This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading biotech company delivering next generation CRISPR products. The PM will manage growing CRISPR based Therapeutics programs being brought to market. Ideal candidates will have experience with planning, oversight, and management of projects, collaborating with technical teams, service providers and strategic partners. As the Lead PM, you will partner with the Program Technical Lead to coordinate deliverables to ensure project commitments are met.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Technical Lead, as well as cross-functional team members, to establish a development strategy ensuring synergy between strategic and operational activities
Develop and execute project plans by coordinating with operations across various functional areas
Manage project teams through resource planning, timeline development, risk management, finance, and budget planning
Design, communicate and implement project plans in Smartsheet to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget
Monitor progress of projects against plan; define and collect metrics to track progress and measure key deliverables
Highlight risks and lead problem-solving, contingency planning, and decision-making to resolve and minimize impact of risks/problems
Communicate information and updates to internal and external stakeholders throughout the project duration
Ensure senior management approval of changes to scope, budget or timelines
Requirements and Desired Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Bioengineering, Chemistry or a similar scientific discipline; Master's degree a plus
5+ years of project management experience in the life sciences industry
Strong understanding of pharmaceutical product development phases (early stage to IND/CTA) and the role that different functions play
Proven project or program management experience within the biotech/pharma industry; experience managing projects within Gene/Therapy and/or Gene Editing preferred
Certification (PMP or similar) and/or formal training in Project Management is preferred
Excellent communication skills; able to lead cross functional teams and effectively communicate to key stakeholders and senior leadership
Proven ability to establish, maintain, and lead high performing project teams
Able to hold team members and vendors accountable to execute on time and within budget
Knowledgeable of regulatory deliverables in Europe and U.S.
Highly organized and process driven
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary biotech environment
Six-sigma green belt certification with practical experience of implementation is a plus