioning of the projects
Improve compliance to the operational excellence initiatives like 6 month planner for manufacturing batches in unit
Ensure adherence to stage gate process by continuous monitoring of quality of stage gate meetings
Ensure quality of dashboards and database by continuous review with the team
Synthesize current business intelligence or trend data to support recommendations for action
Manage Portfolio of new launches in assigned geographies, prioritize & control execution of global launches of new product portfolio
Analyse the successful projects of other companies to derive inference from the trends
Key Accountabilities (6/6)
Major Challenges
Scope Change due to inadequate evaluation at the selection stage.
Dealing conflicts between stakeholders. Overcome through engaging stakeholders on a common platform
Project delay due to engagement of stakeholders. Overcome through periodic reviews of the project to ensure progress of the task towards completion
Key Interactions (1/2)
Internal
Analytical for analytical activities (Daily)
Regulatory for regulatory checks (Daily)
API/Procurement for material (Daily)
Quality to release document & material (Weekly)
Manufacturing & Quality for execution of Batches (weekly/need based)
IP (weekly/Need based)
Formulation/API R&D teams (Daily)
Portfolio/ Business (Need based)
Manufacturing Unit Heads (Need based)
Finance (Need based)
Clinical (Weekly/Daily)
Key Interactions (2/2)
External
CMO for manufacturing facility (Monthly)
Vendors for materials, Devices etc. (Weekly)
CRO (Need based)
Dimensions (1/2)
Geographies: North America
Team Size: 2-6
No. of Projects: 30-60
Dimensions (2/2)
Key Decisions (1/2)
Recommendations
Timelines & budget prioritization for product development based on current resources/business scenario (IPD PM Head)
Key Decisions (2/2)
Education Qualification
Post-Graduation (Pharmacy/Science) / Ph. D. preferably with Management degree
Relevant Work Experience
10 to 12 years experience in Healthcare/Pharmaceutical Industry

Work arrangement
No