Project Manager II
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Job Title
Project Manager II
Company Details
Novocol Pharma is a growing contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) specialized in sterile injectable cartridges and combination product manufacturing. We strive for excellence and customercentricity to deliver value to global pharmaceutical clients through contract services for drug development and commercial manufacturing. With over 40 years in operation our team of 600 employees and modern facilities located in Cambridge Ontario provide a personalized and responsive experience for our customers. We are focused on serving our strategic partners and patients with quality integrity and value.
Our employees are our number one asset! We offer developmental opportunities excellent compensation and benefit programs discounted gym memberships work/life balance programs employee recognition social events and spirit days.
We are a proud member of the Septodont group of companies. Septodont is a pharmaceutical and medical device company with a global leadership position in dental pain management. The group counts over 2000 employees worldwide and has remained a 100% family owned company for over 90 years. Our Cambridge facility serves as a significant manufacturing site within the Septodont group with high volume dental anesthetic production for a global customer base.
We have an opportunity for a Project Manager II.
Job Summary
Accountable to the Director Project Management the Project Manager II manages a variety of crossfunctional projects including strategic initiatives new business development opportunities contract manufacturing product launches manufacturing compliance and alternative supplier sourcing and qualification.
The projects they manage are characterized as; medium risk and complexity important to business success generally taking advantage of existing assets and processes and involving multifunctional teams including internal and external stakeholders and participants.
Responsibilities:
- Typically leading 25 projects each with 410 team members and supported by a Project Coordinator per project. Project duration is generally more than 18 months.
- Delivery of assigned projects on budget on schedule and on scope with appropriate profitability governance communication project management discipline and risk management.
- Organizes manages and leads projects from specification to turnover for processes and equipment outside of routine production including:
- New business development
- Contract Product development
- Contract Manufacturing
- Technology transfer
- Product launches
- Intersite harmonization
- Manufacturing compliance.
- Alternative supplier sourcing and qualification
- Supports Sr. PM with projects and programs including new business development.
Responsibilities
- Leads crossfunctional teams including Managers Leads and/or Specialists from: Production Engineering Development & Formulation Technical Services Validation QA QC Microbiology RA EHS Supply Chain etc.
- Generates and maintains project charters project plans action plans project schedules resource plans and tracking documents meeting minutes presentations reports and other projectrelated documentation in compliance with any contractual or stakeholder requirements and company practices & procedures
- Works with project team to create and execute detailed project work packages and revise them to meet changing needs and requirements to ensure milestones are met effectively and efficiently.
- Responsible for project governance and accountable to Internal and External Steering Teams and Sponsors for delivery of project on scope on plan and on budget as well as to functional managers for team members performance management issues
- Leads weekly PM team meetings re. priorities and tasks for the week. Represents specific projects at regular finance review meetings
- Identifies validates and prepares change orders including cost estimate to execute. Once approved incorporates change into schedule budget and executes on plan on schedule on budget
- Conducts risk assessments to identify project risks and mitigations; escalates identified risks and recommendations for mitigation to management clearly identifying the needed support
- Effectively communicates project challenges with internal stakeholders and team members. Facilitates collaboration between suppliers project team and SMEs throughout project. Corresponds with external contractors vendors and other 3rd parties according to project requirements
- Prepares cost analysis estimating effort and costs for the new opportunity. Consulting with BD documents project objectives scope deliverable timeline justification and resources. Completes supporting worksheets and provides BD to complete and submit to Client
- Serves as main point of contact for CDMO clients to provide updates and resolve project challenges. Delivers a high customervalue experience
- Documents formal closure of a project with appropriate approvals from Client Sponsor and stakeholders. Execute appropriate closure or termination tasks. Completes all necessary PM templates procedures including disposition of clientowned materials and equipment
- Executes all projects in compliance with PM office PMO policies procedures and practices utilizing and maintaining the standard tools templates website. May lead the review/revision of same and adds to the PMO body of knowledge. Designs and delivers training on new PMO practices as appropriate
- Executes work in a way that is compliant with GMP EHS and other company policies and procedures following regulatory guidance safety rules and regulations standard business practices and at all times embodying the company Mission Vision and Values
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Science or Engineering / Engineering Science degree from a recognized academic institution is a requirement.
Experience & Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in leading projects or initiatives in a manufacturing environment preferably in pharmaceutical CMO/CDMO manufacturing.
- Pharmaceutical industry experience is a plus.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.
- Excellent communication interpersonal and customer service skills including effective meeting facilitation and presentation skills.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations in highpressure environments in a professional manner.
- Significant experience and skill presenting in front of clients at a leadership level through both written and verbal communication.
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with detail oriented.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Project Excel Word Vision and PowerPoint.
- Understanding and routine application of Good Manufacturing Practices Good Laboratory or Clinical Practices and Product Development Processes required.
- Demonstrates initiative ownership effective problemsolving selfmotivation and is a team player.
- Able to periodically travel internationally in support of projects when required.
Under Qualifications
What we offer:
- Excellent compensation/benefits package.
- Bonus and reward programs
- Discounted gym memberships
- Programs supporting work life balance
- Employee recognition program
- Professional and personal development programs
- Social events and spirit days
We are committed to diversity and inclusion and thank all applicants in advance; however we will be corresponding only with those selected for an interview.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act we are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process.
Recruitment Fraud please be aware of recruitment fraud. Novocol Pharmaceutical of Canada Inc. will never ask for banking information money or any personal information up front. We will only respond to official applications submitted through our careers site. In addition we will only use official corporate email addresses ( or ) to communicate with applicants. Should you be contacted without submitting an application please delete the message and advise your email provider.
Internal Job Posting Grade 10. The due date for internal applicants to apply for this role is May 8 2025.
Contract type
Permanent
Candidate criteria
Minimum level of education required
3 Bachelor
Minimum level of experience required
610 years
Job location
North America Canada Cambridge
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
