Compensation Overview

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Project and Stakeholder Management Responsibilities:  
• Manage matrixed teams through meeting management, development planning, timeline management, stakeholder management, risk/issue management, finance and resource management
• Collaborate with Technical  Leaders and cross-functional team members in establishing development strategy
• Projects may be internal or part of alliance agreements with external research and development partner
• Work in partnership with Project Leader and other functionals to develop, gain approval, and execute on the project strategy across various phases of projects
• Develop and execute project plans by coordinating with operations across various functional areas
• Identify gaps in project plans that (potentially) impact project delivery and escalates appropriately to leadership
• Direct communication with appropriate stakeholders to ensure project team and leadership is fully informed and knowledgeable of project activities, current status and potential risks
• Provide updated project documents and information for regular program and budget updates


Process Management Responsibilities:
• Manage cross-functional teams and lead/contribute to establishing and improving processes
• Lead departmental initiatives on creation and maintenance of systems/databases for process improvements
• Establish innovative business and technical solutions to improve operational effectiveness
• Identify business process challenges by analyzing process data and metrics
• Facilitate teams to critically review current processes for effectiveness, quality and simplification
• Develop process workflow and design in compliance with regulatory requirements to improve operational efficiency
• Develop standard operating procedures and supporting documentation
• Provide training programs on new processes as needed
• Monitor and measure the benefits of post process implementation to ensure quality, efficiency, and improvement
• Maintain and update process related reports for reference purposes

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, engineering, or relevant field with a minimum of 9+ years of project management experience in the life sciences industry or 10+ PM experience in pre-IND start up (Masters with 7+ years of experience)
• Certification or formal training in Project Management (PMP) and experience using project management and resource management tools
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading the planning, execution, and delivery of a project with the product development process for a biotech company
• Six-sigma green belt certification with practical experience of implementation
• Biotechnology experience in a molecular biology or genetics testing organization, both preclinical and clinical settings a bonus 
• Prior experience leading development efforts to meet regulated market standards (e.g., FDA or EMEA, etc.)
• Exceptionally organized and process driven
• Cross-functional leader to guide complex product development and organizational growth
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management tools e.g.MS Project, Smart Sheets, advanced Excel abilities
• Self-starter capable of formalizing organizational processes
• Influencer capable of balancing consensus perspectives and cohesive decisions
• Leverages a data-driven and structured approach to facilitate decision making
• Self-learner to navigate varying stakeholder needs along the development process 

BENEFITS

• Company-paid health/vision/dental benefits
• Unlimited vacation and generous sick time
• Company-sponsored meals and snacks
• Wellness, caregiver and ergonomics benefits
• 401(k) with company matching