Job Title : Project Manager
Location : Waterford, County Waterford
Company : Horizon
Salary :
Open Date : 2023-01-09
Close Date : 2023-05-09
Working at Horizon is more than a job – it’s personal. For us, success is measured by the numbers that matter most – the number of lives we touch, the number we change and those we work tirelessly to help save. We’re a team of agile, out-of-the-box thinkers who are inspired to do more because we know we’re a part of something bigger. We strive to build meaningful careers at a company whose values we share because when we live up to our potential, we help others live up to theirs. Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, Technical Operations Project Management the Project Manager provides Project Management expertise. The position holder is the Project Manager for local and global cross-functional teams supporting the development and commercial products. The Project Manager plans and executes product-specific projects and business process improvement initiatives which are in line with Horizon Pharma’s strategic goals. Responsibilities:

• Establish, lead and manage cross functional project teams to support all Technical Operations activities towards product development and commercial supply
• Focus on projects driving manufacture and development of biologics drug products for commercial product and lifecycle management into and from the Waterford site
• Organize activities to ensure project completion within scope, on schedule and within budget, including detailed reporting
• Identify risks, prepare mitigation and contingency plans and manage escalation of issues to Senior Management
• Facilitate team meetings including setting agenda, providing meeting minutes and drive actions
• Create and maintain consistent project documentation
• Ensure team conflicts are resolved in a professional and timely manner
• Participate in identifying and implementing improvements to project management processes, tools and infrastructure

Work jointly with Team Leads and Subject Matter Experts to:

• Manage, guide and motivate assigned global, cross-functional teams
• Lead teams in preparation of project objectives that support organizational goals
• Lead teams in preparing presentations and documents for technical audiences as well as for reporting to Senior Management
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and budgets

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering with experience in Project Management, including independently managing or leading cross-functional teams
• Minimum 5 years experience in the Pharma or Biotech Industry preferably with on-site manufacturing exposure
• Proven track record of success in Project Management within Pharmaceutical Development and / or Technical Operations experience essential
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects including scope management, timeline, budgets and action item follow up in a global, cross functional team setting
• Experience in manufacturing / development of biologics drug substances and drug products is a plus
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities under tight deadlines
• People management experience preferred
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
• Ad hoc travel in Europe and in the US will be required as part of this role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Professional, proactive demeanor.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Horizon Core Values & Competencies:
Growth

• Manages Ambiguity
• Strategic Mindset
• Demonstrates Self-awareness
• Cultivates Innovation
• Develops Talent

Accountability

• Drives Results
• Ensures Accountability
• Decision Quality

Transparency

• Courage
• Collaboration
• Instills Trust

#LI-Remote Horizon Therapeutics plc is an equal opportunity employer. Horizon will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law.

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