Upsher-Smith

Project Manager

Upsher-Smith$81K — $101K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of pharmaceutical experience covering supply chain from development to manufacturing.
  • Strong meeting leadership and communication skills with teams and clients.
  • Proven ability in relationship management with internal and external customers.
  • Thorough understanding of cGMP and relevant global regulatory standards.
  • Solid knowledge of manufacturing, packaging, and early-stage development processes.
  • Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project scope, budget, and timelines, potentially overseeing Project Coordinators.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for external clients and internal stakeholders on projects.
  • Host client visits to enhance collaboration and communication.
  • Prepare detailed project proposals and comprehensive plans.
  • Chair regular meetings with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment and clarity.
  • Identify and allocate necessary project resources effectively.
  • Monitor and report progress regularly to stakeholders and clients, ensuring transparency in project status.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to achieve project goals and compliance with deadlines.
  • Develop new business proposals to attract clients and expand service offerings.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
  • Paid time off and flexible work arrangements.
  • Professional development opportunities for career growth.
  • Employee wellness programs and resources to support overall wellbeing.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program and mental health resources.
Full Job Description
Position Status

This is a permanent fulltimeposition part of our PDS (Pharmaceutical Development Solutions) Team. This job posting reflects a current vacancy within the organization. The position is active, approved, and intended to be filled as part of our staffing needs. This posting is for an existing and currently open position.

General Description

Oversee, monitor and report on Projects across the Mississauga Manufacturing site. Responsible for projects including:
  • New Product transfers into Bora Mississauga including managing schedule and budget. New market launches or product line extensions for existing products at site. Identify where opportunities lie for increased revenue within projects.
  • Manage requests and prioritization for new projects by aligning resource across the site, identifying future requirements.
  • Manage project budgets to target.
  • Pass on information required, as key site contact, for new business proposals when requested by business development.
  • Ensure GMP requirements are met for all group activities.


Key Responsibilities
  • Manages project scope, budget and timelines and in some instances, manage Project Coordinators.
  • Be the main point of contact with external clients and within the site for relevant projects.
  • Host client visits.
  • Prepares project proposals and plans.
  • Chair regular client/Bora meetings and exhibit clear communication to clients.
  • Identifies and obtains appropriate project resources.
  • Monitors and reports project progress at regular intervals to key stakeholders (on site) and clients.
  • Leads cross functional project teams to ensure project deliverables and timelines are met.
  • Ensures all activities are completed in a compliant manner and adheres to cGMP requirements.
  • Develop new Business proposals for clients.


Experience and Skills
  • Minimum 3 years Pharma experience across a range of functions to understand the end to end supply chain from development to commercial manufacturing.
  • The ability to lead meetings, communicate effectively with project teams, clients and key stakeholders.
  • Good relationship management to interact with internal and external customers.
  • Good knowledge of cGMP and global regulatory standards required.
  • Solid understand of manufacturing, packaging and early stage development.
  • Detailed oriented.


Education

Required:
  • Bachelor of Science.
  • PMP Certification.


Preferred:
  • Science/Project Management.


Working Conditions
  • Mainly office environment with minor visits to production area to host clients.


Additional Information

In accordance with Ontario's pay transparency requirements, candidates will be notified when they are no longer under consideration or once the vacancy is closed. Updates regarding application status may be communicated via email or through the online applicant profile, where applicable.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing, and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.

Compensation Range

$81,240 - $101,550

Benefits Include:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' wellbeing, including:

-Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

-Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance

-Retirement savings plans with employer contributions

-Paid time off and flexible work arrangements

-Professional development opportunities

-Employee wellness programs and resources

-Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health Resources

About Upsher-Smith

Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is a pharmaceutical company headquartered in Maple Grove, Minnesota. The company was founded in 1919 and is now a subsidiary of Sawai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Upsher-Smith develops, manufactures, and markets prescription and over-the-counter products in the areas of women's health, dermatology, cardiology, and neurology. The company has a strong commitment to quality and innovation, and is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients.
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