Job Title: Senior Project Manager Duration: 2 Years Location: Remote
Description: *** This position is a remote/Flex worker arrangement. No onsite requirement***
**EW will be required to work an 8-hour standard shift daily. Project teams are mostly spread between ATO and AMA (US Pacific/Eastern), some could be at ADL (in Ireland) or ASM (Singapore). Candidate to be mindful to schedule calls early in the day to accommodate EU colleagues. Therefore, engagement worker will be working a standard 8-hour shift with ability to be flexible to accommodate supporting occasional international calls/meetings in various time zones.
Hiring Manager Intake Notes/Candidate profile being requested:
What type of qualities/characteristics are you looking for in candidates to work best with your team? – Good listener, quick learner, good communicator applies emotional intelligence, independent and results oriented. Demonstration of leadership is key.
When reviewing resumes, what stands out to you when looking for the right applicants? – A combination of relevant educational background and experience.
What are your 3 non negotiables for an ideal candidate? Having project management training/experience, relevant educational background (science, engineering), experience in pharma/biotech
Company is searching for a Sr. Project Manager in our CMC Integration team within Operation Products Advancement in Process Development. The Sr. Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for integrating Process Development (PD) activities by developing and maintaining project schedules for company’s pipeline projects. The Sr. Project Manager will have the focus on supporting programs in the Pivotal, Life Cycle Management and Commercial space working with the Operations Leader and the Product Delivery Team.
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 2 years of Project Management experience OR
Master’s degree and 6 years of Project Management experience OR
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of Project Management experience OR
Associate’s degree and 10 years of Project Management experience OR
High school diploma / GED and 12 years of Project Management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree with 6 years of projects management experience, OR Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of project management experience.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology or other Healthcare related field, direct CMC experience is highly desirable
Ability to foster collaboration and work effectively on cross-functional teams
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively interface across all levels of the organization
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Apply standard Project Management tools, and practices; experience with MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, MA Teams and SharePoint highly desirable
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
Project Management experience in biotech/pharma ?6years
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of project management tools and processes
Day to Day Responsibilities: Company is searching for a Sr. Project Manager in our CMC Integration team within Operation Products Advancement in Process Development. The Sr. Project Manager (PM) will be responsible for integrating Process Development (PD) activities by developing and maintaining project schedules for company’s pipeline projects. The Sr. Project Manager will have the focus on supporting programs in the Pivotal, Life Cycle Management and Commercial space working with the Operations Leader and the Product Delivery Team.
The Sr. PM will manage cross-functional teams within Process Development (PD) across all modalities (Biologics, Synthetics and Biosimilars) as needed. They will partner with technical leads to identify key deliverables, ensure cross functional alignment, and execute plans. They are expected to proactively manage plans to meet deliverables with their teams.
Partnering with key Product Delivery Team stakeholders, the Sr PM will need to understand the Clinical Development Plan and strategy to enable alignment with tox, clinical and commercial targets
The Sr PM will draft timeline scenarios to enable/adjust project execution across multiple development paradigms to inform portfolio decisions
Ensure teams active and aligned communication in functional and cross-functional management reviews and governance meetings
Leverage soft skills, technical knowledge, and leadership attributes to influence positive project outcomes.
Assist PD in driving decision making and communication
Establish and manage collaboration and team sites. Track delivery and create repositories for all Process Development deliverables
Project reporting including appropriate risk analysis
Resource management in alignment with project schedules
Partner with Business Analysis and Performance to report product metrics
Facilitate and incorporate lessons learned, and best practices
Support Business Process improvements, including alignment with the Commercialization Office
Possible Extension: Yes
Red Flags:
Lack of PM experience in pharma/biotech
High turnover - multiple job changes in short duration
Interview Process:
Review of resumes to select candidates
Initial interviews with hiring manager
Panel interviews for top candidates
Note: The Company is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAhr@spectraforce.com.
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $58.00/hr.
