Project Manager
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Syner-G BioPharma Group and Sequoia Biotech Consulting recently merged in September 2024, uniting two industry leaders to create a new force in life sciences consulting. By combining our expertise in product development, regulatory strategy, quality and compliance and commercial manufacturing, we are positioned to deliver fully integrated solutions across the development continuum.
We are helping to enhance human health. This merger strengthens our ability to accelerate groundbreaking therapies and help clients navigate the complex life sciences landscape with greater agility and confidence. Together, we form a leading life sciences consultancy dedicated to empowering organizations to overcome complex challenges and accelerate the speed to market, scale and quality of life-saving innovations.
We work across a diverse range of clients and projects, supporting many organizations through the most critical phases of the drug discovery, approval, product development, technology transfer and commercial manufacturing process. We also equip our partners with the tools, knowledge and expertise to streamline operations, enhance quality and ensure compliance.
Syner-G BioPharma Group was recently honored with BioSpace's prestigious "Best Places to Work" 2025 award, for the second consecutive year, along with many other award-winning programs to make a career here truly life-enhancing. These recognitions are a testament to our commitment to fostering a positive and engaging work environment for our employees, with a particular emphasis on culture, career growth and development opportunities, financial rewards, leadership and innovation.
At Syner-G and Sequoia, we recognize that our team members are our most valuable asset. Join us in shaping the future, where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a meaningful impact.
For more information, visit www.Sequoiabiotech.com/ or www.Synergbiopharma.com
POSITION OVERVIEW:
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee and manage the planning and execution of shutdown projects. This role requires a deep understanding of project management principles, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate with various teams to ensure successful shutdown and restart of operations. The Shutdown Project Manager will be responsible for defining objectives, timelines, and responsibilities, and ensuring all systems are brought back to GMP state.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
(This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)
- Establish clear objectives for the shutdown project, including scope, goals, and deliverables.
- Develop detailed project timelines with critical milestones and assign responsibilities to team members.
- Coordinate with shutdown planning and execution teams, including utilities, maintenance, small cap, and large cap project management teams, to ensure seamless integration of activities.
- Develop comprehensive planning documentation, including timelines, risk assessments, contingency plans, and communication plans.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential issues and develop contingency plans to mitigate risks.
- Create and implement communication plans to ensure timely updates to all stakeholders throughout the shutdown process.
- Draft the shutdown plan document and align with quality engineering to ensure systems are brought back to GMP state.
- Oversee the execution of the shutdown plan, ensuring all activities are completed on time and within budget.
- Work closely with quality engineering to ensure all systems are validated and compliant with GMP standards upon restart.
- Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and provide regular updates to senior management.
- Identify and resolve any issues that arise during the shutdown process, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance future shutdown projects.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
Technical Experience:
- 7-12 years of experience in project management, with a focus on shutdown projects in the biotech, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing industry.
- Proven experience in coordinating with utilities, maintenance, and project management teams.
- Strong background in developing planning documentation, including timelines, risk assessments, and communication plans.
- Knowledge and experience working with GMP regulations and quality standards.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent leadership and team coordination skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit, as well as to lift and carry objects such as books and files weighing up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.
TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM:
We define total rewards as compensation, benefits, remote work/flexibility, development, recognition, and our culture with programs that support each of our reward pillars. This includes a market competitive base salary and annual incentive plan, robust benefit offerings, and ongoing recognition and career development opportunities. Employees also enjoy our generous flexible paid time off program, company paid holidays, flexible working hours, and fully remote work options for most positions and the ability to work “almost anywhere”. However, if a physical work location is more for you, we have office locations in Greater Boston; San Diego, CA; Boulder, CO; and India.
COMPENSATION:
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $120,000.00/year in our lowest geographic market up to $130,000.00/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a position at Syner-G. Currently, Syner-G is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
LEGAL STATEMENT
Syner-G BioPharma Group and Sequoia Biotech Consulting are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Syner-G BioPharma is an E-Verify employer.
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