Project Manager

Overview:

The Project Manager (PM) will manage development projects varying in

size and complexity as well as develop budgets/timelines for potential new projects.

The PM will interface with internal and external partners to achieve project goals,

milestones, and timelines. This individual must be able to work independently, handle

multiple tasks in parallel, and communicate effectively with all levels of the

organization.

Responsibilities:

• Leads an interdepartmental team to complete an assigned project on time, to
  
• specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
  
• Outlines the tasks involved in the project and delegates accordingly.
  
• Conducts cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
  
• Prepares and implements a budget based on estimates.
  
• Conducts risk assessments; reports identified risks to management; provides recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
  
• Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
  
• Acts as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
  
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
  
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
  
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed.
  
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
  

Education/Experience:

• BA/BS degree required, preferably in a scientific discipline
  
• 4+ years of experience in a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company required
  
• 2+ years of relevant, progressive, and cross-functional project management experience required
  
• Experience in a regulated industry is required
  
• Typically requires a current PMP certification
  
• Experience and/or exposure to pharmaceutical product development up to IND application preferred
  
• Familiar with Pharmaceutical development lifecycles and regulatory requirements
  

Benefits