Job Description Summary

The primary responsibility of this role is to drive the execution and coordination of one or more projects critical to network optimization / operations strategy, and to coordinate oversight of strategic projects across the Life Sciences ISC Network. Specific areas of focus for project/program management include maintenance of the master project schedule and budget, ensuring robust communication between cross-functional/cross-site/cross-region team members, regular status reporting to key stakeholders, and off-cycle issue escalation as required. Specific areas of focus for oversight responsibilities will include routine leadership reviews, off-cycle issue escalation, and coordination of all required reporting across segment projects. This role may be capitalized or may flow to segment expense, depending on project size/scope and focus on any given time.

• Develops and employs project management tools to ensure proper organizational structure, project planning/scheduling, budgeting, and governance.
• Ensures that all routine team meetings and other communication is occurring at required intervals to ensure program success.
• Develops communication tools and documentation for stakeholders such as Monthly Dashboards, Annual Scorecards, Key Decision Documentation and Quarterly updates, as well as periodic cross-team/function updates and workshops.
• Manages project risk assessments, mitigation plans and problem-solving efforts, and directs project resources to focus on the development and implementation of strategic plans.
• Manages the virtual teaming environment, including virtual training and equipment testing as required.
• Coordinates business process integration across project team locations.
• Addresses legal and regulatory project issues globally.
• Tracks product global demand vs capacity vs project schedule with key commercial and planning stakeholders, and escalates to leadership for awareness and action, to meet customer demand.
• Owns the capital and expense budget as defined in the approved project; addresses gaps and challenges as required to keep the project on track. Meets financial business demands over the years of the project.
• Organizes the ongoing technical transfer process with GIE team members for current and future phases.
• Leads and escalates issues to the Network Optimization Steering Committee and/or Strategy & Transformation Steering Committee, and to broader organization leadership as required.
• Ensures that all Change Management and Knowledge Transfer activities are planned and executed to deliver on program commitments.
• Partners with the receiving Plant Manager to build the organization, budget, training, and all other program requirements to ensure a successful transition and startup.
• Facilitates effective communication between team members. Leads resolution of team specific issues and escalates issues as appropriate.

• BA/BS in business, science or engineering; MBA or master's degree in science or engineering is desirable.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive manufacturing/operations leadership experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, device, or diagnostic manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in project/program management roles.
• Familiarity with injection molding and high-speed, automated assembly processes is considered a plus for Specimen Management PMO support.
• PMP certification and Microsoft Project experience considered a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and drive change effectively in global business environment
• Effective interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to influence without authority
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including presentation and meeting facilitation skills across all levels of the organization
• Effective goal setting, and ability to work efficiently and effectively to meet tight timelines
• Demonstrated ability to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Effective analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, including business and financial analyses
• Ability to work effectively with different cultures
• Demonstrated ability to promote teamwork and motivate and manage exempt level personnel
• Strong inclination and passion for continuous improvement