Senior Project Manager, Production Readiness (Hybrid, 6+ month)
*Summary:*
The Sr Project Manager, Production Readiness – Contract will be responsible developing and managing project schedules and tracking project schedules, resources, materials, and budgets to ensure production readiness across the external manufacturing network for the client.
*Job Duties/Responsibilities:*
* Provides Project Management services as needed to support to External Manufacturing related initiatives
* Facilitates functional project meetings and sub-teams by preparing meeting schedules, agenda, minutes, action items list, Gantt charts and timelines
* Tracks material requirements for production, ensures material change controls are in place and in proper state, and drives cross-functional team to completion to ensure timely resolution for manufacturing
* Works with External Manufacturing site leads on production readiness assessments for reagents, intermediates, and materials (orders, inventory, testing and release) to support both short-term projects and long range planning
* Partner with program teams to ensure effective communication and alignment regarding manufacturing related issues
* Work with the project leads and teams to identify and mitigate risks to meeting project schedules and escalates when necessary
* Conduct lessons learned sessions to identify areas for improvement and maintain tracker for implementation of short and longer-term corrective and improvement measures into standard project management practices
*Skills/Requirements:*
* 6+ years experience in the biopharma industry, with an understanding of the lifecycle of a biopharmaceutical product development
* BA/BS degree in life sciences or business required, advanced degree is preferred
* Experienced in project and/or program management
* Basic knowledge of preclinical, clinical, regulatory, CMC, medical affairs, and commercial functions
* Experience synthesizing, organizing, and communicating deliverables and timelines
* Proficiency with MS Project, MS Excel, and other tracking tools
* Knowledge of GxPs, FDA guidelines, and other relevant international and domestic regulations
* Flexible, with positive attitude, and highly self-motivated.
Can work independently, able to prioritize, and works effectively under pressure
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong customer focus and interpersonal skills
* Ability to effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously and in a timely manner.
* Self-motivated with a "can do" attitude
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: From $80.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
Experience level:
* 6 years
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
* pharma product development: 6 years (Preferred)
* program/project management: 6 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote