Sr R&D Program Manager Advanced Therapies

 

 

This is a hybrid position of 3-4 days onsite in Radnor, PA. Candidates applying must be residing within a 50 mile radius to the job location

 

Who We Are:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?  

 

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.  

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.  

Job Summary:

West Pharmaceutical Services (West) is continuing to expand our Applied Research & Clinical Team. In this strategic role, you will manage multiple research & development (R&D) programs and new product developments simultaneously.  This will include new product design as well as ongoing projects for medical delivery devices, primary and secondary packaging for injectable medications and detection and monitoring devices. You will manage program technology initiatives both internally & externally, align with relevant stakeholders and foster cross functional collaborations. Defining program strategy will be a major responsibility. You will work on project plans, develop roadmaps for deliverables and author documents to track project execution. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• With minimal supervision work with internal & external team resources in a matrix management structure to:
  • Identify requirements for new product / product line extension projects &/or product optimization development projects
  • Coordinate the successful execution of departmental initiatives
  • Ensure that all required reporting requirements and documentation deliverables are satisfied & completed
• Maintain clear communication paths with stakeholders and supervisor for project prioritization
• Conduct routine program management reviews within teams
• Present project progress details to senior management and highlight risk areas, if any for safe and timely execution leading to on time and on budget completion
• Establish working relationships across the organization and with external partners like suppliers & contract vendors, to facilitate the development & execution of projects
• Champion initiation and execution of capital equipment projects
• Administer budgets and performs other duties as assigned based on business needs,
• Conforms with and abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions, and all safety rules and exhibits regular, reliable, punctual and predictable attendance

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• Minimum 8 years of experience in general and technical management of biopharmaceutical projects or medical devices development
• Minimum education Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related scientific discipline

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Hands-on product or process development background combined with exceptional program management skills, Agile iterative methodology and Microsoft DevOps.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Masters in Business Administration and/or Certification in Project Management
• Proficiency in working with Project Management software e.g. Microsoft Project

• Understanding of biological and cell and gene therapy processes/products

• Support and contribute to Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set goals
• Able to comply with the company’s safety and quality policy at all times

 

Travel Requirements:

• Must be able to travel up to 5% of the time

 

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Light work – exerting negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Most operations can be carried out while sitting.
• Job-related activities require a mental skill or ability such as quick decision making, interpreting data, reading, writing and presentation of findings

 

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