Cipla- Project Management - NPL - Vikhroli
Cipla · Mumbai · onsite · Posted 55d ago
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About this role
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.
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