Project Manager QA (Innovative Quality)

Company: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Location: Troy
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

We are currently looking to fill a Project Manager, Quality Assurance position with our Innovative Quality team. We are looking for an upbeat, energetic and inclusive teammate to support the achievement of QA project objectives.In this role, a typical day might include the following:Change Planning and Logistics:

• Lead all aspects of planning and work cross-functionally to create change schedules based on supply chain demand forecasts and available capacity.
• Work with Document Control to assist in translating the bundle of change controls to demand on Doc Control resources and build a comprehensive schedule.
• Coordinate the process for urgent changes and pivots in the planned schedule and communicate required changes to the updated schedule.
• Maintain relationships with external departments such as manufacturing to schedule change activities and function as a leader between these areas to facilitate schedule adherence.QA Portfolio and Project Management:
  • Analyze data to identify bottlenecks, roadblocks, & hurdles across QA project portfolio.
  • Bring up endorsement of activities with potential impact to inter-project dependencies and cGMP practices.
  • Proactively engage in activities in order to meet schedules and resolve problems.
  • Lead cross-functional projects with many team members.
  • Collaborate with Functional Leads/Subject Matter Authorities in driving execution and resolving issues.
  • Ensure standardization of processes and practices for Project Management within the QA organization.
  • Provide leadership to deploy and maintain project management standard methodologies within QA and lead related subject matter knowledge transfer to other team members.
  • Work with leadership and project sponsors to ensure the alignment of the project portfolio with business needs and QA goals.
  • Develop project timeline, cross-functional results, and detailed timelines, as well as identify and lead project priorities and cross-project dependencies.
  • Drive team accountability for results, develop and deliver team recommendations to senior management, and create and meet all project achievements.
  • Identify skills needed for project management and deploy and maintain trainings and/or tools required for project leaders.
  • Build and/or support project management monitoring and control processes.
  • Perform other support responsibilities as requested.
  • Support QA project initiatives for a broad range of topics as the Innovative Quality group evolves.
  • May supervise, lead, or manage personnel.This role may be for you if you:
    • Have proven experience in a cGMP environment. Must be knowledgable in pharmaceutical/biotechnology processes
    • Have experience with planning, logistics and scheduling
    • Are familiar with Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and other project methodologies, PMP is a plus
    • Are skilled in motivating, presenting with and teaching/training others, using both technical and non-technical language to explain sophisticated subjects and processes
    • Are comfortable making decisions independently but demonstrates good judgment in calling out issues to management and QA colleagues
    • Are able to change the thinking of or gain acceptance of others in critical situations
    • Can influence and lead with and without direct line authority, and to engage others and lead an organization through continuous improvement and change is required
    • Have expertise in analyzing information of considerable difficulty and drawing valid conclusions; researching and capturing information related to customers, processes, systems; and running multiple projectsTo be considered for this role you must hold a BS/BA degree in Life Sciences or related field with the following amount of relevant experience for each level:
      • Associate Project Manager - 8+ years
      • Project Manager - 10+ years
      • Sr Project Manager - 12+ yearsLevel is determined based on qualifications relevant to the role.Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first steps toward living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive and diverse culture that provides amazing benefits including health and wellness programs, fitness centers and stock for employees at all levels!Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process. Please contact us to discuss any accommodations you think you may need.

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