Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project scope and timelines through creative application to meet company needs.
• Develop and implement detailed project plans and work assignments on assigned projects while monitoring progress to ensure project deliverables are met.
• Work with a variety of stakeholders within the Microbiome unit, including but not limited to CMC Development, Clinical, Medical, and Regulatory.
• Cookordination/provide alignment for project teams and ensure timely execution of all aspects of assigned development project(s).
• Provide strategic input to project team(s) to enhance project efficiency, timeliness and overall success and assess project related risks and adjust timelines/forecasts on a regular basis.
• Develop documentation that supports the review of projects per corporate stage-gate review structure.
• Escalate significant project related issues to team lead, senior leadership, or other members of the Microbiome Organization as appropriate.
• Present progress of projects and project budgets to governance bodies as appropriate.
• Server as single point of contact for all assigned project deliverables and related activities.
• Work with stakeholders to capture and document current- and future-state gaps in projects and budgets as it relates to achieving company milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelors of Science (or equiv.) in Life Sciences is required.
• Certification in project management is preferred (PMP or equivalent).
• At least 5 years of experience with medical/pharmaceutical product requirements, regulated industries, or clinical development is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management and team leadership is required.
• Experience in biotechnology project management preferred.
• An understanding of contracting, finance, budgeting and/or general familiarity with business operations is required.
• Experience with Planisware or equivalent budgeting and finance tools preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project (or equivalent management tool), Word, Excel and PowerPoint.