Product Launch Project Coordinator

Role Overview

• 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.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

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