Cipla- Project Management - NPL - Vikhroli

Job description

Job Title:Project Manager Division - IPD Department: PM Job Purpose The New Product Launch Project Manager  in  IPD (Integrated Product Development) function is responsible for leading and coordinating all cross-functional activities required to bring new  products from late development phase through launch and into steadystate commercialization in  USA  market. Scope: The role ensures alignment among R&D,TT,  Regulatory, Manufacturing / Supply Chain, Quality, Medical Affairs, QP, Market Access, Commercial, and other relevant functions to meet launch objectives (timelines, budget, quality, regulatory, market readiness). Key Responsibilities Launch Planning & Strategy Develop, maintain, and drive launch timelines, ensuring all functions (R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Supply, Commercial, Access) are aligned. prepare  Approval  and Launch plans  (Gantt charts/Excel/MSP) with critical pathways and milestone activities Define launch readiness criteria; lead Launch Readiness Reviews Assist in Go/No-Go” decision points along the product launch lifecycle Crossfunctional Coordination Act as single pointofaccountability for the launch project; manage crossfunctional teams Ensure regulatory, quality, and manufacturing requirements are met per country / region business goal Work closely with Global and Local/Regional teams to align strategies, resources, and deliverables Risk & Issue Management Identify launch risks early; propose mitigation plans Track issues, escalate when needed, ensure resolution to maintain timeline/budget Forecasting & Supply Readiness Collaborate with Supply Chain / Manufacturing on capacity, inventories, firstorders Ensure packaging, artwork, labeling, and other logistical components are ready Regulatory ,IP & Market Access Monitor regulatory submission status - coordinate regulatory/approval strategy Ensure market access, pricing, Agreements , QTA, Declarations ,Licenses  requirements are considered in launch plan Understanding and driving of : review time FDAs  queries , variation filings and  timelines Performance Tracking & Continuous Improvement Define metrics & KPIs for launch success (e.g. time to market, budget adherence, firstsales targets After launch, conduct postlaunch reviews, capture lessons learned Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Regularly report to Senior Management / Steering Committees on launch status, risks, financials Ensure transparency among all internal stakeholders (Global, Regional, Local) Budget & Resource Management Manage launch Trajectory  for  long term visibility by  driving  best case  base case scenarios , NPL project budget; ensure resources (people, external vendors) are available and optimized Required Qualifications & Skills Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences / Pharmacy / Chemistry / Engineering or equivalent; advanced degree (MSc / MBA / PhD) preferred Experience Min 10 years of experience in pharmaceutical / biotech / life sciences industry, specifically in product development, product launches, or project management Experience working in IPD or similar integrated functions is a big plus Experience with regulatory submissions & approvals in  USA Experience managing crossfunctional, matrixed teams (global, regional, local) Core Skills Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage multiple concurrent launches Risk assessment and mitigation mindset Good communication skills: able to communicate up (senior leadership) and across functions Fluent English; local language skills beneficial depending on country coverage Commercial awareness (market access, reimbursement, competitive landscape) Tools & Methods Familiarity with project management tools/software (e.g. MS Project, Planisware, JIRA, or equivalent etc Experience with forecasting tools / demand planning Experience with Regulatory / Quality systems and artwork / packaging process Other Requirements Ability to travel intraEurope as needed (meet with stakeholders, supply sites, affiliates) Ability to adapt to shifting priorities & ambiguity-Agility Project management Desirable Attributes Experience in rare diseases, biologics, or specialty medicines. Experience with digital tools / data analytics for decision support. Leadership influence without direct authority. High attention to detail, but also able to see big picture. Ability to learn and adapt quickly in fast moving regulatory or market environments.