Project Manager II

RESILIENCE is creating the first sustainable ecosystem for advanced biopharmaceutical manufacturing. We’re building a robust, dynamic, and diverse network of manufacturing capability and talent – investing in innovation every step of the way.

We provide high-tech, end-to-end manufacturing and development solutions to ensure the medicines of today and tomorrow are accessible to all in need. This includes complex medicines, such as cell and gene therapies, viral vectors, and vaccines; as well as proteins and the next generation of medicines.

RESILIENCE believes in access to quality and innovation for all. Our adaptive facilities serve partners big and small. We continuously invest in R&D for next generation manufacturing and development, freeing our partners to focus on the discoveries that impact lives.

We offer customized and scalable processes, the highest quality and regulatory capabilities, and world-class facilities. Through manufacturing that’s faster, more flexible, and less risky, we safeguard the quality of critical medicines and protect the resilience of a vital supply chain.

JOB SUMMARY:

Resilience Biotechnologies Inc. is working with multiple clients and projects at any point in time. The responsibility of the Project Manager will be to successfully manage and execute a variety of internal and/ or external projects (scope, costs, timelines, revenue, etc.). Projects can cover any of the following areas: production site transfers, product development, supplier qualifications, scale up/down process changes, process improvements, system implementations, etc.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fully accountable to manage 4-6 medium or 2-3 large projects with coaching from the Manager of Project Management & Client Support:

• Plan, monitor and ensure completion of all activities outlined in the client Statement of Work (SOW) for each project.

• Prepare change orders for changes of scope in a timely manner.

• Manage the project scope, timeline, resources, deliverables, costs, revenue, margins, risks and issues. Create and maintain project plans within the enterprise project management system. Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans.

• Manage client satisfaction by managing client expectations effectively.

• Predict and resolve project issues and resources constraints within the team with minimal assistance.

• Establish and practice standard project reporting procedures with clients and internal management (i.e. minutes, agendas, etc.). Manage action items and ensure timely close out.

• Work with Production and Development Planning services.

• Identify operational issues to Senior Management and work with them to resolve.

• Facilitate positive team member interactions and manage conflict with minimal assistance.

• Ensure clear, concise and timely communication of project status, tasks and actions.

• Collaborate with Materials Management and Master Scheduler to prioritize projects that will improve the supply chain.

• Ensure involvement and active participation in projects of all necessary departments within Resilience.

• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• University degree in science related field

• 5 years related experience; preferably in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical

• 1-3 years pharmaceutical product development or commercial operations experience

• 5 years project management experience

• Good knowledge of Canadian, US, and European Good Manufacturing Procedures

• Strong leadership and conflict resolution skills

• Well organized and detail oriented

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal English) skills, as well as the ability to motivate and influence

• Good knowledge of Continuous Improvement techniques

• Demonstrated, well developed analytical skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Direct experience with biological products

• Project Management Professional certification

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to be effective in a highly productive team environment and within high pressure deadline-oriented situations.

• High level of relationship building, judgement, problem solving, influence, persuasion and negotiation for both internal and external clients.

• Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and to client and team personalities.

• Ability to work independently in an unstructured environment.

BEHAVIOURAL:

Demonstrated ability to apply the following behavioral competencies on the job:

Decision Making: Utilizing effective process to make decisions within responsibility area.

Problem Solving: Anticipating, analyzing, diagnosing and resolving problems.

Organization and Planning: Utilizing logical, systematic and orderly procedures to meet objectives. Use of and aligned with enterprise systems.

Flexibility: Agility in adapting to change.

Interpersonal Skills: Effectively communicating, building rapport and relating well to all kinds of people.

Goal Orientation: Energetically focusing efforts on meeting a goal, mission or objective.

Creativity: Adapting traditional or devising new approaches, concepts, methods, models, designs, processes, technologies and/or

Systems.

Leadership: Achieving extraordinary business results through people.

This job profile provides an overview of the minimum requirements of the job and does not include all of the duties inherent, included or associated with the job or with the performance of the job. The Company reserves the right to make changes to the job profile as it sees fit to meet the needs of the organization.

Resilience offers employees a robust total rewards program including equity, an annual cash bonus program, a RRSP/DPSP with a generous company match, a very competitive healthcare, dentalcare, vision care, life, LTD, and AD&D benefits package, fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits, flexible time off, paid holidays, pregnancy and parental leave top-up plan, tuition reimbursement, and employee referral program. Our target annualized base pay hiring range for this position is $96,000.00 - $120,750.00. Actual base pay is dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s geographical location, relevant experience, qualifications, skills and knowledge. Excited about Resilience and the biomanufacturing revolution? We encourage you to apply and start a conversation with one of our recruiters.