A Global Clinical Supply (GCS) Manila Project Management and Business Operations Officer role is available within the GCS Manila Operations team based in Makati, Philippines. The position will report to the Head of GCS Manila Operations.

The selected candidate will join a cross functional global team to provide project management and business operations expertise.  In addition, this role will be responsible for supporting the establishment and maintenance of tools for forecasting workload and business operation metrics.  The GCS Manila Operations Project Management and Business Operations Officer must have an understanding and knowledge of fundamental project management principles and concepts, be highly organized, have strong communication and interpersonal skills and is willing to be an active member of the team while working in a highly matrix environment.   This role will enable efficient GCS Manila operations through a good understanding of the breadth of projects as well as seamless execution and timely delivery. The selected candidate will build strong partnerships with functional and partner lines. In addition, this role will not only create compelling presentations and reports, but also support all communication needs of the GCS Manila Operations team. 

Role Responsibilities

• Supports the overall operations of GCS Manila; including hiring, communicating, and project planning, in conjunction with other team members
• Oversees projects from ideation through completion, including initiation, planning, execution and monitoring of activities required for timely completion of project objectives.
• Leads day-to-day planning, help to prioritize activities, deliverables, and special projects, as well as perform financial, strategic and operational analysis
• Prepares organization’s business operational metrics, including budget and financial projections as well as trends for identifying opportunities and recommendations for action.
• Executes established norms as well as policies and procedures for a project including, but not limited to a project charter, team membership, communication plan, master project schedule, etc.
• Develops and manages project execution plans, including forecasting and identification of both short and long-term project resource projections (FTEs and financials)
• Effectively manages project teams ensuring good cross-functional communication.
• Assists in the coordination and publishing of agendas, general meeting support, documenting meeting minutes, issues log, decision logs, metrics, and other key communications across multifunctional project teams and sub teams.
• Establishes a strategy of continuous risk management that enables proactive decisions and actions throughout a project’s life cycle
• Delegates and manages tasks among team members to drive execution of project deliverables and minimize risk.
• Collects, reviews, and communicates project status through all levels of management with regard to resources (people and funding/costs), timelines, stakeholder management, and deliverables that influence project performance and completion
• Provides feedback on project team and team member performance.
• Provides operational support for team calendar management, event logistics, organizational tasks, writing, and project management activities
• Supports communication needs of the GCS Manila Operations teams by authoring, editing and/or distributing content within the team and the broader organization
• Creates and maintains tools and resources to help improve communication efficiencies across the team
• Establishes strong, trusting partnerships across the organization while driving key initiatives, cross-functional projects and ensuring effective communications and deliverables.

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree (MBA preferred) in a relevant field with at least 7 years of proven experience and training
• Proficient communication and presentation skills
• Possess high emotional intelligence, self-motivation, and be a strategic & analytical- thinker
• Highly resourceful individual who thrives in a fast-moving, complex environment
• Must be enthusiastic, hands-on, results-oriented, and a team player.
• Strong attention to detail and exercise integrity as well as good judgment when handling confidential documents and information.
• Previous experience working with software supporting business operations (e.g. MS Project, MS Office) and intermediate/advanced knowledge of MS Office required

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in pharmaceutical industry  and supporting cross functional global teamsare a plus
• Knowledge in design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere) and other digital media channels

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