Program Manager, Biologics

Description

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is an independent scientific organization dedicated to developing rigorous quality standards for medicines, dietary supplements, and food ingredients. As a Program Manager within the Global Biologics Department, you will be responsible for managing internal projects and external collaborations that support biological standards development and release.

Responsibilities

• Partner with global Biologics Leadership to drive programs to meet established objectives and appropriately utilize resources.
• Build and manage workplans, timelines, deliverables, and project transfers with a clear understanding of responsibilities across stakeholders and drive staff accountability.
• Create and deliver program dashboards (timeline, risk, dependencies, resource burn) and lead monthly/quarterly reviews.
• Anticipate and identify issues and challenges and manage resolution with team leaders.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across USP as needed to successfully implement projects and utilize data-driven decision-making principles.
• Manage the implementation of robust project management approach to fulfill responsibilities and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Leverage tools, technology, platforms to efficiently and effectively manage projects.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of USP's mission and commitment to excellence through inclusive and equitable behaviors and practices.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience project managing multiple, complex projects in a life sciences industry or research environment.
• Experience supporting a diverse team with remote members.
• Strong writer and communicator.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Desired Preferences

• Strong project lifecycle and project management knowledge and skills.
• Ability to use scientific knowledge and experience to understand and deliver on scientific and business objectives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail while keeping attention on the big picture.
• Ability to build effective work relationships and work collaboratively in a global setting.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with external partners with demonstrated relationship management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to mobilize stakeholders to results at all organizational levels.
• High comfort with navigating through ambiguity and frequent change, and course-adjusting in the moment.
• Demonstrated ability to distill project information and complexities into actions and meaningful outcomes.
• Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness with good judgment about what can work.
• Strong influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to drive program success.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with audience-appropriate awareness.
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in project management software use.
• PMP or related certification together with demonstrated job application of knowledge is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Benefits

USP provides comprehensive benefits to protect your personal and financial well-being. These include company-paid time off, comprehensive healthcare options, retirement savings, and more.

Pay

Base Salary Range: USD $87,756.00 – $108,400.00 annually.

Schedule

Full-time