The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for management of all assigned commercial or clinical products/projects. This position serves as the primary liaison between UPM and the contracted client. The PM coordinates and tracks activities in all departments associated to the project; Procurement, Inventory Management, Manufacturing, Packaging, Analytical Testing and Development Laboratories. The PM is also responsible for requesting and reviewing contracts and proposals and ensuring monthly revenue goals are obtained. This position is responsible for internal and external agendas, meeting minutes, and ensuring that the client and UPM project timelines are met in a timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge requested:

• Knowledge of CGMP procedures and practices.
• Ability to work with others, understanding requirements of material receipt, manufacture, test and release as well as CGMP requirements for commercial production.
• Leadership abilities in dealing with details around production (ex: materials, documentation, scheduling, etc.) as well as administrative requirements for tracking project related tasks.
• Both oral and written communication skills are required for leading meetings (internal, external, and joint) which would include: scheduling, preparing agendas, collecting and issuing minutes, defining and tracking actions, etc.
• Knowledge of Computer Software Systems (Microsoft Office/Project, Electronic Document Management System, Investigation System (i.e. Trackwise) and Inventory System.

Competency:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving – Reviews information and decimates to applicable departments. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully to effectively manage multiple projects and provides accurate information to appropriate decision makers.
• Oral Communication - Works to effectively and cooperatively communicate various projects’ needs and priorities internally with the company’s staff and management team as well as externally with clients.
• Written Communication - Writes technical and non-technical documents clearly and informatively. Including meeting agenda, minutes, action items.
• Ethics/Professionalism - Works with integrity and ethically, maintains confidentiality. Interfaces with management and non-management employees in quality, manufacturing, research and development, laboratory services, project clients, third party vendors and consultants, and government agencies as required.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Adaptability - Ability to deal with frequent changes to schedules, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is present and prompt as needed to achieve success with objectives and projects.
• Initiative – Takes introductory leading action to achieve objectives and project success.
• Quality - Observes company quality policies and procedures.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures.

Education:

Applicable Bachelors in Business, Science or Engineering degree or related field with at least 5 years solid dose and/or semi-solid pharmaceutical experience in one of the following areas: manufacturing, packaging, quality or analytical laboratory. Equivalent combination of education and experience or training is acceptable.