Product Launch Project Coordinator

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About the role

  • Coordinate and execute activities for the New Product Launch process in Apotex, a global health company dedicated to affordable medicines.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible to coordinate, plan and execute activities to support the New Product Launch process in achieving successful product launches
  • Serves as an intermediate technical specialist for New Product Launch; dealing with Apotex executives and management with customized or complex professional services related to New Product Launches
  • Collaborate with counterparts in Sales & Marketing, R&D and Operations, throughout the new product launch process to achieve on time in full successful launches
  • Generate all required SAP codes and Master Recipes for new product launches and line extensions, for the purposes of capacity and component planning, prior to submission
  • Generate change requests for MPaR (Master Packaging Record) for new product launches following submission stage or creation of projects for line extensions
  • As required, generate change requests for MMaR (Master Manufacturing Record), CofAs, and Test Profiles
  • Generate change requests to create or review/approve finished good, semi-finished, packaging component and unique excipient codes in SAP following Submission stage
  • Demonstrate well-developed process creation and implementation and technical skills by creating processes and systems to achieve a rigorous new product stage-gate launch process
  • Understand time-sensitive nature of new product launches by minimizing and/or eliminating delays within the critical path
  • Resolve issues as they arise and escalate issues to Project Leader/Manager or Director that cannot be resolved
  • Ensure all Change Requests are on completed on time to achieve launch readiness
  • Develops and maintains effective relationships with management and peers across the organization to assess their New Product Launch requirements, provide advice, determine their customer service level and manage their expectations
  • Respond to complex queries from initiation through to launch by providing a specialized level of direct/indirect input in the definition, development and planning of new product launch activities throughout the New Product Launch process
  • Support and provide input/feedback for all new process designs for the Change Control Process to be optimized to successfully launch new products
  • Participate and provide an in depth technical perspective and functional perspective in developing and implementing cross-functional project teams, systems, policies, procedures and measures of performance to facilitate continuous improvement of the new product launch process
  • Coordinate Change Control activities that build on the principles of “Right First Time” for all project tasks to achieve launch readiness status
  • Effectively use designated systems applications to support launch communication
  • Responsible for updating and maintaining all systems databases required by the New Product Launch process
  • Support the NPL Planner in the creating, planning and execution of launch processes, systems and tools
  • Liaise with management from across the business to assess customer needs and gather feedback for the purpose of improving customer service
  • Participates in the implementation of departmental and cross-functional process improvement initiatives
  • Performs all work in compliance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and related policies and with the legal and regulatory requirements that apply to our job activities; Works as a member of a team to achieve all outcomes; Operates in accordance with our Code of Conduct and Business Ethics, and all established regulatory, compliance and safety requirements; Performs all work in support of our Values: Collaboration, Courage, Perseverance, and Passion and Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes

Requirements

  • Certification in Supply Chain Management or Business Related College Diploma Preferred
  • Excellent oral and written English communication skills
  • Excellent understanding of ERP/SAP processes, supply planning and master data
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing and project management software
  • Strong interpersonal, communication skills
  • Good understanding of the organizations business processes and supply chain
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate well to internal and external customers
  • Experience in pharmaceutical or consumer packaged goods product launch process
  • Three years’ experience in product launch, supply planning or product development in pharmaceutical environment.

Benefits

  • bonus programs based on your position in the organization
  • comprehensive benefits
  • pension plan to help you save for retirement
  • learning and development opportunities

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$62,853 - CA$87,995 per year

Degree requirement

Professional Certificate

Tech skills

ERP

Location requirements

OnsiteNorth YorkCanada

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