Project ManagerHybrid- 3 days/week onsite The Project Manager is responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, control, and completion of projects, while remaining aligned with company strategy, commitments and goals. The Project Manager oversees initiating, planning, and executing Cell Therapy Development (CTD) Development Operations & Services (DO&S) projects with the primary focus of this role to manage critical technical initiatives via partnership with technical SMEs to identify scope, work, and project strategy. The Project Manager is responsible for developing detailed, integrated cross-functional project plans in support of the project scope and cross-functional stakeholders.
Assisting in business analysis is in scope, as is helping teams to define processes, criteria, etc. to support key decisions. The Project Manager will be responsible for using CTD DO&S Portfolio Management Office (PMO) best practices, tools, and templates.
The Project Manager may also develop fit for purpose tools for individual project needs. The successful candidate will have experience in technical development and the drive to work with both internal and external partners to define and implement effective project plans. Must have the ability to work in matrixed and cross-functional organizations, against firm deadlines, and with world-class partners, suppliers, and business leaders alike.Primary Responsibilities:Partner with project, functional and work stream leads to successfully achieve objectives for key strategic initiativesApply PM expertise for standard and complex projects, managing multiple projects in parallelProvide strong team leadership and drive to ensure execution on time and within budgetFacilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverablesCreate project plans; scope, work, resources, scheduling, etc.Define critical path and work with team to manage bottlenecks and optimal operationsTranslate strategy and activities into digestible report outs with the appropriate detail for different levels of key stakeholdersIdentify and resolve issues and drive phase appropriate risk mitigations, offering viable solutions and opportunities as they ariseImplement appropriate project change controlFacilitate all project team meetings; attend related project team meetings as necessary to ensure alignment, identify blind-spots and risks, latent opportunities, and synergies across programsDevelop and communicate status to CTD PMO, Project Leadership, Program Leadership, CTD Leadership and CTO LeadershipCompetencies & Experiences:2+ years' experience in bio tech/life sciences project management; cell and gene therapy experience preferred.STEM Master's degree, bio-related discipline preferred.Project management credentialing achieved or in progress preferred.Proficiency with related software tools such as: MS Project, Office Timeline Pro, Smartsheet, MS PPT, MS Excel, SharePoint, etc.Strong knowledge of biopharma industry.Preferred: Familiarity/experience with GMP manufacturing, early phase biologics process development, experience/knowledge base of viral vectors (e.g.
adeno-, retro-, lenti-) and gene editing raw materialsExcellent communication skills demonstrated via oral presentation and concise technical writing.Ability to work cross-functionally, with matrixed teams; maintaining strong business partner relationships.Excellent critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.Possess the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.