Technical Project Manager
Zoetis

The following base pay range reflects the anticipated base pay for this position if a selected candidate were to be located in California Base pay may vary based on location and other factors.

Base Pay Range: $105,000 - $162,000

This position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation. The position is also eligible for long-term incentive.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental coverage, and retirement savings benefits along with paid holidays, vacation and disability insurance.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

States considered: California

Position Summary:

The Technical Project Manager is responsible for forming and leading project teams, developing technical project plans, reporting project status to the Leadership Team via updates to PWA and Power BI, communicating, documenting and managing project activities according to good project management practices. Project types will focus on NPI projects but may include other projects such as, continuous improvement, capital expenditures, co-development (partnering with VMRD), and product transfers within and outside the network. The role is responsible for ensuring projects are executed safely, on time, and on budget.

Position Responsibilities:

With minimal supervision provide technical project management support for new product introductions, site to site technology transfers and continuous improvements projects.

• Leading up to 5 projects simultaneously with medium levels of complexity.
• Delivering the portfolio of new products to the business by leading the co-development and launch teams.
• Provide project leadership for technology transfers between the manufacturing sites.
• Co-ordinating the site team to develop project plans in support of the business strategy.
• Ensure projects are prioritized appropriately within the platform.
• Planning and budgeting project resources required to execute projects to meet project timeline.
• Developing and maintaining project management best practice globally.
• Promote and ensure global project management standards are developed and adhered to.
• Train and support others in project management tools and best practices.
• Report out frequently on the progress of projects to senior management and call out areas of concern or support needed to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Technical liaison to both internal and external sites as needed.
• Work with other team leaders on sharing of technical knowledge across the businesses supported by team.
• Responsible for working with US, International and EU Regulatory groups within Zoetis to develop and execute strategies for filing, defending, and launching new products .

Organizational Relationships

• Working very closely with VMRD, Manufacturing, QA/QC, Procurement, RA and Commercial organizations.
• May need to manage external supply relationships with CMO organizations.
• Expected to work with minimal supervision at this level.

Resources Managed

Financial Accountability

Accountable for ensuring projects are managed to the project budget

Supervision

NA

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education

• BS degree in engineering, biology/microbiology, chemistry or chemical engineering is required.

• Experience

• 7 years of industry experience, minimum of 3 years directly applicable job experience in diagnostics
• Three or more years of experience in general and technical management of projects with demonstrated ability to resolve technical issues, addresses validation requirements, prepares and administers budgets.
• Demonstrated expertise in areas of diagnostics/biodevices production, Quality control, Compliance, Regulatory Affairs and product development will be considered strongly.
• Additional key attributes desired are demonstrated ability to function and influence in a team/matrix environment, good interpersonal skills, communication skills, and computer skills.
• Some travel may be required.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrated expertise in Project management including the use of project management tools. Prior people leadership experience is a plus.
• Project management qualification is desirable
• In depth technical knowledge of software, hardware, consumables, analytical methods, formulation and materials is highly desirable.
• Understanding and appreciation of the complexities of diagnostic equipment and test systems.
• Working knowledge of key regulatory authorities (USDA, EMA, VMD and FDA).

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Requirements:

• Lifting
• Sitting
• International travel may be required
• Standing
• Walking
• Gowning into production areas

Full time

Regular

Colleague

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Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of "@zoetis.com". In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.

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