Project Manager

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Key Responsibilities
Describe the key deliverables to be achieved by the post holder and the ongoing responsibilities of the role
Create, monitor and control accurate and integrated project plans against which resource demand is realistically recorded and understood to enable decision making (e.g. establishes and manages budgets and resource for both outsourced and internal activities.
Influence direction of project development utilizing data, scenario planning and insights to aid decision making.
Work effectively at the interface with other Project Managers and Project Team Members to integrate PTS plans with the overarching Medicines Development Plan.
Conduct periodic health checks of the PTS Project Plans to ensure quality of project planning and control.
Provide credible data, insight and recommendations to enable cross portfolio reviews and to facilitate project and resource prioritization discussions.
Ensure that a risk management plan is active and that is routinely discussed in the matrix team.
Comply with all corporate governance requirements, such as project information documentation and retention and compliance training.
Complete training and maintain competence against the project management curriculum including PMP or PRINCE2 certification. Maintain awareness of Project Management practice in the pharmaceutical and other industries.
The Project Managers in PTS will be expected to proactively contribute to a networked project management community across early phase and late phase development

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Knowledge/ Education / Previous Experience Required*

A. Educational Background
List any academic or practical education that must be obtained to be qualified to perform this role.
Minimum Level of Education* BSc with experience in the development or manufacture of pharmaceuticals
Area of Specialization* Life sciences, toxicology, DMPK, chemistry or bio/chemical engineering
Why is this Level of Education Required? An understanding of all aspects of developing a pharmaceutical, the manufacturing requirements and some knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry, regulations and requirements are important in this role.
Preferred Level of Education

B. Job-Related Experience
Describe what experience this position will require the job holder to have obtained in past roles within or outside of client  that would demonstrate a level of proficiency in the stated role.
Minimum Level of Job-Related Experience required

Knowledge and experience with the technical packages that are required to deliver a new medicine, whether from a toxicology background, disposition, or CMC.
• Ability to lead and influence matrix projects teams in the design and execution of project plans including utilization of resources (FTE and budget).
• A performance-driven individual, with a strong sense of urgency, exceptional organizational credibility, and deep understanding of the business.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of skills in all relevant components of project management, including management of scope, time, cost, quality, integration, influence & negotiation, communications, risk, and scenario planning across all project management focus areas (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing client R&D projects).
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• Demonstrated ability in relevant soft skills including change management, continuous improvement, conflict resolution and consensus building.

Practical experience in a previous project management role and, ideally, certification in PMP, APM or PRINCE2.

For more information, please contact

Shobha Mishra

973-967-3440

Shobha.MishraATartechinfo.com