Key areas of accountability and budget responsibility, if applicable:
* Serve as the Tech Transfer Project Manager and primary point of contact, linking the Global Process Owner and Sending Unit teams with the Brazil local Project Management team.
* Ensure effective execution, communication, and timely escalation across local and global stakeholders.
Responsibilities
* Lead a cross‑functional team of technical experts (multiple locations)
* Identify resource needs to support project activities; align resource allocation with global and local sponsors
* Provide clear visibility of short-, mid-, and long‑term deliverables
* Develop detailed activity plan, define and monitor KPIs for deliverables
* Support the development of integrated project schedule in alignment with the endorsed execution strategy
* Track and document changes to the established TT strategy; obtain endorsement for strategy changes
* Schedule and organize hands‑on activities at the Receiving Unit; support the team’s readiness
* Organize regular project review and technical meetings with the Sending Unit and global teams
* Establish and maintain the project risk register; develop and track mitigation strategies
* Collaborate with key stakeholders (Quality, product operations, Supply Chain, Network Strategy, Sending Unit leadership team) to provide project inputs and develop strategies to minimize project impact
* Report project status, risk/issue and proposed mitigation to Global/local leadership team (Dir/VP level).
Education and Experience Requirements
* BSc or MSc in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a comparable discipline
* Demonstrated expertise in managing large, international projects and/or programs
* Proven experience collaborating with external partners
* Fluent in English and French; Portuguese is a plus.
Key Skills, Abilities, and Competencie
* Self‑directed and proactive, with a strong drive to deliver results
* Proven ability to lead teams in complex global, matrix environments (internal global/local models and business partnerships) and drive effective collaboration
Job Description Template
* Strong CMC/tech transfer (TT) expertise, preferably in large molecules
* Proven experience defining and implementing project execution strategies across Quality, Supply, Procurement, and Manufacturing within applicable legal and regulatory frameworks
* Strong knowledge of common project management tools/platforms (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet)
* Project management certification preferred
* Cultural openness: open‑minded with strong communication and interpersonal skills; adaptable to working in a global environment.
Complexity and Problem Solving
* Leadership: provide direction and motivation to cross‑functional teams; gather inputs to support informed decision‑making; prioritize effectively and anticipate potential delays
* Conflict resolution: able to address disagreements constructively and foster a positive, collaborative, and supportive work environment
* Clear and concise communication (oral and written): able to convey complex technical information in an understandable way to a wide range of stakeholders (team, management, external partners)
* Effective cross‑cultural communication and stakeholder management
* Problem‑solving: quickly identify potential challenges and develop practical solutions to address them
* Adaptability: open to change and able to adjust plans and strategies as new information becomes available; able to see the big picture and work effectively with ambiguity.
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