Description

• Can sit anywhere in US and work the business hours in their timezone. Please list location on resume. **Nice to Have- Smartsheets raw materials Pharma or biotech experience.** Less than a year at a prior employer is a red flag. The External Supply ES project manager for Media Chemicals and Excipients MCE will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in new raw material onboardings life-cycle management projects and continuous improvement initiatives. This will require working closely with both raw material suppliers as well as internal network functions within Operations including: Supply Chain Quality Process Development Manufacturing Global Strategic Sourcing and Finance. This is a unique opportunity for top professionals to join our international organization as a pioneer and leader in the development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Activities may include analyzing opportunities project management scoping chartering and strategy process improvement and change management activities. Beyond execution of day-to-day activities standardization and continuous improvement are integral to our Operational Excellence culture and an expectation for this stimulating and challenging role. Role and Responsibilities - Manage multiple cross-functional raw material onboarding life cycle management and operational excellence projects of medium to high complexity to ensure raw material supply assurance. - Oversee the activities of all operations aspects involved in onboarding and operational excellence projects to ensure raw material supply assurance. - Partner with internal and external cross functional teams manage onboarding related meetings minutes action items escalations and drive decision making process - Coordinate creation of/updating and archiving of onboarding related documents - Project management of resource planning generating and reporting metrics/ KPIs and presentation materials for management reviews and governance meetings - Responsible for building project plans and team assignments using Gantt charts estimating project cost and adhering to budget directing and monitoring work efforts daily identifying resource needs performing business quality reviews and escalating functional quality timeline and cost issues appropriately. - Utilize project management processes software and methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time within budget adhere to high quality standards and meet internal and external customer expectations. - Coordinate communication with all areas of the enterprise that impact scope budget risk and resources of the work being managed. - Lead continuous improvement projects that deliver measurable gain in quality efficiency and alignment within Amgen. Apply the knowledge skills tools of project management / Operational Excellence OE to ensure optimal execution of projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Preferred Experience - Managed and led medium to complex projects comfortable with change and uncertainty. - Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools resource management practices and change management techniques - Knowledge of business principles product development and commercialization or RD in a life science pharmaceutical biotechnology medical device cGMP environment. - GMP environment work experience and thorough understanding of biological/chemistry technology transfer processes and timelines - Strong analytical skills and knowledge of tools within MS Office MS Project Smartsheet ThinkCell and other software programs - Excellent leadership interpersonal skills and influencing skills vertically and horizontally with integrity. Process oriented with business acumen. - Strong organizational skills strategic networking self-motivation collaboration and flexibility. - Excellent interpersonal verbal communication and writing skills - Has demonstrated the courage and ability to solve technical problems and challenges in Teams. - Has proven communication skills presents confidently and convincingly at all level of the organization. - Expert skills in lead and managing people and teams management of diverse cultures and geographic locations conflict resolution with diplomacy. - Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment
  
  

Additional Skills Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Managed and led medium to complex projects, comfortable with change and uncertainty.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques
• Knowledge of business principles, product development and commercialization or RD in a life science, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device cGMP environment.
• GMP environment work experience and thorough understanding of biological/chemistry technology transfer processes and timelines
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of tools within MS Office, MS Project, Smartsheet, ThinkCell, and other software programs
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal skills, and influencing skills vertically and horizontally with integrity. Process oriented with business acumen.
• Strong organizational skills, strategic networking, self-motivation, collaboration and flexibility.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal communication and writing skills
• Has demonstrated the courage and ability to solve technical problems and challenges in Teams.
• Has proven communication skills (presents confidently and convincingly at all level of the organization).
• Expert skills in lead and managing people and team’s management of diverse cultures and geographic locations, conflict resolution with diplomacy.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment Bachelor degree OR Associate degree and 4 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 6 years of experience
  
  

Experience Level

Entry Level

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity Inclusion

At Aston Carter, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DEI Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  
  

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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