Project Manager I&D

JOB DESCRIPTION:

PROJECT MANAGER I&D

About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples looking towards the futureanticipatingchanges in medical science and technology.

Working at Abbott

AtAbbottyoucan do work that mattersgrowand learn care foryourself and family beyourtrueselfand live a full will have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dreamof .

• A company recognized asa great placeto work in dozens of countries around the worldandnamed one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.

The Opportunity

This is a role based in Cali Colombia.

The I&D Project Manager is accountable for the end to end (E2E) management of regional pharmaceutical development projects from Business Case definition through development registration manufacturing readiness and launch across LATAM markets.

WhatYoullDo

The Project Manager acts as the single point of accountability for overall project performance driving alignment decision making and execution across all phases of the project lifecycle.

The role is also fully responsible for Planisware as the end to end project management system ensuring accurate timely and executive level reporting of project timelines milestones budgets risks and KPIs and translating project status into clear decision ready insights for senior leadership.

• End to End Project Leadership

• Own the E2E execution of multiple I&D / EPD projects from Business Case approval to product launch.

• Lead the definition of project scope strategy deliverables milestones timelines risks and dependencies.

• Ensure alignment between regional strategy and project execution.

• Act as the single point of accountability for project performance.

Project Planning Execution & Control

• Develop and maintain detailed E2E project plans including development regulatory tech transfer and launch readiness.

• Monitor project progress vs plan proactively identifying risks providing mitigation actions minimizing delays or cost deviations.

• Define and implement risk mitigation and contingency plans.

• Manage changes in scope (e.g. market inclusions) and assess impact on cost timelines and resources.

Technical & Feasibility Assessments

• Coordinate feasibility evaluations for internal development contract development and others.

• Lead cross functional inputs for: Development costs Preliminary COGs CAPEX and project timeline estimation

• Coordinate API sourcing strategy supplier evaluation and alignment across Procurement Development Quality and Regulatory.

Cross Functional & Stakeholder Management

• Lead cross functional and matrix teams without direct authority.

• Drive collaboration accountability and decision making across functions.

• Lead Business Case reviews kick off meetings governance reviews and regular project team meetings.

• Communicate clearly and transparently with stakeholders at different levels including senior leadership.

Project reporting

• Maintain Planisware as the official E2E project management system.

• Ensure data accuracy and alignment with LATAM and Global reporting requirements.

• Translate project status into clear executive dashboards and decision ready insights.

• Prepare and submit monthly project status and budget reports according to EPD governance.

RequiredQualifications

Pharmacist Chemist Engineer or related scientific discipline (required)
MBA and/or Project Management certification (PMI PMP) preferred
Advanced English proficiency required.

Experience:
10 years in the pharmaceutical industry including experience in development regulatory and end to end project management roles.

Proven experience managing multi country / regional LATAM projects

Position Accountability/Scope
Ability to quickly understand and execute a process
Ability to prioritize and assign urgency accordingly to tasks/projects
Ability to evaluate and escalate matters on an as needed basis
Strong time management skills and attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Demonstrated successes in working with a diverse group of team members and managing multidisciplinary teams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to work effectively under pressure and/or deadlines
Proven ability to work through and always overcome conflicts productively and while maintaining professionalism

PreferredQualifications

MBA and/or Project Management certification (PMI PMP) preferred

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