Project Manager - CMC

Role Overview

Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes. Your Role: Join forces with our dynamic project management team and ignite your passion for driving impactful client projects!

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and planning of cross-functional activities for designated projects, ensuring they meet and exceed their objectives within set timelines and budget constraints.
• Support the project management team in implementing standardized templates, project governance, project process flow, and resource allocation tools and techniques.
• Support the planning/preparation/facilitation of internal and client-facing meetings (technology transfer, process development, manufacturing, and quality).
• Support project readiness activities related to biologics projects including early-stage and late-stage covering process validation and commercialization (timeline generation, documentation tracking, schedule adherence, functional resource planning, risk assessment, and budgeting).
• Support project interface with operations/outside contractors/supply chain for GMP production readiness, schedules, and facilitate sub-team (as assigned) meetings.
• Provide Project Management support to all assigned projects including oversight of project charter, project plan/timeline, risk management and risk elevation, project monitoring, and project closure.
• Ensure effective meeting facilitation, maintenance of meeting minutes, and action item generation, follow-up, and elevation for all assigned projects.
• Support the high-level management of corporate initiatives.
• Backup for Sr. Project Management activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals with specific project management capacity.
• Project Management certification is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Project is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively.
• Familiarity with the drug development process.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

In this dynamic role, expect a blend of regular activities like sitting, standing, and walking, with occasional physically engaging tasks such as lifting objects up to 20 pounds. The work environment might expose you to electrical shocks, toxic chemicals, vibrations, or loud noise levels occasionally. However, reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with different abilities to perform effectively, ensuring a supportive and adaptable work setting. Your visual acuity, including close, distance, and color vision, will be essential in navigating through the diverse day-to-day demands of this position.