Associate Director, Project Management, Tech Ops

Entity: CSL Behring

Job Category: Research Development & Sciences

Job Family: R&D Project Management

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Broadmeadows, Victoria, Australia

Employer Reference: R-275516

CSL's organization is accelerating innovation to deliver greater impact for patients. With a project-led structure and a focus on collaboration, we’re building a future-ready team that thrives in dynamic biotech ecosystems. Joining CSL now means being part of an agile team committed to developing therapies that
make a meaningful difference worldwide.

Could you be our next Associate Director, Project Management? It is a hybrid role and is three days onsite. You will report to the Project Management & CDMO Lead.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with project leader to define strategy and operational tactics
• Responsible for the preparation and management of project budgets, sensitivities, resources, project timelines, project scope and all other project documentation
• Accountable for the accuracy and quality of reports to senior stakeholders
• Lead cross functional development teams through tactical execution of project plans
• Identify, manage and resolve project issues and mitigate risks
• Ensure documentation of key team information, decisions, actions, modifications to scope,resources, timelines and milestones in project management systems is current.
• Identify, evaluate the critical path, scenarios and challenge assumptions to increase robustness of project plans
• Monitor performance vs. plan (budget and timeline)
• Coordinate program updates to Sr. Management
• Provide coaching and mentorship to more junior members of the Tech Ops organization
• Independently responsible for overseeing and leading the successful delivery of global, cross-functional projects of strategic importance to CSL’s product portfolio.
• Oversee and/or lead the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closure of projects at the project or program level.
• Provide direct input and/or lead the cross-functional development of a global project or program strategy.

Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• Nice to have: Advanced degree in a relevant field (MSc, PhD) or MBA (or equivalent experience)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent project management experience,
• 10+ years’ experience in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry
• 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
• Demonstrated experience in delivering projects to meet business objectives on time, within budget and with quality.