Project Manager for Type 1 Diabetes product (Contract)

Job Description: Project Manager T1D (Contractor)

POSITION SUMMARY

The Commercial Manufacturing and Supply Chain (CMSC) Project Manager will be responsible for supporting project teams executing operational excellence, Tech Transfer to CDMO, and/or lifecycle management strategies within the T1D program.  The position will work with the Operations, MSAT, Regulatory, and Quality leads to create and manage project plans, track and report progress, drive actions, escalate risks, and facilitate discussions and decision-making.  The primary focus of this role is management of external manufacturing strategic projects; however, additional projects will be assigned based on individual’s bandwidth and program need.

The successful candidate will be high energy, detail-driven, confident, personable, motivated and have a proven track record in managing and driving project success within the biotech industry, specifically in a GMP environment.  We are seeking an individual with experience in technical operations, supply chain, tech transfer, manufacturing, and/or operational excellence in a GMP environment; In addition, qualifications include solid working knowledge of GMPs, project management skills, a proactive mentality, and willingness to pivot quickly and effectively as priorities change.  The successful candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal), high attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively and independently in cross-functional, matrixed teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner closely with area leads to develop and maintain project plans. Identify/communicate interdependencies as well as critical path activities for the project(s).

• Lead process mapping and/or scenario planning workshops to solve challenges and deep dive into plans.
• Track and monitor key milestones and decision points and work with project team members to meet commitments and drive delivery of project objectives.
• Effectively communicate with team members, and key stakeholders on the status, objectives, risks, and mitigation plans associated with projects
• Organize and maintain team communications including meeting agendas, minutes, decision logs, tasks lists, and risk analyses/mitigation strategies using preferred technologies
• Update and maintain project status tools, such as a project action log, risk register and dashboards

• Consistently perform duties within established SOPs, and in accordance with GxP requirements, where applicable

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, life sciences or related field.
• A minimum of 6 years of combined experience in project management of cross-functional and technically complex projects and/or related technical field within the biopharmaceutical industry.
• Working knowledge of biotechnology, GMPs, and project management methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional, matrixed environment, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, integrating cross-functional issues and balancing competing priorities effectively.
• Expertise in Microsoft suite (Project, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Word, Excel, Outlook) and core level knowledge of Smartsheet for project management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills, to effectively inform key updates & issues across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including an ability to combine attention to detail with a big picture perspective.

$80-$90/HR

This job posting is for a temporary role with a third-party agency partner on assignment at Vertex Pharmaceuticals (“Vertex”). The individual selected for this role will be offered the role as an employee of a third- party agency partner; compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions of employment shall be presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer. The pay rate range provided is a reasonable estimate of the anticipated compensation range for this job at the time of posting. The actual pay rate will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, location and/or being pursued and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition, this role will be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements

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