Project Manager

Responsibilities and Duties:

Located in Raleigh (RTP area), NC and reporting to the Operations Director of US, you will be responsible for supporting & leading the Project Management requirements for our client’s projects.This role will work closely with and support our process engineers with projects in all FEL stages and requirements, and requires a solid understanding of pharmaceutical and/or biopharma engineering as well as manufacturing processes & practices.

• Participate in the clients’ user requirements analysis and project definitions
• Lead all phases of the projects and ensure they are in accordance with the agreed scope, timelines and budget
• Manage and support the interdisciplinary team on site
• Report project progress to clients
• Work collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary design teams
• Chair project team meetings and provide technical direction
• Facilitate daily contractor coordination meetings to ensure seamless sequencing of activities
• Support positive client interactions and sub-consultant interface
• Perform technical and cGMP audits on client’s sites
• Pursue opportunities for business development and future growth of the organization across various local geographies

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in the area of Project Management for the pharma or biopharma industries (life science)
• BS degree in Process Engineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Biopharma Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related fields

• Excellent knowledge of pharmaceutical industry regulations (GMP, ICH, etc.), operations and facilities and document management

• Consulting engineering experience an asset

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership, relationship management, and organizational planning and project management skills, in addition to technical knowledge
• Entrepreneurial mindset and desire for business development.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Ability to influence clients, suppliers and peers into adopting « best practices » in the engineering field
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, listening and interpersonal with the ability to transfer knowledge to others
• Capability to engage and energize others to reach their fullest potential and performance
• Versatility in disciplines other than the one academically trained for is highly desired
• Proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite
• Have flexibility to travel to external manufacturing sites as needed

Travel
Travel up to 20% of time is expected for this position.

Come join a company that is currently expanding across multiple geographic areas in North America – both Canada and the US. Laporte offers a competitive salary and benefits and an environment that promotes work-life balance and professional growth.