EHR Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects involving the planning, design, and implementation of EHR (electronic health record) software applications. Oversees all aspects of projects. Being an EHR Project Manager sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of project. Builds and maintains working relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved in the projects. Additionally, EHR Project Manager prepares project status reports. Requires Epic, Cerner, or similar product certification. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The EHR Project Manager work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be an EHR Project Manager typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Project Manager
About Cell Therapy:
In Operations we turn molecules into medicine, and are unified in our commitment to deliver more medicines to more patients more quickly. In essence, we are the critical link that brings innovation from our science labs to patients around the world. From our quality labs to commercial manufacturing, we share a common purpose to ensure our high-quality medicines reach patients when they need them, where they need them, with the ultimate goal of improving their daily lives. We’re achieving all of this while continuing to accelerate our operational excellence through innovative science, Lean ways of working, and evolving digital technologies.
Using cell therapy to halt and reverse disease, restore damaged organs, and, ultimately, cure many life-threatening conditions is now a realistic goal for our scientists and operators, who are working at the cutting edge of regenerative medicine. Across our R&D and manufacturing organizations, we are investing in internal capabilities to help us realize our ambition to discover and deliver next-generation cellular therapies. Leveraging institutional expertise in biologics engineering, gene editing and immunology, we are uniquely positioned to develop cutting-edge technologies to advance cell therapies in the treatment of disease areas with high unmet medical needs.
About Rockville Manufacturing Center (RMC):
Our role in Operations is to bring these promising therapies from the lab to life through a rigorous process of development, manufacturing, testing and supply. Our fast-paced, growing environment provides a wealth of opportunity and global opportunities to learn from other teams, embrace lifelong learning and build capabilities, setting your own direction and pace for your long-term career. Our Rockville Manufacturing Center (RMC) cell therapy facility located in Rockville, Maryland is the newest addition to our global supply network of nearly 30 manufacturing and supply facilities in 16 countries. This manufacturing facility aims to make a direct contribution and immediate impact to patients by delivering life-saving cell therapies. It’s challenging but highly rewarding work, involving hundreds of talented people throughout the manufacturing lifecycle along with supporting office functions. Every day at AstraZeneca we work hard to deliver life-changing medicines to patients, along with taking time to have fun and celebrate our accomplishments. From catered site festivities to competitive events, community outreach activities, environmental and wellness showcases and team-building events, we take time to recognize our achievements.
Introduction to Role:
Join us at AstraZeneca, a global leader in cell therapy, where we are using innovative techniques to halt and reverse disease, restore damaged organs, and ultimately, cure many life-threatening conditions. Our fast-paced, growing environment provides a wealth of opportunity and global opportunities to learn from other teams, embrace lifelong learning and build capabilities. As a Project Manager in our cell therapy facility in Rockville, Maryland, you will have the chance to break new ground and leave a collective legacy.
Accountabilities:
As a Project Manager, you will deliver low to medium complexity projects and strategic programs across multiple functions and sites. You will be accountable for project team execution, processes, and capabilities within the Cell Therapy PMO. Your role will involve collaboration with manufacturing sites, other functional project managers, other PMO leads, Cell Therapy teams, subject-matter experts, key partners, functional leads, contract manufacturing organizations, outside testing labs, site, and senior management.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- BS in Engineering, Science, or related operations/manufacturing field
- Minimum 3 years’ of Project Management experience
- Minimum 2 year experience in the pharmaceutical, biopharma or GMP industry; must be familiar with pharma or biopharma GMP
- Demonstrated track record of success in managing multiple project teams
- Serve as a coach and mentor to non-career Project Team Leads
- Takes appropriate initiative and accountability
- Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and communication skills
- Strong team management skills
- Comfort with ambiguity and fast pace
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical or biopharma industry in a manufacturing, technical, or related role
- Technology transfer, manufacturing scale-up, or new product launch experience
- Experience leading virtual teams in a matrixed environment
- Experience presenting to or communicating with senior management
- Project Management certification (PMP)
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.