Project Manager - Birmingham, United States - Kelly Science Engineering Technology & Telecom

Description

Kelly Science has an immediate opening for a Project Manager Innovation for our growing client near Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Direct Hire

Salary: $120,000-$150,000 DOE

Overview of Role: Are you an accomplished project manager with a passion for driving innovation in the pharmaceutical industry? We're seeking a dynamic individual to lead our innovative projects related to novel excipients, adjuvants, and lipids. As the Project Manager Innovation, you'll play a pivotal role in coordinating and guiding project teams across our global Life Sciences business to ensure the successful delivery of projects aligned with business and market demands.

Purpose of Role: In this role, you'll be responsible for driving the entire lifecycle of priority innovation projects, from inception to completion. You'll collaborate with project teams to define requirements, scope, risks, and necessary investments, ensuring clear documentation and consistent updates as projects progress. Your expertise will be instrumental in creating comprehensive project plans, monitoring expenditures, and efficiently managing teams using established methodologies like the stage gate process.

Why Join Us?

• Encouragement of Creativity and Innovation: We foster an environment where creativity and innovation are not just encouraged but celebrated. Your ideas and perspectives will be valued as we strive to pave new paths to success.
• Culture of Learning: We believe in learning from both successes and failures, using each experience to inform and improve our strategies for future projects.
• Diverse and Inclusive Environment: We recognize that diversity is our strength, and we actively promote diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We value individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding and proven track record in project management principles, methodologies, and tools, particularly in driving innovation projects.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in project management, preferably in life sciences focusing on novel excipient, drug substance, or drug product development.
• Familiarity with Agile, Kanban, and Six Sigma methodologies is advantageous.
• Technical degree or MSc in Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from PMI is desired.
• Ability to work with diverse teams and lead individuals from varying backgrounds.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to engage effectively across all levels of the organization.