Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager

Agility, Impact, Methodology. Do you exhibit these values and wish to be around others that do too? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where agility, adaptability, and high standards go hand in hand? Are you driven to make a meaningful impact, whether through your work, your support of others, or your commitment to your community? Are you motivated by a disciplined, science-based approach that ensures consistent excellence, safety, and integrity in everything you do? If these statements resonate with you, Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing (GRAM) welcomes you to apply to join our community of dedicated individuals improving lives every day!

Overview of this Position:

The Associate Project Manager assists with the management of external technology transfer and commercial manufacturing projects and ensure they are completed successfully and within established timelines. The Associate Project Manager is detail-oriented and possesses strong organizational, communication, and project coordination skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers. Assist with the creation of project schedules, risk management plans, assignment of responsibilities, tracking of action items and critical path activities, and management of day-to-day operational aspects of projects and scope.

This role focuses on pharmaceutical product development, technology transfer, manufacturing, and commercialization activities and is not an Information Technology (IT) project management position.

Non-Negotiable Requirements:

• Training or education in project management or equivalent knowledge and experience.
• Demonstrated leadership working with teams.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be open to working in a 24/7 manufacturing environment and have availability to flex schedule to host customers while onsite.
• Flexibility to support operations across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, based on business and customer needs. Approximately 50% of working time will be dedicated to supporting 2nd and/or 3rd shift operations.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in a pharmaceutical environment preferred.
• Familiarity with project management techniques, timelines, tools, and software preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Project Management, Life Sciences, or another related discipline, plus a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the pharmaceutical, medical device, regulated laboratory, or related industry. Candidates with degrees in other fields or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

• Assist with the leading, planning, and implementation of customer projects.
• Host clients onsite and provide support during customer visits, manufacturing activities, and key project milestones.
• Demonstrate flexibility to support operations across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, based on business and customer needs. Approximately 50% of working time will be dedicated to supporting 2nd and/or 3rd shift operations.
• Act as a liaison between customers and team members. Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships.
• Assist with the planning and definition of the project scope, milestones, risks, goals, and deliverables through implementation of change controls, tech transfer plans, and templated project management tools.
• Assist with the management of the project budget and resource allocation.
• Attend and facilitate regular status meetings with project team followed up with meeting agendas and minutes to all stakeholders.
• Assist in the creation and participation of delivering well-organized presentations.
• Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion; Identify opportunities for improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.
• Provide support for shipping non-routine samples.
• Communicate effectively with customers to identify needs and facilitate potential solutions with the project management team.

Full job description available during formal interview process.

What Sets GRAM Apart from Other Employers:

BENEFITS starting day 1: Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits are available to you and your family on your first day of work, with the company paying a portion of the cost! Once eligible for the 401(k) program, all your contributions are immediately 100% vested, and you are immediately vested in GRAM contributions as well. We also offer generous off-shift premiums!

Paid VOLUNTEERISM starting day 1: GRAM encourages giving back to our community by offering 16 hours of paid volunteer time per calendar year!

PAID TIME OFF: You choose how to use this time for your vacation, sick, or mental health needs! PTO: Full-time employees accrue up to 104 hours of paid time off per calendar year, with this amount being prorated your first year. WELLNESS TIME OFF (WTO): In addition to PTO, employees earn 1 hour of wellness time off for every 30 hours worked, to use how you choose.

PAID HOLIDAYS: We offer 10 paid holidays per calendar year with immediate eligibility!

PAY: Depends on Experience and is discussed during the interview process.

If you meet the required criteria listed above, GRAM welcomes you to apply today!