ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers of packaging components (e.g., containers, closures) and coordinate evaluations to select optimal packaging for finished products.
- Oversee project timelines, milestones, and deliverables for new products.
- Track project progress, ensuring continuous advancement by fostering collaboration and accountability among teams.
- Coordinate third party studies for project objectives and testing phases; solicit and evaluate quotes, prepare sample and document submissions, track timelines and progress.
- Facilitate effective communication with departments, cross-functional teams, and vendors to support product development initiatives.
- Schedule and organize project meetings; document meeting minutes and action items.
- Conduct new product surveys and organize feedback to inform future developments.
COMPETENCIES
- Preferred experience in Pharmaceutical or Cosmetic Chemistry.
- Familiarity with cGMP manufacturing practices and regulations is a plus.
- Background in research and product development is advantageous.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Gantt charts, Kanban boards) and software (e.g., MS Project, Trello, MS Teams).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration within teams.
- Effective time management skills with a proactive and goal-oriented mindset.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, exercising sound judgment in tasks impacting safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and brand integrity.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
- There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This job operates in a professional office environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally in a laboratory or manufacturing environment exposed to fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to sit and use hands. The employee will also be required to stand, walk, use hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements are good close vision and to be able to see color at close and far distances.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
USUAL WORKING HOURS
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Capability to work extended hours if necessary.
TRAVEL
- This position may be required to travel for educational purposes.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEMM field with at least three years of project support experience preferred.
EEO STATEMENT
PSI does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.