Nature and Scope The Director of GXP Project Management & Execution will lead a team to oversee project management and execution activities related but not limited to GXP and GMP software implementation projects across American Regent. The incumbent is responsible to ensure the GxP Validation guidelines are adhered to across all sites and systems are compliant with regulatory requirements. Responsible to work with management, functional areas, Quality departments and outside vendors as necessary to ensure timely completion of projects through proper allocation of workload and resources, appropriate prioritization of tasks, and timely and accurate communication to project leadership. Accountable for creating and organizing short-term and long-term goals and plans that will ensure the continued improvement and growth of GxP Computerized Systems. Develops organizational strategies in line with ARI objectives. Responsible for preparing reports to present to management detailing the activities and progress of the department. The incumbent will also build and maintain the necessary personnel resources, tools, and infrastructure to execute these responsibilities. This includes, but is not limited to hiring, training, and supporting the necessary staff and to perform and /or appropriately delegate activities required for successful project management and execution while ensuring adherence to Corporate Compliance Policies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Provide effective leadership including individual goal setting/performance reviews, managing the development of employees, recognizing and appreciating employee contributions, mitigating conflict and communication problems, planning and facilitating team activities, selecting personnel and motivating team members of the functional area. Provides constant support to the organization through, planning, and timely execution of projects required by the business. Establishes weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports on projects as required to support the business. Assures adequate staffing to support all projects. Analyzes the competency of personnel and accordingly selects them for projects. Reallocates or rotates tasks depending on the availability of the personnel and create training opportunities. Alternately, assign additional responsibilities to personnel to complete projects on schedule. Create and organize short and long term goals for the department, which are in alignment with ARI's business strategy. Assists in the training of new and existing staff to ensure that they are well versed with the procedures required for projects. Conducts semi-annual and annual performance appraisals for the department as well as implements development activities for all personnel. Responsible for managing and implementation of programs in concert with ARI's cultural initiatives. Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management. Education Requirements and Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Bachelor's degree in business or science, required; advanced degree preferred. 10 years project management experience in pharmaceutical or related environment. Minimum 10 years' experience in a project management leadership role within a pharmaceutical environment, required. This should include experience successfully managing multi-disciplinary teams as well as multiple projects. Demonstrated aptitude for effective leadership of staff. Minimum 10 years in a supervisory or leadership role with appropriate managem