Sr. Mananger / Associate Director of Project and Development Project ManagementResponsibilities :
Work in close collaboration with product / project team leaders, team members and functional / executive leadership to develop and execute product strategies from discovery through clinical development
Design, implement, and monitor integrated multidisciplinary project plans that enable the strategy and allow for data driven decision making
Develop timelines (Gantt charts) for the tracking of deliverables and task interdependencies
Identify and communicate program risks and resource limitations allowing for the development of mitigation and contingency planning
Manage team meetings with a focus on agendas, meeting minutes and actionable next steps
Champion and facilitate cross functional communication to align priorities for optimal project execution
Construct and track project budgets to align with organizational financial planning
Responsible for the Portfolio & Project Management processes including project and portfolio reviews, annual project team goal setting & quarterly reviews and commercialization processes
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a background in science with prior experience in discovery or early clinical development organizations and project management
Bachelors degree required
7+ years industry experience, including minimum of 2 years with direct project management experience in biotechnology or pharma industries
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams in drug discovery / development projects
Familiarity with the overall drug discovery and development process up to initial clinical trial initiation and execution (Phase 1), including CMC, Regulatory, Safety and Clinical Operations
Advanced PowerPoint, SmartSheet, MS Project skills
Evidence of advanced problem-solving, innovative thinking, strategic planning to deliver creative solutions
Ability to work collaboratively on multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment
Excellent organizational, communication and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail
Outstanding interpersonal skills to form and maintain strong relationships
Willingness and dedication to go above and beyond in pursuit of team goals