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Project Control Lead - Biotechnologies Capital Projects

Project Control Lead - Biotechnologies Capital Projects

United States Posted 2024-02-26

Project Control Lead – Biotechnologies Capital Projects

WuXi Biologics is a leading global open-access biologics technology platform offering end-to-end solutions to empower organizations to discover, develop, and manufacture biologics from concept to commercial manufacturing. WuXi Biologics’ achievements are a direct result of the efforts made by our employees. We have built an extraordinary team motivated by our PROUD culture of Passion, Reward, Opportunity, Unity and Determination. WuXi Biologics offers exciting job opportunities and careers around the globe. We currently employ over 12,000 people and provide services to more than 600 customers worldwide, including all the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies.

Summary:

As a Project Control Lead for Biotechnologies Capital Projects, you will play a critical role in overseeing and managing the financial, schedule, and performance aspects of capital projects within the pharmaceutical industry. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure effective project planning, monitoring, and control throughout all phases of project execution. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including project managers, engineers, procurement specialists, and finance professionals to ensure project objectives are met within budget, scope, and schedule constraints.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning:

· Develop comprehensive project control plans encompassing cost, schedule, scope, and quality management strategies.

· Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to establish project baselines and performance metrics.

Cost Management:

· Monitor project budgets and expenditures, identifying and addressing cost variances.

· Conduct cost forecasting and analysis to support project decision-making.

· Implement cost control measures to optimize project financial performance.

Schedule Management:

· Develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring alignment with project milestones and objectives.

· Monitor schedule performance, identify schedule risks, and implement mitigation strategies as needed.

· Coordinate with project teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and constraints.

Performance Reporting:

· Prepare regular project status reports, highlighting key performance indicators and project metrics.

· Communicate project progress, risks, and issues to project stakeholders and leadership.

· Provide insights and recommendations for improving project performance and efficiency.

5. Risk Management:

· Identify project risks and develop risk mitigation plans in collaboration with project teams.

· Monitor and assess risk exposure throughout the project lifecycle, proactively addressing emerging risks.

· Escalate critical risks and issues to project leadership for timely resolution.

6. Change Management:

· Manage project scope changes, assessing their impact on project objectives and deliverables.

· Facilitate change control processes, ensuring proper documentation and approval of scope changes.

· Monitor and track changes to project scope, schedule, and budget.

7. Stakeholder Management:

· Establish and maintain effective communication channels with project stakeholders.

· Coordinate stakeholder meetings and reviews to gather feedback and ensure alignment on project objectives.

· Address stakeholder concerns and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

8. Quality Assurance:

· Collaborate with project teams to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements.

· Implement quality control measures to monitor and evaluate project deliverables.

· Facilitate quality audits and inspections to verify compliance with project specifications.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.

· Minimum of 10 years of experience in project controls, preferably within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.

· Proficiency in project management tools and software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and/or SAP or others.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and trends.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

· Proven track record of successfully managing project budgets, schedules, and risks.

· Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards governing pharmaceutical capital projects.

· PMP or equivalent project management certification is desirable.

Key Attributes:

· Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision.

· Results-driven with a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.

· Strong leadership and team-building skills.

· Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

· Adaptable and resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks.

· Continuous learner with a growth mindset

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability

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