Project Manager Senior
Spectraforce
Thousand Oaks, California
2 months ago
Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager Senior - Precision Medicine
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months
Note:
Remote - Standard working hours
40 hours per week.
Ideal Candidate: M.S. or higher preferred. 5+ YOE at a minimum. 10+ YOE is preferred. Prior experience working on Precision Medicine (biomarkers, companion Dx, -Omics, AI/ML, etc.) See top 3 skillsets for required skills.
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
At client, every challenge is an opportunity. And every opportunity brings the potential to change lives. Our shared mission.to serve patients. has driven our status as one of the world fs preeminent biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Leverage your high-level expertise to lead and forge partnerships that advance the biotechnical and biopharmaceutical science that can turn the tide of serious, life-interrupting illnesses.
Precision Medicine Program Manager (PM) - Obesity; Precision Medicine Unit
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world through Precision Medicine!
In this vital role within the Precision Medicine Unit, the Precision Medicine Program Manager (PM) works closely with the Obesity Therapeutic Area Head and Precision Medicine Lead (PML) to advance the development and execution of Precision Medicine plans. You will serve as the steward of a cross-functional team to develop and execute translational and precision medicine strategies to support asset (and above-asset, as needed) development across the product lifecycle. Additionally, you will partner with cross functional Sr. Stakeholders and teams across Research & Development to guide the development of translational, reverse translational, and precision medicine strategies.
Responsibilities
1. Serve as the main steward of the PMed Team (PMT) overall program timelines, study pull-through and team efficiency by Driving the strategic planning, development and ensures execution of high quality, integrated cross-functional PMed Plans in support of the overall asset strategy & value
2. Apply PM best practices in the planning, development, initiation, execution, QA/QC, and closing of projects while driving trade-off / decision making to ensure flawless execution
3. Co-lead with PML content creation in preparation to cross-functional meetings, such as technical reviews (PMAF), Portal Reviews, Governance, etc.
4. Conduct critical path analysis (challenging assumptions, hold cross-functional team members accountable); recognize and communicate inflection points w/ mitigation strategies
5. Serve as an integrator to the Evidence Generation Teams (EGTs) and Product Teams (PTs) while ensuring connectivity with (inputs to/from) Discovery Bx, platform functions and IVD/Dx activities
6. Drive risk management and effective communication plans, to include asset-wide impacts
7. Ensure on time delivery; drive adherence to plan (time, budget and scope); challenge delays with why not and propose mitigations; quickly escalate changes to plan
Internal Use Only General and Administrative
8. Applying best practice project management methodology aligned with clients global commercialization process
9. Ability to lead Agile teams and pivot quickly with changes in scientific or strategic assumptions based on internal / external data impacting the program
10. Meeting effectiveness, MS Teams/Smartsheet maintenance, proper and timely escalation of issues to PMed TAHs
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The PMed Program Manager professional we seek is experienced, professional, dynamic, goal-oriented and results-driven with these qualifications:
Top 3 Must Have Skills:
1. Program and project management skills with experience in a healthcare-related environment,
operationalizing strategic initiatives, including cross-functional strategic planning, development
of integrated plans, monitoring and driving execution to plan
2. Prior pharma / consulting and/or drug development experience including deep experience in one
or more core drug development and commercialization functions and experience leading teams
through governance processes
? Development experience ideally incl. a program that involved one or more of the
following: Research, early or late development; Diagnostics; novel biomarkers;
Computational Biology; RWE
3. Business process and systems management, Project planning and management (PMP preferred) and late research experience, all stages of life cycle and development.
Nice to have:
Experience on late research and early development projects.
Exposure to one or more of the following TAs: Oncology; Inflammation; Rare Disease; CV/Metabolic; and/or Obesity
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience or Master’s degree and 4 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience or Associate’s degree and 10 years of experience or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
. Technical / scientific background with 6+ years industry and/or academic experience
. Prior pharma / consulting and/or drug development experience including deep experience in one or more core drug development and commercialization functions and experience leading teams through governance processes
. Development experience ideally incl. a program that involved one or more of the following: Research, early or late development; Diagnostics; novel biomarkers; Computational Biology; RWE
. Program and project management skills with experience in a healthcare-related environment, operationalizing strategic initiatives, including cross-functional strategic planning, development of integrated plans, monitoring and driving execution to plan
. Emotional intelligence skills including influencing without authority and navigating within a matrix environment.
. Experience using Project Management and AI/ML tools, methodologies, practices and infrastructure, as related to the Biopharmaceutical Industry
. Highly experienced on MS Suite tools (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and project management software such as Smartsheet, Planisware, SharePoint, etc.
. Finance and budget management experience
. Business process and systems management, Project planning and management (PMP preferred)
. Knowledge of SOPs, good clinical practices and regulatory requirements
. Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate others in a complex, multi-functional matrix environment
. Exceptional leadership and team management skills
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
At client, every challenge is an opportunity. And every opportunity brings the potential to change lives. Our shared mission to serve patients has driven our status as one of the worlds preeminent biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Leverage your high-level expertise to lead and forge partnerships that advance the biotechnical and biopharmaceutical science that can turn the tide of serious, life-interrupting illnesses.
Possible Extension: Yes
Red Flags: N/A
Interview Process: 2 rounds of interview
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: $58.90/hr.
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 months
Note:
Remote - Standard working hours
40 hours per week.
Ideal Candidate: M.S. or higher preferred. 5+ YOE at a minimum. 10+ YOE is preferred. Prior experience working on Precision Medicine (biomarkers, companion Dx, -Omics, AI/ML, etc.) See top 3 skillsets for required skills.
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
At client, every challenge is an opportunity. And every opportunity brings the potential to change lives. Our shared mission.to serve patients. has driven our status as one of the world fs preeminent biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Leverage your high-level expertise to lead and forge partnerships that advance the biotechnical and biopharmaceutical science that can turn the tide of serious, life-interrupting illnesses.
Precision Medicine Program Manager (PM) - Obesity; Precision Medicine Unit
What you will do
Lets do this. Lets change the world through Precision Medicine!
In this vital role within the Precision Medicine Unit, the Precision Medicine Program Manager (PM) works closely with the Obesity Therapeutic Area Head and Precision Medicine Lead (PML) to advance the development and execution of Precision Medicine plans. You will serve as the steward of a cross-functional team to develop and execute translational and precision medicine strategies to support asset (and above-asset, as needed) development across the product lifecycle. Additionally, you will partner with cross functional Sr. Stakeholders and teams across Research & Development to guide the development of translational, reverse translational, and precision medicine strategies.
Responsibilities
1. Serve as the main steward of the PMed Team (PMT) overall program timelines, study pull-through and team efficiency by Driving the strategic planning, development and ensures execution of high quality, integrated cross-functional PMed Plans in support of the overall asset strategy & value
2. Apply PM best practices in the planning, development, initiation, execution, QA/QC, and closing of projects while driving trade-off / decision making to ensure flawless execution
3. Co-lead with PML content creation in preparation to cross-functional meetings, such as technical reviews (PMAF), Portal Reviews, Governance, etc.
4. Conduct critical path analysis (challenging assumptions, hold cross-functional team members accountable); recognize and communicate inflection points w/ mitigation strategies
5. Serve as an integrator to the Evidence Generation Teams (EGTs) and Product Teams (PTs) while ensuring connectivity with (inputs to/from) Discovery Bx, platform functions and IVD/Dx activities
6. Drive risk management and effective communication plans, to include asset-wide impacts
7. Ensure on time delivery; drive adherence to plan (time, budget and scope); challenge delays with why not and propose mitigations; quickly escalate changes to plan
Internal Use Only General and Administrative
8. Applying best practice project management methodology aligned with clients global commercialization process
9. Ability to lead Agile teams and pivot quickly with changes in scientific or strategic assumptions based on internal / external data impacting the program
10. Meeting effectiveness, MS Teams/Smartsheet maintenance, proper and timely escalation of issues to PMed TAHs
What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. The PMed Program Manager professional we seek is experienced, professional, dynamic, goal-oriented and results-driven with these qualifications:
Top 3 Must Have Skills:
1. Program and project management skills with experience in a healthcare-related environment,
operationalizing strategic initiatives, including cross-functional strategic planning, development
of integrated plans, monitoring and driving execution to plan
2. Prior pharma / consulting and/or drug development experience including deep experience in one
or more core drug development and commercialization functions and experience leading teams
through governance processes
? Development experience ideally incl. a program that involved one or more of the
following: Research, early or late development; Diagnostics; novel biomarkers;
Computational Biology; RWE
3. Business process and systems management, Project planning and management (PMP preferred) and late research experience, all stages of life cycle and development.
Nice to have:
Experience on late research and early development projects.
Exposure to one or more of the following TAs: Oncology; Inflammation; Rare Disease; CV/Metabolic; and/or Obesity
Basic Qualifications:
Doctorate degree and 2 years of experience or Master’s degree and 4 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of experience or Associate’s degree and 10 years of experience or High school diploma / GED and 12 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications:
. Technical / scientific background with 6+ years industry and/or academic experience
. Prior pharma / consulting and/or drug development experience including deep experience in one or more core drug development and commercialization functions and experience leading teams through governance processes
. Development experience ideally incl. a program that involved one or more of the following: Research, early or late development; Diagnostics; novel biomarkers; Computational Biology; RWE
. Program and project management skills with experience in a healthcare-related environment, operationalizing strategic initiatives, including cross-functional strategic planning, development of integrated plans, monitoring and driving execution to plan
. Emotional intelligence skills including influencing without authority and navigating within a matrix environment.
. Experience using Project Management and AI/ML tools, methodologies, practices and infrastructure, as related to the Biopharmaceutical Industry
. Highly experienced on MS Suite tools (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) and project management software such as Smartsheet, Planisware, SharePoint, etc.
. Finance and budget management experience
. Business process and systems management, Project planning and management (PMP preferred)
. Knowledge of SOPs, good clinical practices and regulatory requirements
. Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate others in a complex, multi-functional matrix environment
. Exceptional leadership and team management skills
HOW MIGHT YOU DEFY IMAGINATION?
At client, every challenge is an opportunity. And every opportunity brings the potential to change lives. Our shared mission to serve patients has driven our status as one of the worlds preeminent biotechnology companies, reaching over 10 million patients worldwide. Leverage your high-level expertise to lead and forge partnerships that advance the biotechnical and biopharmaceutical science that can turn the tide of serious, life-interrupting illnesses.
Possible Extension: Yes
Red Flags: N/A
Interview Process: 2 rounds of interview
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: $58.90/hr.