Role :: Product Manager(Pharmaceutical manufacturing)
Location :: Princeton, NJ (Hybrid Mode Onsite)
Type :: Contract to Hire(C2H)
About the Role:
We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic Senior Product Manager for a consulting engagement with a prestigious pharmaceutical client. This role demands a strategic thinker with extensive experience in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and expertise in defining and implementing cloud-based platforms. As a consultant, you will lead a transformative project, driving innovation and ensuring the delivery of exceptional solutions that meet the client’s business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Client Engagement and Strategy:
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the client’s business, goals, and challenges in the pharmaceutical manufacturing domain.
• Lead the product discovery process to identify high-impact opportunities, leveraging customer insights, market research, and data analysis.
• Define and articulate a clear product vision and strategy that aligns with the client’s objectives and addresses unmet needs.
• Ensure alignment with the project’s high-level objectives, including rapid market release, superior user experience, multi-cloud deployment, and cost-efficiency.
• Project Leadership and Collaboration:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, ensuring transparent communication and managing expectations effectively.
• Collaborate closely with client stakeholders, engineering, design, and other consulting teams to foster a culture of collaboration and shared ownership.
• Empower and support cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions by providing clear context, setting objectives, and removing obstacles.
• Champion the use of low code/no code infrastructure to achieve a three-month release cadence within existing traceability models.
• Customer-Centric Development:
• Develop a deep understanding of the client’s workflows, pain points, and requirements through direct interaction and user research.
• Advocate for the client’s end-users at every stage of the product development process, ensuring solutions are both valuable and usable.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of product management experience, with at least 5 years in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry.
• Proven track record of defining and launching successful cloud-based platforms.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, regulations, and quality standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with a focus on influencing and driving consensus across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong customer focus with a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.
Preferred Experience:
• Hands-on experience with cloud technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Knowledge of data analytics, machine learning, and AI applications in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives and innovative technology solutions in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Prior consulting experience, particularly with high-profile clients in the pharmaceutical sector.