Position Summary:

The Senior API Technical Project Manager will provide global leadership and technical project management support for APIs at both internal manufacturing sites and external Contract Manufacturing Organizations (CMOs).  In addition to leading API technology transfer teams, the project manager will serve as an API Subject Matter Expert (SME) within Veterinary Medicine R&D (VMRD), Global Manufacturing and Supply (GMS), and the API CMO network for Zoetis.  This role is directly tied to Procurement and Global External Supply to ensure continuity of API supply.  The Senior API Technical Project Manager will have an active role in evaluating suppliers and processes, process troubleshooting, development of continuous process improvement projects, and providing support for the development of New Chemical Entities (NCE) and second generation technology through collaboration with VMRD

Position Responsibilities:

•            Be SME for API processes and provide guidance and options to API Steering Committee to resolve compliance and sustainability issues

• Lead API transfer teams providing technical project management support and technical expertise across the manufacturing network, including internal and external sites

•            Provide GMS API expertise and input regarding preferred process technologies on co-development and launch teams (NCEs)

•            Develop and maintain relationships with colleagues within the GMS and VMRD networks to identify potential value-creating opportunities for API manufacturing processes

•            Facilitate the flow of sufficient information from all sources to fully understand customer needs, and follow up to ensure business requirements are fully met

•            Participate in complex troubleshooting and problem-solving activities across the manufacturing network promoting utilization of the DMAIC process

•           Identify and mitigate quality and supply risks related to API

•            Keep abreast of technological advances specific to API technologies, applying new techniques where appropriate

•            Participate in due diligence efforts and technical assessment of CMOs to support evaluation of potential sourcing options/changes

Education and Experience:

•            BSc degree in chemistry or chemical engineering is required, MSc or PhD desired

•            15 years of industry experience, minimum of 5 years of API process chemistry experience

•            Project Management experience, managing cross functional teams, including internal departments and external collaborators

• Mastery of scientific principles, practices, and theories with broad API experience

•            Demonstration of strong skills in organic chemistry and API manufacturing

•            Skilled in applying statistical methods to API process performance

Technical Skills Requirements:

•            Effective interpersonal skills 

•            Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross functional environment

•            The ability to confidently assert a technical position

•            Foster a productive environment that encourages teamwork and commitment to results

•            Strong understanding of regulatory and quality requirements

•            Proven record of consistent performance

•            Demonstrated capability to effectively apply knowledge, lead multiple activities and balance priorities

•            Commitment to delivering results

•            Demonstrated excellence in planning and organizational skills

•            Comprehensive demonstrated skills in communication (oral and written) – particularly technical writing

Physical Position Requirements:

•            This role is based in Ireland or the US, with travel, including international travel, as needed (~15%)

• Proven competence in organizing, planning (quarterly/annually), personal learning, delegation, managing & measuring, process management, problem solving, and ability to lead or support multiple teams, groups, functions, key projects or processes.

• Comprehensive demonstrated skills in communicating (oral and written) effectively with diverse individuals/groups, facilitating trust, understanding, growth and continuous improvement and developing effective empowering and enabling employee, business and customer relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to work in diverse environment and internationally.

• Fluent in English. Other European languages are considered as a plus.

• Willingness to travel 25 - 30%.

Full time

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Summary of our Benefits

In addition, to being part the world leading animal health company focused on the needs of those who raise and care for animals we offer a range of benefits such as competitive salary, bonus, 25.5 days holiday per annum plus public holidays, a defined contributory pension plan, private medical insurance for you and your family and empowered flexible working, to name a few. Please note that the benefits outlined are subject to change based on organization decision.

Senior Manager – GMT Pharma

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