Name: Martin Treacy

Job Title: Business Project Manager

Department: Business Projects 

How does your role challenge you?

The drive for continual improvement and provision of more services means that the rate of change is fast and the deadlines tight.

What qualities are required for your role – personal and professional?

One of the most important qualities is the ability to quickly form effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external staff and maintain them over long periods of time (regardless of how well the project is going!).  Depending on the project you could be working with analysts, developers, testers etc. on one project and at the same time Engineers, Contractors, Architects etc. on another with delivery times ranging from a couple of weeks to a year or more.

What type of other skills are required for your role.

The ability to tailor the content and type of communication for the target audience who could range from Production Operators, skilled trades etc. right up to Senior VP and MD level.

What advice would you give to someone considering a career in Business Project Management?

Business Project Management in Almac covers a very wide range of changes that the business requires ranging from the management of staff relocations through design and installation of new production equipment or computerised systems, up to the management of the design, fit out and occupation of new build facilities.  With the rate of change there is always new opportunity round the corner.

What makes you proud to work for Almac?

I started working for Almac (Clinical Trial Services) back in 1996 and have witnessed a huge growth in the business over this time.  The company have provided unparalleled employment opportunities for the area whilst at the same time staying loyal to the local community.

Would you recommend a career in Almac?

Almac is a world leader in the provision of services to the Healthcare industry with a rapidly growing workforce providing opportunities across a wide spectrum of professions and trades.  With the continuing expansion new roles are being created all the time to service customer requirements and ensure that Almac remains at the forefront of the industry.