JOB POSITION : Project Manager
Date: 17th October 2011
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support therapeutic teams with one or more indications in development,including clinical, pre-clinical, regulatory, and commercial development projects. The Project Manager utilizes a variety of project management tools and techniques to build and sustain high performing cross-functional teams. The Project Manager works closely with the therapeutic and functional team leaders, and may also work closely with alliance partners for projects that are being jointly developed. The Project Manager builds realistic and achievable plans that are in alignment with organizational strategies and key milestones, supports the team to achieve optimal execution against the plan, and drives resolution of risks, issues, and project impediments. This requires an understanding of scientific, clinical, and commercial aspects of product development.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain both high-level and detailed project plans in Microsoft Project with input from the various functions.
- Ensure all project team members understand project goals and objectives, the project plan/schedule, and critical path activities.
- Schedule and conduct regular meetings to review, track, and coordinate project activities.
- Promote meeting effectiveness:
- Prepare agendas, presentations, and meeting materials.
- Prepare meeting summaries that include decisions, agreements, and actions.
- Actively track, follow up, and close out action items.
- Drive project execution across functional boundaries. Ensure that activities are carried out according to project timelines, and that deliverables and milestones are met.
- Establish close partnering relationships with the various department heads, including Chief Medical Officer, Therapeutic Area Lead, Clinical Lead, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Operations, and Business Development.
- Coordinate resource planning across projects to assure that adequate resources are available and that the project schedule is resource-leveled.
- Develop periodic project status reports; provide timely communication of project status, changes, risks, and issues to the project team and senior management.
- Interact with CRO’s, CMO’s, and other vendors as needed to ensure project deliverables and deadlines are met.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of project management methodologies, best practices, SOP’s, and tools, including resource capacity planning, risk management, performance management, etc.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in the Biotech / Pharma industry, including clinical trial management or clinical development
- Bachelor’s degree in a life science or related discipline
- Working knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices
- General proficiency in MS Office suite, including intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Excel (formulas, macros, pivot tables, etc.)
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Project, including some advanced features
Desirable:
- Advanced degree in a life science or related discipline
- PMP or other project management certification
- Experience or familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma, CMM, and/or other process improvement methods
Key Competencies:
- Results-oriented
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to think strategically
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Supervisory Responsibility:
- None
Working Conditions
- Fast paced, dynamic, and ever-changing environment
Location
- New York, NY
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