Some opportunities happen only once in a lifetime - like a job where you have the chance to change lives. At Alexion, people living with rare and devastating diseases are our Guiding Star. We are driven to continuously innovate and create meaningful value in all we do to help patients and families fully live their best lives. We value the uniqueness and diversity of our employees and recognize that nurturing the diverse perspectives and strengths of our people translates into innovative breakthroughs for patients.

This is a Fixed Term Contract

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this role is to project manage and successfully execute the launch activities for assigned new product launches into Alexion Operations (NPI) along with product country extensions. The role has a global focus, and as such requires a strong ability to work across all areas of the business, with stakeholder communication a priority.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Project manage introduction of new products into commercial supply operations
• Project manage assigned market extension launches globally
• Manage multiple launch projects simultaneously
• Establish detailed project plans, identifying and managing project dependencies and critical path.
• NPI Programme Risk Management
• Matrixed resource management
• Maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders so that assigned projects are implemented successfully.
• GMP Change Control management & compliance reporting
• Supporting department manager with KPI Development & reporting
• Develop other NPI team members skillsets across project management tools & methodologies
• Support process improvement initiatives to ensure the NPI launch process is scalable to account for future demands.

Essential Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ experience in Global/EMEA supply chain or a product supply/management function
• Project management experience in Pharmaceutical or related environment
• Proven track record of leading complex, multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in supply chain or a product supply/management function
• Capability to lead and manage teams in a matrixed environment
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of GMP
• Excellent computer skills with experience in Microsoft project
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A self-starter with a drive for improvement and compliance

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal PM certification
• Degree level educated or equivalent Qualification

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Alexion is a global biopharmaceutical company focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and commercialization of life-changing medicines. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Alexion has offices around the globe and serves patients in more than 50 countries. Further information about Alexion can be found at: www.alexion.com.

Alexion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where every single person can belong because of their uniqueness. The Company will not make decisions about employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment based on race, color, religion, creed or lack thereof, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, marital status, pregnancy, (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), parental status (including adoption or surrogacy), military status, protected veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, mental illness or other characteristics protected by law. Alexion provides reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of candidates and employees. To begin an interactive dialogue with Alexion regarding an accommodation, please contact accommodations@Alexion.com. Alexion participates in E-Verify.

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