Project Manager

Project Manager

Advance your career while advancing medicine

About APC

APC Ltd is an award-winning and rapidly growing pharmaceutical process research company, with headquarters in Dublin, Ireland.  In the space of 5 years, our science and technology driven solutions have pioneered innovation in the sector, and we now partner with 8 of the top-10 pharma and 5 of the top-10 biotech firms in the world.

From our world-class facility, our highly capable and qualified team delivers specialised chemical and process engineering solutions.  Powered by novel technology and world-class scientific research, we help companies accelerate the development & launch of their medicines.

Our rapid growth has come from a commitment to excellence, a drive to innovate and the desire to develop a challenging, creative and rewarding environment for our team. 

Role Purpose

APC’s Project Managers work closely with the world’s leading biopharma and pharma companies to deliver projects that accelerate the delivery of the world’s most exciting medicines.

The Project managers work in close partnership with The Medicine Accelerators world class technical and operations teams to ensure our clients Medicine goals are met in a complex and fast-moving environment. 

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Project Management Excellence for assigned projects

Position Overview:

• The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating the successful execution of client projects from initial process transfer into APC to completion of the process development program and transfer back to our clients or to our GMP manufacturing suite, VLE.

• This individual will manage timelines, budgets, resources, and client relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and internal quality processes.

•  The Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams and be the key point of contact for clients, ensuring seamless communication and successful project outcomes.

Project Planning & Execution:

• Lead the project management process for drug development and manufacturing projects, including timelines, resource allocation, milestones, and deliverables.
• Oversight of program delivery via APC’s knowledge management platform iACHIEVE.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans for each phase of the project, ensuring that client expectations and regulatory requirements are met.
• Monitor and track project progress, adjusting plans as needed to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Client Relationship Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring regular and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage client expectations, ensuring that all milestones and deliverables are met to their satisfaction.
• Address client concerns or issues, resolving them quickly and maintaining strong, positive relationships.

Cross-functional Team Leadership:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams consisting of scientist, engineers, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, manufacturing, and other departments.
• Ensure that all team members are aligned with the project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members to ensure productivity and high-quality output.

Budget & Financial Management:

• Manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring that projects remain within financial constraints.
• Work closely with finance and operations teams to provide accurate cost estimates, track spending, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure that any deviations from the budget are communicated promptly to senior management and clients.

Risk Management & Problem Solving:

• Identify potential risks to project timelines, budgets, and quality, and proactively develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Resolve project-related challenges and escalate issues to senior leadership when necessary.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions as needed to maintain project success.

Continuous Improvement:

• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal processes, procedures, and best practices to drive and support the ambitious growth of The Medicine Accelerator
• Work with our CMC to define, create, trial and document new service offerings across the Medicine Accelerator Value Chain to support our customers to meet their complex needs.
• Gather feedback from clients and internal teams post-project to identify areas for improvement and enhance future project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

Experience

• Minimum of 3- years’ industry experience in technical or project management
• Proven experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects in drug development, production, or manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of GMP, regulatory guidelines, and quality assurance processes.
• Experience managing client relationships and ensuring the timely delivery of services.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong project management skills, including proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or similar.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Personal Characteristics

• Excellent organisational and planning skills with an ability to prioritise and to meet set deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Flexible and able to adapt within a changing environment
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to build internal business relationships.

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If you believe you have the capability required and the interest in being part of this dynamic rapidly growing organisation, we would like to talk to you.

The closing date for applications is 28th February 2025

The salary is negotiable and dependent on the experience of the successful candidate.

APC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all employees. All employment decisions at APC are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regards to gender, ethnicity, age, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other status protected by Irish law.

Similar vacancies arising in the coming 6 months may be filled from this group of applicants.