Piramal Pharma Solutions, a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and part of Piramal Pharma Ltd. (NSE: PPLPHARMA | BSE: 543635), has transformed operations at its world-class drug substance facility in Aurora, Canada by introducing the PODs (Plan, Own, and Deliver) Project Execution System. The Aurora site implemented this innovative system to execute seamless deliveries to customers amidst a growing pipeline and increased client demand in alignment with Piramal Pharma Solutions’ long-standing commitment to best practices and continuous improvement.
The Aurora facility developed the PODs Project Execution System to empower collaboration, accountability, and ownership, ensuring the flawless execution of the site’s project portfolio. At the heart of the PODs Project Execution System are the individual PODs, which are cross -functional teams composed of eight to ten subject matter experts from various departments, collaborating on the end-to-end execution of their assigned projects. Each POD collaborates to manage a portfolio of development and commercial projects, meeting daily in the facility’s Capsule of Creativity to align their actions with project goals, measure success metrics, and tackle challenges in real-time. The PODs also conduct weekly check-ins with stakeholders to provide visibility into current risks and opportunities.
The PODs don’t just enhance speed and efficiency; they also help Piramal Pharma Solutions deliver on its promise to patients. Since launching the PODs, the Aurora facility has freed up and redeployed over 1,200 hours of employee time, significantly reduced adverse quality events, and enhanced adaptability by identifying scope changes early on. These benefits enable Piramal Pharma Solutions to achieve project goals swiftly and precisely, helping clients rapidly deliver their life-saving therapies to patients worldwide.
We are constantly on the lookout for ways to improve our operations, and the Program Management of our client’s projects is anchored in this commitment to continuous improvement
Said Herve Berdou, Chief Operating Officer, Piramal Pharma Solutions. “The Aurora facility has embraced this journey of excellence in Delivery by strengthening its Internal Projects Teams, which they’ve locally named PODs, representing their drive to plan, own, and deliver for our clients.”
