Job Description

We are excited to announce the formation of the Advanced Manufacturing Partnerships Division (AMPD), which brings together the Nucleic Acid Solutions Division (NASD) and BIOVECTRA Inc., A part of Agilent. This new division aims to align advanced manufacturing capabilities, expertise, and resources to foster greater innovation and operational excellence.As part of AMPD, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a team of dedicated professionals committed to making a significant impact in the industry. Join us in our mission to revolutionize advanced manufacturing and contribute to the success of NASD and BIOVECTRA.At BIOVECTRA, we are passionate about improving patient care by manufacturing better therapeutics. As a contract drug manufacturing organization (CDMO), we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. Our Windsor, Nova Scotia facility is a leading manufacturer of world class biologics using aseptic microbial fermentation. Developing and validating the biological methods and assays required to test these materials produced is part of the full suite of our Windsor facility offerings. Our team combines a global reach with a strong sense of community, fostering a workplace built on teamwork, respect, professionalism, and quality. We embrace diversity and strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment.We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager based at our Windsor, Nova Scotia location who will serve as the primary communication conduit between BIOVECTRA and its clients. This individual acts as the internal advocate for all client projects, provides communication to internal team members and external clients, to ensure project milestones are met and strategic objectives are aligned. The Senior Project Manager will ensure a standard of excellence in project management and client relationships with BIOVECTRAs key programs and/or key projects portfolio.The Senior Project Manager will work independently to manage all aspects of the program, reports to the Director of Project Management. Please note, this is an onsite role and must be routinely present at the Windsor, Nova Scotia location.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, internal/external relationship management, communications, resources, budget, change, and risks.
• Provides leadership to core project team(s) by building and motivating cross-functional team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
• Utilizes a strategic level of technical and operational program knowledge to engage operational leadership and provide proactive clarity to all contributors during all key project inflection points to drive the best potential outcome (e.g., initial onboarding, life cycle progression clinical delivery, process validation and commercial preparations).
• Participates as a member of the contract acquisition team during late-stage discussions to finalize contracts. Will assist the team in identifying barriers to meeting timelines, budgets or achieving service/product quality and providing potential solutions.
• Adhers to BIOVECTRAs Health and Safety Policy as outlined in CP0010 Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Statements of Principle, and Responsibilities

KEY POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• 8+ years of project management, or similar experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industries, or client facing product management experience in the pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical industries.
• Proven ability to provide a strategic level of technical and operational program knowledge to engage operational leadership and provide proactive clarity to all contributors during all key project inflection points to drive the best potential outcome (e.g., initial onboarding, life cycle progression clinical delivery, process validation and commercial preparations).
• Provides coaching and mentorship to Project Managers and/or Project Coordinators on project management principles and best practices.
• Experience reviewing statements of work and determining if timelines and deliverables are attainable and aligned with the stated timelines and budgets.
• Proficient in the utilization of internal project management tracking and reporting tools to convey current projects status, visible to all team members. Ability to manage and report all project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating across leadership.
• Conducts regular project reviews, as well as retrospective analysis following completion of a project, to ensure opportunities for improvement in future project management process are identified, documented, and implemented.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of the PMO Playbook, including best practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the organization.
• Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations.
• Strong relationship-building skills, demonstrated by high client satisfaction levels.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation) and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands.
• Proficient with Microsoft tools (Word, Excel, Project, Teams, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Travel as required.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Emotional intelligence
• Leverage Diversity
• Organizational Intelligence
• Develop Others
• Facilitate Transformation

EDUCATION:

• Post-Secondary Education with an Undergraduate degree. B.Sc. in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering preferred.
• M.Sc. would be considered an asset.
• PMP designation would be considered an asset.

• BIOVECTRA offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Interested candidates are asked to apply by choosing the Apply Now button.

Individual accommodations due to a disability are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, actual or perceived sexual orientation. BIOVECTRA is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Please view this description as a general overview, but not a mandatory comprehensive list. If you feel passionate about our efforts and believe that you have the skills to contribute and lead in this role, apply! We thank all interested parties; however, only those applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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