Job Title: Technical Transfer Manager- Cell Therapy Duration: 12 Months Hybrid role Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, Business Hours Location: Warren NJ, 07059 OR Seattle-Dexter, 98109
Job Description: The Tech Transfer Project Manager will be a key member of the Cell Therapy Development (CTD) Development Operations & Services (DO&S) Portfolio Management Office. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of tech transfer project objectives in alignment with the company's strategy, commitments, and goals. The project(s) will be technical in nature and will support a development product program, with a particular focus on internal tech transfer coordination.
The Tech Transfer Project Manager will work with stakeholders to identify project scope and strategy, develop detailed project plans, and collaborate with functional leads and project managers to coordinate project deliverables. This individual will be responsible for managing project timelines, risk, budgets, resources, communicating project status, and be accountable for project outcomes. They will use CTD DO&S PMO best practices, tools, and templates, and work with internal and external partners to implement effective project management plans. The ideal candidate will be a demonstrated leader with cross-functional tech transfer experience.
Primary Responsibilities: • Coordinate internal tech transfer activities to ensure seamless transitions between development stages. • Collaborate closely with development, manufacturing, quality, and regulatory teams to align tech transfer processes with project timelines and objectives. • Provide strong team leadership and drive to ensure project is executed on-time and within budget • Develop and maintain detailed tech transfer plans, including resource allocation, risk management, and timeline tracking. • Facilitate cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment and address any tech transfer-related issues or risks; attend related project meetings as necessary to ensure alignment. • Monitor and report on the progress of tech transfer activities, ensuring that all milestones are met and any deviations are promptly addressed. Develop and communicate status to organizational leadership. Report on project progress, offering viable solutions and opportunities as they arise. • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal tech transfer coordination, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across all involved teams. • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and tech transfer coordination, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in a dynamic environment. Competencies & Experiences • 5+ years’ experience in bio tech/life sciences project management; cell therapy experience preferred. • Cross-functional tech transfer experience • Bachelor’s degree in STEM/Life Sciences-related discipline • Project management qualification 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. Familiarity/experience with end-to-end CMC drug development. • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. • Ability to work cross-functionally, with matrixed teams; maintaining strong business partner relationships. • Strong leadership skills and executive presence; ability to positively influence outcomes. • Expertise in conflict resolution. • Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. • Willingness to do what needs to be done in a dynamic environment.
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.
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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: $80.00/hr.
