Ascend Project Management
Project Manager (Supply Chain)
Ascend Project ManagementIreland5 days ago
ContractProject Management

Ascend PM are hiring a Project Manager to join our clients team, a multinational biopharmaceutical company based in Dublin. This is a great Contract opportunity to join a growing team. Initially 12 Month Contract with view to extend. Contact or email CV to [email protected] to find out more.


Job Description:


The External Supply Device team based in Dublin, has a requirement for a Project Manager to support projects in readiness for launch of high-volume supply of autoinjectors to the commercial market.


Key Responsibilities:


  • Understand the scope of work for each project as defined by the Director for Device Supply
  • Develop project charters aligned with scope of project
  • Establish resources required for successful execution of projects
  • Develop and manage project plans with clear objectives and milestone dates
  • Engage with internal and external stakeholders for successful execution of projects
  • Establish and maintain dashboards / scoreboards for each project to manage and communicate status
  • Apply lean methodologies in execution of projects and apply a lesson learned approach in the interest of continuous improvement
  • Defining and implementing an appropriate SKU strategy
  • Ensuring device specification requirements are met during manufacturing, storage, handling and transport
  • Implement an injection molding tooling maintenance and replacement strategy
  • Identify and implement improvements for volume scale up projects
  • Ensure suppliers meet receiving sites requirements
  • Streamlined procurement, manufacture, supply and payment processes


Qualifications and Experience:


  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Engineering or Supply Chain discipline
  • Project management experience in pharmaceutical operations
  • Experience in medical devices with specific understanding of MDR’s
  • Knowledge and experience in application of continuous improvement, operational excellence methodologies such as lean six sigma

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