Description
One of our clients, a multinational company in the pharmaceutical industry currently requires a Project Manager Officer with experience in the production of a vaccine
Start: ASAP
End: 31/12/13
Location: South of Brussels
FUNCTION DESCRIPTION:
Mission Title: Project Manager Officer (PMO)
* The PMO is responsible for development and management of projects plans that results in integrated delivery of the project on time and within budget/resources expectations to support the Product leader
and appropriate stakeholders
* He/she will ensure appropriate planning and tracking of timelines, resources, risks and scope, recommending alternative strategies to keepthe project within thresholds or ensuring escalation to
Product Head
* The PMO will develop true partnership with key stakeholders
* She/he is also accountable for proactively communicating key information of the project (eg decisions, milestones, actions) toall relevant stakeholders and to ensure documentation and archiving
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The PMO will, in partnership with the Product Head:
- Develop, update and communicate robust and predictable project plans utilising project management best practice
- Drive execution, coordinate and track progress of project schedule(s) against agreed milestones, costs and resources across departments.
- Proactively identify deviations from schedule/budget and any otherissues, evaluate options and implement optimal solutions within a defined timeframe through appropriate interactions with Task Force members.
- Drive preparation for key decisions at appropriate governing bodies
- Ensure identification of project risks and creation of risk register for the project, manage the register on an ongoing basis
- Ensure relevant and timely communication around projects to relevant stakeholders, ensure that project planning information is accurate and up to date.
- Provide project management expertise and leadership
PREREQUISITES:
Education:
- University degree, scientific frame with appropriate PM methodology qualification or adequate PM experience
Specific skills:
- Scientific English skills (write/speak fluently)
- Presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, communication skills
Knowledge & experience:
- Scientific basis, data analysis and interpretation
- Understanding of the development phases of a vaccine (phases of clinical development, regulatory requirements)
- An aptitude for process management
- Analytical, logical thought process with strong information organisation/management skills
- Effective time management, ability to clearly identify priorities and manage multiple tasks
Tags: Project Manager, PM, Gestion de Projets, Vaccines, Vaccins, Pharmaceutical