Required Senior Project Manager
Job Description:
Reporting to the Senior Director, R&D Project Management, this position is responsible for managing project team interactions to ensure the successful and timely achievement of decision points from the research and drug discovery phase to clinical phase. This position will work closely with different units including the Research and Drug Discovery team, who validates our novel drug targets for the development of therapeutic mAbs for cancer treatment and the Clinical team, who is responsible for all clinical studies aspects. By employing project strategy and tools, this position assists the project core teams to deliver on project and corporate objectives.
This position supports the Senior Director, R&D Project Management in overall responsibility for managing our projects, while remaining aligned with the Companys strategy and goals.
Work closely and routinely with project related units as Computational Discovery, Research and Drug Discovery, Clinical, Finance, IP, Preclinical, CMC and BD
For each project, determine and define the project overall scope, objectives, and deliverables together with project core team members
For each project, develop with the project team and manage a detailed project work plan including detailed timelines, budget, resources, risk/opportunities, projects decision points and critical path, monitor progress and adjust, as needed
Is accountable for achieving the agreed milestones at the project level, by meeting the agreed company and regulatory requirements according to time, quality/scope and budget constraints
Actively facilitate recurrent project team meetings to track project status, including the preparation of meeting agendas, minutes, and follow-up on action items. Ensure project documentation is being organized and stored
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and oversight compliance with all relevant guidelines, legislation, and SOPs throughout the entire project execution
Assist in generating monthly reports/dashboards on project progress to various stakeholders and governance bodies
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement; Identify, recommend, and implement opportunities for streamlining programs.
Requirements: Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Life Sciences with a minimum of 4 years industry experience in Project Management matrix management of functional units/activities throughout project life cycle
Industry/biotech experience in drug development
Experience in early phase clinical trials (Phase I-II)
Demonstrated proficiency in using project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
Ability to manage internal interfaces such as unit managers, project leader and team members
Ability to foster team creativity, problem solving and opportunities finding
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and ability to multi-task
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent prioritization and leadership capabilities
Position may require international travel and work in accordance with various time zones
Industry experience in clinical studies management (a plus)
Knowledge of GxP (a plus)
PMP certification or equivalent (a plus)
Lean management certification (a plus)
Knowledge in immune-oncology (a plus)
Experience in working with vendors and CROs (a plus).
This position is open to all candidates.
