Consultant-Project Management-Life Sciences

Support the Life Sciences Business Unit by providing project management services to our clients to advance life science products (therapeutics vaccines diagnostics and devices) primarily in the areas of chemical biological radiological and nuclear defense infectious diseases and other public health threats.

• Provide consulting services for LBGs clients.
• Routinely provide tactical support for day-to-day project activities such as meeting minutes action tracking/follow-up decision tracking etc.
• Actively contribute to project management deliverables (reports dashboards etc.) and routine updates (schedule budget risk) usually preparing initial drafts.
• Build and maintain detailed predecessor-driven project schedules (Gantt charts integrated timelines) utilizing scheduling tools/software (e.g. MS Project Smartsheet Planisware Primavera or equivalent).
• Provide clear and timely schedule updates variance analyses and risk assessments to project leaders and stakeholders to ensure project schedules remain aligned with program strategy portfolio priorities and key decision gates (e.g. IND NDA/BLA submissions health authority interactions).
• Coordinate across project functional areas and personnel as required to ensure progress of project activities.
• Support the building and management of a team representing various functions and sites including the management of multiple projects and teams across multiple locations. 
• Demonstrate and foster excellent teamwork with the ability to navigate in different areas and work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Balance project demands to support alignment/ realignment of Budget Quality Timeline and Scope as needed.
• Support product development meetings and make sure all Project Leaders and/or subteam leaders have all information and support needed to implement the project.
• Focus on customer service with agility and clear communication.
• Adhere to LBG quality standards regarding client deliverables.

Qualifications :

• At least 2 years of experience in the life sciences industry with a minimum of 1 year of project management experience
• Experience managing projects and understanding of project management principles
• Fluency in MS Project (or other scheduling software) Excel Word and PowerPoint
• Good written and oral communication presentation problem solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others
• Flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity and sense of personal ownership of deliverables and results
• Works well with teams often comprised of multiple disciplines
• BS in Biology Chemistry or relevant disciplines
• Understanding of product development lifecycle
• Understanding of manufacturing operations
• Basic knowledge of cGXP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
• Ability to travel: Estimated to be 10 - 20%. Actual travel requirements are variable dependent on client requirements and not a predetermined number of days per week or month.

Additional Information :

Compensation & Benefits 

We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Heres a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits youll enjoy as part of Sia. 

Competitive Compensation 

• Annual base salary starting at $64000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Annual performance based discretionary bonus 

Robust Health Coverage 

• 3 Medical plans  

• Dental and Vision  

• Life AD&D and other voluntary insurance  

Tax-Advantaged Accounts 

• 401K retirement plan 

• 4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  

• Health Dependent Care Commuter 

Family Friendly Benefits  

• 100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure 

• Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan 

Time Off to Recharge 

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy 

• 9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday  

Extras that Make Life Easier 

• College savings and student loan repayment assistance 

• Monthly cell phone stipend 

• Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan including: 
  • Gym membership reimbursement 
  • LiveHealth Online virtual care 
  • Personalized support from a Well-being Coach  

• Employee Assistance Program at no cost 
  • Free confidential counseling and emotional support services  
  • On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)  

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging 

At Sia we believe in fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.  

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including hiring promotion remuneration or discipline are based solely on performance competence conduct or business needs. 

Office Workplace Guidelines 

Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client business and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locationsNew York City Charlotte Seattle and San Franciscoare expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location. 

Work Authorization & Sponsorship 

At this time Sia does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e. H1-B visa F-1 visa (OPT) TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including hiring promotion remuneration or discipline are based solely on performance competence conduct or business needs.