Company Information You Matter to Cambrex. Cambrex is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) that provides drug substance development and manufacturing across the entire drug lifecycle, as well as comprehensive analytical and IND enabling services. With over 40 years of experience and a team of 2,000 experts servicing global clients from North America and Europe, Cambrex offers a range of specialized drug substance technologies and capabilities, including continuous flow, controlled substances, liquid-phase peptide synthesis, solid-state science, material characterization, and highly potent APIs. Your Work Matters. At Cambrex, we strive to build a culture where all colleagues have the opportunity to: + engage in work that matters to our customers and the patients they serve + learn new skills and enjoy new experiences in an engaging and safe environment + strengthen connections with coworkers and the community We’re committed to attracting and nurturing a passionate team of valued professionals in our fast-paced and growing company. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes healthcare, life insurance, planning for retirement, and more! Your Future Matters. Known for our customer-focused scientific and manufacturing excellence, as well as our strong commitment to quality and safety, we offer a range of career and growth opportunities across our global network of locations. Together with our customers, we aim to improve the quality of life for patients around the world. Start a career where You Matter by applying today! Job Overview The Project Manager 2 is responsible for providing project management support and coordination to cross-functional project teams and clients ensuring that project deliverables are accomplished as outlined in the project’s development plan. In addition, this position will help coordinate project progress and completion with business operations to ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition. Routinely coaches and mentors and may lead team members based on business needs. Responsibilities • Manage client(s) portfolio across Cambrex sites & cross functional teams. • Develop Full Scale Project Plans & Project Resource Requirements • Reconcile Project Level Strategy with Overall Organizational Capacity & Strategy • Effective communication of client needs and escalations. • Identify and analyze issues and mitigate risks to project deliverables. • Escalation of critical project risks to management • Meeting Scheduling & Attendance • Meeting Notes & Action Item Tracking • Track Project Task Progress and Completion dates • Financial Monitoring & Milestone Invoicing Events • Participate in resolution of business-related conflicts. • Participation in business-related decisions and actions for managed projects • Promote a safe environment for themselves and their cross-matrix team. • Supervise and plan duties with external firms (auditors, etc.) • Comply with the general policy of the company. • Drive key initiatives around operational excellence and site improvement programs • Host onsite customer visits • Escalate client feedback. • Facilitate change(s) of scope. • Mentoring of PM staff as needed • Work closely with your direct manager and Site Leadership when making decisions for programs supported. • Ability to effectively present status updates and business correspondence • Ability to listen and respond well to external customers, partners and colleagues at all levels. • Provide an advanced level of customer service (Internal and External) • Ability to negotiate and manage conflict. • Able to manage client requests professionally and in a timely manner. • Complete understanding of project related finances and status for project deliverables • Intermediate experience with application of project management techniques and tools. • Prioritizes tasks according to business objectives and can pursue several objectives simultaneously. • Knows how to obtain support from different stakeholders Qualifications/Skills • Moderate understanding of CDMO industry, Cambrex capabilities and pharmaceutical life cycle. • Computer understanding in Microsoft 365 Office Suite (word, excel, power point, teams, etc.) o Must Have: ability to create Gantt charts. Skills / Abilities: • Highly goal and result oriented. • Strong interpersonal skills • Strong, Effective Communication (verbal & written) • Time Management and Scheduling • Highly organized • Advanced Business Acumen • Ability to work in a fast-paced cross-functional team. • Tackles problems with enthusiasm and curiosity • Treats colleagues at all levels with respect. Education, Experience & Licensing Requirements Education & Experience • A bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in the life sciences with minimally 4+ years of related industry experience including at least 2+ years of managing projects (preferably in the capacity of a Project Manager). • Qualification in project management (PMP certification) or equivalent preferred. Supervision Received: General SupervisionExercises independent judgment in developing methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new assignments.May seek management direction for problems of diverse and/or complex scope. Travel: As needed (0 – 10%) Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those 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 may be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to talk and hear. The Effective Date: August 2023 3employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. The employee may be occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee may be required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Environment and Protective Equipment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 may be occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The employee may be required to gain access to lab, manufacturing or clinical areas for inspections or work discussions. The employee is required to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment to perform the job duties. Such personal protective equipment may include but is not limited to: safety eyewear, various types of respirators/breathing apparatus, lab coats, gloves, etc Cambrex is committed to providing a safe and productive work environment. All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a comprehensive pre-employment screen. The pre-employment screen may consist of several components including but not limited to a drug test, criminal record check, identity verification, reference checks, education and employment verification, and may vary based on federal, state, and local laws. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration. All requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Cambrex Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, age, marital status, disability/handicap, genetic information, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state, and/or local law.