Description
Summary
Responsible for leading the successful operational delivery of global, cross-functional R&D projects of strategic importance to CSL’s product portfolio.
Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities
1. Work closely with project leader to define strategy and operational tactics
2. Responsible for the preparation and management of project budgets, sensitivities, resources, project timelines, project scope and all other project documentation
3. Accountable for the accuracy and quality of reports to senior stakeholders
4. Lead cross functional development teams through tactical execution of project plans
5. Identify, manage and resolve project issues and mitigate risks
6. Ensure documentation of key team information, decisions, actions, modifications to scope, resources, timelines and milestones in project management systems is current.
7. Identify, evaluate the critical path, scenarios and challenge assumptions to increase robustness of project plans
8. Monitor performance vs. plan (budget and timeline)
9. Coordinate program updates to Sr. Management
10. Provide coaching and mentorship to more junior members of the R&D Global Project Management Department
Qualifications & Experience
Requirements
11. Required:Bachelor degree or equivalent in Science, Engineering, or a related field.
12. Preferred:An advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in Science or related field, Masters of Business
13. Administration (MBA) or equivalent
14. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification,
15. 7+ years’ experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
16. 5+ years’ experience as a project manager leading cross-functional project teams in a matrixed, global environment, In-depth knowledge in drug research, development and manufacturing processes
17. Demonstrated experience in delivering projects to meet business objectives on time, within budget and with quality
18. Outstanding influencing ability & collaboration skills
19. Proven success with building and developing matrix teams.
20. Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder groups
21. Excellent executive presence, communication & change management skills.
22. Exemplary project management skills
23. Highly proficient in the use of Project Management processes and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)
Our Benefits
CSL employees that work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits effective day 1. We are committed to the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. CSL offers resources and benefits, from health care to financial protection, so you can focus on doing work that matters. Our benefits are designed to support the needs of our employees at every stage of their life. Whether you are considering starting a family, need help paying for emergency back up care or summer camp, looking for mental health resources, planning for your financial future, or supporting your favorite charity with a matching contribution, CSL has many benefits to help achieve your goals.
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About CSL Behring
is a global biotherapeutics leader driven by our promise to save lives. Focused on serving patients’ needs by using the latest technologies, we discover, develop and deliver innovative therapies for people living with conditions in the immunology, hematology, cardiovascular and metabolic, respiratory, and transplant therapeutic areas. We use three strategic scientific platforms of plasma fractionation, recombinant protein technology, and cell and gene therapy to support continued innovation and continually refine ways in which products can address unmet medical needs and help patients lead full lives.
CSL Behring operates one of the world’s largest plasma collection networks,. Our parent company,, headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, employs 32,000 people, and delivers its lifesaving therapies to people in more than 100 countries.
We want CSL to reflect the world around us
At CSL, Inclusion and Belonging is at the core of our mission and who we are. It fuels our innovation day in and day out. By celebrating our differences and creating a culture of curiosity and empathy, we are able to better understand and connect with our patients and donors, foster strong relationships with our stakeholders, and sustain a diverse workforce that will move our company and industry into the future. Learn more .
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