Senior Project Manager - Frederick, United States - Precision for Medicine

Description

Manages a portfolio of projects for a specific set of customers and is accountable for overall project/portfolio performance.

Proactively identifies resources, budgets projects, prioritizes customer's portfolio in line with site-wide portfolio of projects and is the primary operational interface between Precision for Medicine and the customer.

Negotiates and makes decisions with the customer. Provides internal consulting on project management issues and identifies opportunities for process and efficiency improvement. Acts as chief liaison to the operational personnel of customers and is responsible for complex study programs. Mentors junior Project Managers

This role will implement and manage new and existing projects in a manner consistent with Precision for Medicine's mission and management philosophy by developing and maintaining logistical plans and making recommendations to customers on study designs that increase quality and efficiency


Essential Information:
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of situations and/or data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways
Represents the department as a prime contact on projects. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise. Strong influencing skills
Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Create and manage multiple project timelines, budgets and revenue goals, resource plans, while comparing to contracted project scope(s), fully exploring new ideas that optimize quality and efficiency; direct and define the scope of work, objectives, quality of deliverables, and other project and study management activities
Direct and define project and study management activities for team members related to their project-oriented tasks to ensure that project/program milestones are met
Assist customers and collaborators in the implementation of new studies
Coordinate the development and implementation of new projects
Create, track, and report on project timelines
Communicate with customers and collaborators with regard to data management, inventory control, shipping procedures, etc. for all assigned areas
Produce and distribute status, tracking, and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
Respond in a timely manner to all events
Coordinate data gathering
Prepare and present project information at internal and external meetings; prepare reports and correspondences to customers, collaborators, and oversight
Meet all revenue and gross margin objectives assigned to projects, project expenses, and customer billing
Create/track/report relevant metrics for business and project measurement
Assist senior staff, as required
Identify out of scope project work; escalate findings and action plans to appropriate parties
Manage all tasks in an efficient and timely manner, ensuring customer expectations are met/customers are delighted
Engage with all repository operations through interacting, coordinating, and prioritizing activities
Ensure quality control procedures are executed
Enforce GMP/GLP/ISO regulations and standards
Review, update, and evolve all documentation associated with project(s) to approvable status
Lead the development of proactive contingency plans to mitigate risk across projects
Accountable for the financial oversight and goals for project/program
Ensure that work product complies with design and performance standards, regulatory environment and customer expectations. Enforce standards applicable to each step in project execution; develop, lead and implement continuous improvement for assigned projects and programs
Identify, resolve, and assist in resolution of operational issues
Influence and shape the direction of project management, including recommendations regarding policies and practices
Participate in functional and/or corporate initiatives, special project assignments, and as a customer liaison or departmental cross-functional liaison
Monitors assignments and adjusts priorities and work schedule to meet deadlines and provide high quality deliverables. Completes additional tasks needed in support of project, customer and departmental objectives
Source and make recommendations on new business opportunities
Complete other responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:
Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field (e.g. engineering), plus a minimum of 5 years of project management experience; in some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role


Other Required:
Excellent computer skills and experience with MS Office/MS 365 applications
Proven track record of coordination and communication with team members across disparate technical and business backgrounds such as R&D, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Executive Management, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs; ability to lead and drive stakeholder discussions
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills; exceptional emotional intelligence
Able to work in front of a computer for long hours at a time
Strong understanding of project management and data analysis
Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Exceptional research and reporting skills
Extended work hours may be necessary in order to meet business demands
Excellent presentation skills
Exceptional use of judgment and discretion
Able to read, write, and fluently speak and comprehend the English language
Proven track record of being a team player, willing to interact proactively and productively
Must possess a valid driver's license; must be able to travel both domestically and internationally, including overnight stays (~10%)

Preferred:
Biotechnology, repository, or pharmaceutical industry experience
Familiarity with GLP, GMP, CLIA, and ISO regulatory guideline

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role.

This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to:
skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$100,000-$125,000 USD

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