Biocon is a research-driven, global healthcare company with a strong matrix of capabilities along the biopharmaceutical value chain. Focusing on unmet medical needs in cancer, diabetes and inflammatory diseases, it offers novel therapies on a platform of affordable innovation.
Biocon together with group companies employs more than 2500 employees with approxmimately Rs 1,000 crore turnover and is expected to grow further during the current financial year.
Post: R&D Project Management & Strategy
Job description
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The candidate is primarily responsible for successfully coordinating and collating various projects update on a regular basis and sharing the same with the President of R&D.
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The candidate will work closely with the R&D core committee and help design effective strategies which is aligned with the BU objectives.
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Work with R&D core committee and individual BUs for annual budgeting and objective setting exercise
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The candidate is required to ensure that project plans are working on schedule (including budget and timeline) and ensure regular update to the R&D core committee.
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Develop and implement project budgets. Optimize R&D return on investment, undertake cost benefit and breakeven analysis of existing and proposed new projects ventures including both process and product development. Compilation and review of annual and monthly R&D project budgets and monthly spend projections.
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Compiles project plans for assigned projects and coordinates project team meetings. Coordinates with business units, operations, suppliers and functional leaders as needed to ensure specific cost, time and/or regulatory standards are met. Communicates regular updates on project status to R&D core committee.
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The candidate must be proficient in a wide range of project management skills, including maintenance of complex schedules, development and management of project budget, change control, cross-team leadership, risk mitigation and internal/external communications.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to define scope and translate business strategy into project objectives, work plans, timelines and budgets.
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Monitor and maintain project metrics on budget, schedule, resource allocations, issues, risks, and scope change to ensure project performance.
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Be adept at rallying team members and customers to an approach through root cause analysis, logical deduction, personal presence, and meeting management.
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Drive team meetings and deliver timely and accurate meeting recaps and status.
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Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
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Create a positive environment by working collaboratively, energizing others and encouraging continuous improvement from project teams.
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Works closely with R&D Core Committee on short and long term R&D Strategy
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At direction of President R&D, takes up special projects critical for R&D deliverables and strategy
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Assist President R&D with strategic presentations for diverse audiences
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Identify resources needed and work with departmental heads to identify individual responsibilities.
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Candidate Profile:
MSc/MPharm/MBBS/MTech/BTech (ideally with an MBA from a premier institution) with at least 2 years’ experience in R&D or Project Management.
Sound scientific knowledge preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to present information to a wide level of audiences; from non-technical individuals to PhD-level scientists to executive management.
Additional Information:
Experience: Min. 2 Year
Location: Bangalore
Education: M.Pharm, M.Sc, MBBS, MBA, M.Tech, B.Tech
Industry Type: Pharma/Biotech/Clinical Research
Functional Area: R&D
End Date: 31st Dec., 2013
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