[Hiring] Global Senior Project Manager @Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Role Description

The Global Project Manager (GPM) will lead cross-functional teams in the management and execution of projects, ensuring successful delivery on time, within scope, and within budget. S/He will be responsible for managing full project lifecycles, from project proposal to completion and operational handover.

The GPM will work with all relevant stakeholders, including project sponsors, the portfolio lead, program leads, governance/steering teams, and assigned project team members to initiate, plan, and execute cross-functional projects to required quality standards. The individual will manage several projects and will be responsible for leading the project teams to successfully deliver on project objectives, effectively identifying and managing project risks and resolving project issues.

The GPM will be results driven, with the ability to manage projects in a pharma/bio-pharmaceutical environment, while maintaining focus on quality and compliance. S/He will provide strong stakeholder communications to facilitate successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable expertise in Project Management
• Management/Leadership skills
• Communication and Partnering
• Influence and Persuasion
• Continuous Improvement
• Problem-Solving / Analytical Skills
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• In-depth knowledge in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Requirements

• Practical experience of project management, within global pharma/bio-pharmaceutical or similar environments.
• Proven track record of independently managing/leaving cross-functional project teams to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Ability to create, maintain, and execute detailed project plans using Microsoft Project, and/or other planning tools used by the company.
• Strong advocate of project management tools, techniques, and disciplines.
• Demonstrated project finance management, to review, compile, report on project finances.
• Experienced in robust project risk management, proactive mitigation of project risks.
• Strong organisational capability, with the ability to lead cross-functional project teams, with members from diverse backgrounds and geographies.
• Experience at managing internal matrixed and external collaborations, alliances and other relationships through influencing without direct authority.
• Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build relationships effectively across all layers of a global organisation.
• Skilled in managing differing perspectives and fostering consensus in decision-making processes.
• Continuous improvement mind-set, with desire to improve professionally through applying industry best practices and data analytics in pursuit of project delivery excellence.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Ability to prioritise and create clarity from ambiguity to give clear direction to the team.
• Experience at guiding project teams in critical thinking and timely resolution of project life cycle issues, employing a solution-oriented approach to mitigate delays and risks.
• Strong analytical skills, ability to establish detailed project plans with identified critical paths and interdependencies.
• Adaptability and flexibility to manage a diverse range of projects by applying robust project management practices, tools, structure, and know-how.
• Demonstrated knowledge of successfully managing change projects within the pharma/bio-pharmaceutical environment.
• Ability to maintain a strong focus on quality within a pharmaceutical environment, ensuring that all aspects of the project comply with relevant standards and policies.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA) and the ability to navigate compliance and quality standards.
• Strong change management expertise, navigating change within a matrixed environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Flexible paid vacation

Company Description

Jazz Pharmaceuticals is a global biopharma company whose purpose is to innovate to transform the lives of patients and their families. We are dedicated to developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases — often with limited or no therapeutic options. We have a diverse portfolio of marketed medicines, including leading therapies for sleep disorders and epilepsy, and a growing portfolio of cancer treatments.

Our patient-focused and science-driven approach powers pioneering research and development advancements across our robust pipeline of innovative therapeutics in oncology and neuroscience. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide.