Job Description
The Project Manager primary role is to coordinate and execute global Business Improvement-related projects within the Eurofins Pharma Discovery division.
The Business Improvement Team is in charge of key strategic transversal projects that include but are not limited to:
- New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
- Operational Transformation projects
- Commercial Transformation projects
- Lean deployment initiatives
- Real Estate / Facilities Footprint changes
- Sales, Finance and Client Services Process re-engineering
The responsibilities of the Project Manager include but are not limited to:
- Working closely with key stakeholders from different sites / regions to facilitate and drive projects until completion according to a stage-gated process;
- Escalating potential concerns in deliverables or unforeseen issues, and soliciting feedback from leaders in implementing contingency plans to mitigate risks;
- Reporting project status to support project portfolio transparency on progress, timeline, resources and budget;
- Ensuring proper documentation of all key project deliverables and uploading documentation on internal document management system (SharePoint);
- Sharing and implementing lessons learned across projects and stakeholders as needed, as well as participating and leading continuous improvement activities.
- Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
- Regular attendance and punctuality
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Owns the accountability and responsibility of delivering to client needs and timeliness
- Provides cross-functional support to other departments as required
- Adjusts work hours as needed to meet client deadlines
- Adheres to site environmental health and safety (EHS) requirements
This position is accountable for routinely interfacing with Discovery leaders to strategically schedule, plan, and execute decision-making, goal-oriented meetings, while capturing action items, updating documentation, and following through to ensure that goals and objectives are met.