R&D Project Manager III

Job Description

The R&D Project Manager III is part of the Business Management Department and responsible for the effective and efficient management of client-related projects in order to maximize client service and satisfaction in the overall best interest of Patheon. The R&D Project Manager III is highly technically proficient with respect to client and business requirements and responsible for the dissemination and the successful completion of client requirements. This responsibilities include: evaluating technical costs of assigned projects, and determining methods and procedures on new assignments which may include the coordination of activities of other employees. In addition the R&D Project Manager III actively leads the client negotiation process for (new) projects in the areas of technology transfer portion (including validation for commercial production). The scope of the position covers three major areas: 1) Technical Excellence 2) Client Experience and Relationship Management 3) Growth This is done with the collaboration of others in the Business Management organization. Positions at this level are assigned to key network projects and compex cases. Essential Functions: 1. New Business Development:  Contribute and provide key inputs to the definition of new business opportunities while meeting with the existing/potential clients, together with the Business Management, during technical meetings with the scope of obtaining new products or the revision of the progress status/completion of projects. 2. Technology Transfer:  Maintain continuous contact with the clients, focusing on the clients’ requirements and the interests of the company.  Assign and coordinate the tasks related to the introduction of new processes/projects within the site.  Generate key documentation including the Project Timeline and Action Item lists. 3. Project Management:  Lead, track, follow up and monitor key network project activities to ensure alignment with expectations and agreed-upon timeline.  Oversee planning, execution and closure of all Engineering/Feasibility/Optimization phase activities.  Chair regular meetings and correspondence between internal and client teams. 4. Optimization of the Production Process:  Contribute to the optimization of the production process, with continuous efforts to increase project savings on the technical side. While maintaining compliance with cGMP and company procedures Risk Management:  Advice the Site Business Management with the definition of the technical risks related to the acquisition of the new job orders, through collecting necessary details required for the evaluation, and completing the evaluation, respecting the interests of the company.  Work closely with the TO lead to fully understand scope and requirements for projects triggered by events on existing commercial products. 6. Internal Support and Client Relations:  Provide support as needed to Validation and Production during the Validation/Stability phase.  Ensure cGMP is applied in work area and complies with cGMP in all areas of the business.  Understand and apply as needed, emergency procedures and safe systems of work. Comply with all EH & S requirements.  Observe safety behavior in the working environment. 7. Evaluation of the Project Costs: 

Education:  Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent (depending on country) in a scientific/pharmaceutical area (FCT, Pharmacy, Chemistry, and Biotechnology) or in engineering required. Master’s Degree or equivalent in one of these areas is preferred. Experience:  Typically requires 5 years of previous experience in Engineering/Production/QA/QC or development of pharmaceutical products. PMP certification is an asset, as is client service/ project management experience.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience may be considered. Technical skills:  Pharmaceutical techniques  Pharmaceutical production  Excellent Client service/ Project experience  English + local languages: Excellent written and oral communication skills Competencies:  Advanced Negotiation & Communication skills  Commercial business orientation / financial acumen  Excellent organizational and Project Management experience and skills  Strong analytical abilities with detail orientation  Strong Ability to work and to guide a team as well as independently Physical Requirements: Position requires ordinary ambulatory skills and physical coordination sufficient to move about office locations; ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch periodically for prolonged periods of time; manipulation (lift, carry, move) of light to medium weights of 10-35 pound pounds; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp and type for prolonged periods of time; visual acuity to use a keyboard, computer monitor, operate equipment, and read materials