Lead Project Manager (CRISPR therapeutics)

PROJECT AND STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with Program Technical Leader and cross-functional team members to establish a development strategy ensuring linkage between strategic and operational activities
• Manage matrixed project teams through the application of PM skills in resource planning, timeline development, stakeholder management, risk/issue 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 project progression and measure key deliverables
• Highlight project risks and facilitate problem-solving, contingency planning, and decision-making to resolve problems and minimize delays
• Coordinate and ensure cross-department communication and integration by leveraging cross-functional relationships to ensure seamless coordination and responsiveness
• Establish regular communications to share information and updates with internal and external stakeholders throughout the duration of projects
• Consolidate program metrics to support portfolio progress reporting
• Ensure senior management approval of changes to scope, budget or timelines
• Develop and execute project plans by coordinating with operations across various functional areas
• Provide updated project documents and information for regular program and budget updates

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Bioengineering, Chemistry or an associated scientific discipline with a minimum of 7+ years of project management experience in the life sciences industry (masters with 5+ years of experience)
• Solid understanding of pharmaceutical product development phases and the role that key functions play (e.g. Research, CMC, NonClinical/Clinical Development, Regulatory) with a strong emphasis on early stage to IND/CTA
• Demonstrated proficiency in project management tools e.g. MS Project, SmartSheet, advanced Excel abilities
• Ability to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in project or program management within the biotech/pharma industry - preferred experience managing projects in Gene Editing or Gene/Cell Therapy
• Certification (PMP) or formal training in Project Management and experience using project management and resource management tools
• Effective communication skills with cross functional teams, key stakeholders and senior leadership
• Establish, maintain, and lead high performing project teams 
• Ability to hold team members, partners and vendors accountable to execute projects on time and within budget
• Understanding of the requirements of key regulatory deliverables in Europe and the U.S. to drive successful outcomes from a program management perspective
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships at all levels within the organization 
• Exceptionally organized and process driven
• Influencer capable of balancing consensus perspectives and cohesive decisions
• Leverages a data-driven and structured approach to facilitate decision making
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary biotech environment
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations and learn quickly
• Six-sigma green belt certification with practical experience of implementation

BENEFITS

• Company-paid health/vision/dental benefits
• Unlimited vacation and generous sick time
• Company-sponsored meals and snacks
• Wellness, caregiver and ergonomics benefits
• 401(k) with company matching