Pipeline Development & Governance - Africa at UPL

Job Responsibilities:

• Deploy and manage key performance task, plan & review projects monthly basis to ensure portfolio is executing to schedule and investment portfolio (SG&A, CAPEX)
• Track regional projects and coordinate with project managers and team members on monthly basis, driving action plans for projects identified as off-track or at risk
• Ensure timely and efficient transition of Phase II and other Global Projects to the region Level (R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain)
• Responsible for the regional Ideation, Governance and NPL committees and their annual, quarterly and monthly cadence and reporting 
• Responsible for the launch of the new Planisware project management system in the region
• Identify best practices and methodologies for R&D project planning, management and efficient practices, translating lessons learned into improved R&D project management processes across the organization
• Establish regional governance group for project review and approvals in the region
• Regional responsible for R&D project budget process and annual strategic budget and review cadence
• Knowledge of crop protection sector and indications.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 4-5 years in agrochemicals or pharmaceuticals, preferably in regional roles, technical, regulatory, product development roles, with project management experience as a must
• Bachelor/Master in technical/scientific field such as Agronomy, Chemistry, Biology. Supplemental Master’s in finance or MBA preferred  
• Project management, finance, regulatory or development skills - Project Management Systems Savvy (Planisware, Smartsheet, SAP etc.)
• Multi-cultural understanding, strong work ethic, ability to challenge project leaders and teams          
• Excellent written and verbal skills, high attention to detail