Project Manager, Product Development

About the role

The Project Manager, Product Development will oversee cell therapy development projects from initiation to delivery. Key responsibilities include defining project scope, coordinating project timelines, managing resources, and ensuring project success.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead project teams to determine and define project scope and objectives.
• Provide overall coordination and status reporting for the full life cycle of the project.
• Identify resources needed to achieve objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• Work with functional heads to develop and track multiple project timelines based on the scope of work and resource requirements.
• Develop and present a detailed project schedule and work plan.
• Provide project updates on strategy, adjustments, and progress to various stakeholders.
• Facilitate multiple project team meetings; create agenda and minutes.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution to drive deliverables.
• Assess project issues and areas of risk, inform stakeholders, and develop mitigation plans.
• Escalate issues when they impact timeline, scope, quality, or budget.
• Provide project updates to product development management.
• Participate in the development and continuous improvement of processes, procedures, tools, and project management practices within the department.
• Perform ad-hoc and cross-functional duties and/or projects, as assigned, to support business needs and provide developmental opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cell Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, or Biological Sciences required.
• 3+ years of biopharmaceutical industry experience required.
• 2+ years of solid project management experience required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification a preferred.
• Experience conducting Risk Analysis, Decision Analysis and Contingency Planning required.
• Experience facilitating project team meetings, cross-functional communication, project team decision making, and internal and external stakeholders alignment required.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of, and the ability to apply, project management tools, methodologies and best practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with solid organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the product development process.
• Strong accountability for all project management aspects and ability to work effectively and closely with the departmental head.
• Excellent interpersonal and influence skills to accomplish work without formal authority and to ensure optimal team performance.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to successfully collaborate with executive-level stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, matrix management, and collaboration skills in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions to problems.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project management software.
• Ability to maintain corporate confidentiality at all times.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of, and the ability to apply, project management tools, methodologies and best practices.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, with solid organization and time management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of the product development process.
• Strong accountability for all project management aspects and ability to work effectively and closely with the departmental head.
• Excellent interpersonal and influence skills to accomplish work without formal authority and to ensure optimal team performance.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to successfully collaborate with executive-level stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, matrix management, and collaboration skills in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions to problems.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project management software.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Options
• Health and Financial Wellness Programs
• Employer Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company Paid and Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• 529 Education Savings Program
• Voluntary Legal Services, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance and Employee Discounts, Rewards and Perks
• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes: 11 Holidays
• Non-Exempt Employees are eligible for 10 Vacation Days, 56 Hours of Health Pay, 2 Personal Days and 1 Cultural Day

Pay

The annual base pay range for this position is $109,500 (entry-level qualifications) to $120,000 (highly experienced) annually.

Schedule

This position will work onsite in Torrey Pines, CA. Regular work schedule is Monday – Friday, within standard business hours. Some travel is possible. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer. Lift and carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds.