Summary
A world leader in developing and commercializing first-class therapies for rare genetic diseases with a market cap of $14.2B USD is looking for an experienced Project Manager to manage program and project related tasks, maintain and track high quality integrated project plans and dashboards for reporting and decision making consisting of several Worldwide R&D projects. This role would be ideal for those looking to take on more leadership, develop their PM skillset, and work with a world-class industry leader. This is a fully onsite, initial 12+ month contract with potential extensions/conversion based in San Rafael, CA.
Responsibilities
- Manage program/project related tasks, maintaining and tracking high quality integrated project plans and dashboards for Worldwide R&D projects.
- Coordinate bi-directional communication between the program/project teams.
- Manage the full project lifecycle for Worldwide R&D projects from initiation to closure.
- Develop plans, schedules, resource demands, and ensure adherence for business adoption, project scope, resourcing and funding.
- Work with WWRD business areas to conduct assessments of potential areas of improvement.
- Apply continuous improvement tools and methodologies, such as root cause analysis, process mapping, etc.
Qualifications
- BA/BS Degree preferred in Business, Life Sciences or Engineering.
- 5+ years of relevant experience in Biotechnology/Pharmaceutical Industry highly desired.
- Expertise in Project & Program Management or Process Excellence/Improvement or Lean-DMAIC highly desired.
- Certification in PMP and/or Lean Six Sigma highly desired.
*This is a fully onsite, initial 12+ month contract with potential extensions/conversion based in San Rafael, CA.
