Project Manager I

About the role

The Project Manager I is responsible for project management tasks for custom Drug Product (DP) projects that support key clients and internal objectives. Under minimal supervision, this position drives planning, decision-making, develops implementation strategies, and leads efforts for projects. This role works with team members to create and maintain project plans and timelines, which may include budget, definition, scope, supply chain management, financial resources allocation, dependencies, and target dates. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will lead cross-functional internal and external project team activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development of project timelines and tracking of contract deliverables.
• Hosts project meetings to provide status updates to clients and internal cross-functional team members.
• Communicates effectively with clients and across all functional groups to ensure schedules and scope of the project are clear.
• Identifies project issues such as resource, technical, or scheduling constraints and assists in resolving these issues internally and with external stakeholders by developing risk assessments, summarized options, and proposed solutions with impact statements.
• Responsible for hosting client visits.
• Evaluates unexpected deviations that may impact project deliverables or timelines and takes steps to resolve these issues.
• Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget and scope, and conform to predetermined quality standards.
• Manages customer projects according to agreed Project Management methodologies (processes, tools, templates, meetings, etc.).
• Proactively facilitates communication and cooperation between the customer and project team members.
• Tracks and forecasts revenue-generating activities of assigned projects.
• Identifies and actively participates in business improvement programs.
• Supports the establishment of a common customer experience across global accounts.
• Collaborates with Sales in building long-term relationships with customers.
• Exhibits professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and aligns with company policies and practices.
• Embodies PCI Pharma Services cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
• Complies with all PCI policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• At ease and comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Works with moderate noise levels and experiences numerous interruptions.
• Able to work in a highly complex environment with competing demands and priorities.
• Responsible for communication internally and externally on aspects of assigned tasks or customer projects.
• Has the utmost responsibility for compliance with rules and regulations regarding a safe and healthy work environment relative to their actions and conduct.
• Off-shift, weekend, and overtime duties may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences or business discipline required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in Biotech/Pharma or CMO.
• 0-2 years of experience in Project Management.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, MS Word, MS PowerPoint; MS-Project and/or Smartsheet preferred.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the proven ability to function effectively and tactfully with multiple departments and personnel, able to gain consensus and commitment.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Understanding of biotech or drug product development and multi-project planning and coordination is required.

Travel may be required.