Senior Manager/Director Project Management

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Are you looking for an opportunity to join a cutting-edge companion diagnostics team that’s developed new companion diagnostics products? THEN READ ON! Our client’s technology is being harnessed and supported through a major University Research partner and the Series ‘A’ funding has exceeded all expectations. In this role, the successful applicant will be highly skilled in project management, with an ability to facilitate decision making based on timeline scenario planning and risk assessment. The role reports directly to the head of the Project Management Organization and will support both the company pipeline and the development of companion diagnostics. The Senior Manager/Director Project Management will collaborate closely as a member of a cross-functional team including Discovery, CMC, Clinical Operations, QA, and G&A.

Immediate fast-track opportunity for a Senior Manager/Director Project Management in LA, CA, who possesses:

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences or related field with 4-6+ years pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in project management OR
• MS/MBA with 3+ years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in project management
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities
• Able to think critically and demonstrate troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, analytical, and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and Microsoft Project and/or Smartsheet is required.

• Strong understanding of drug development and interdependencies. Knowledge in Discovery Research, cGMP manufacturing, Process Development, Clinical development, or Regulatory requirements for biologics and/or medical devices is a strong plus.
• PMP certified
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively across matrix teams
• Must be highly organized, proactive, efficient, and agile.
• Must exhibit high emotional intelligence, with demonstrated ability to successfully negotiate through challenging situations, difficult conversations, and ambiguous assignments.
• Skillful at building trust and team cohesion, with demonstrated track record of driving and leading teams, and influencing colleagues at all levels of the organization to achieve company goals.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Provide integrated project management support for early and late stage projects across the portfolio by creating and maintaining comprehensive project schedules, facilitating cross-functional communication and collaboration, and proactively identifying risks to timelines
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of project interdependencies and critical path and ensure project milestones are met on time and in full.
• Track and support regulatory filings and agency responses, ensuring functional leads (discovery research, CMC, and non-clinical) meet deliverables. Maintain documentation of regulatory gaps and implementation of solutions to translate best practices across the portfolio.
• Support budget analysis across functions and pipeline through detailed tracking of POs and collaboration with G&A
• Organize, facilitate, and co-lead team meetings. Develop agendas, prepare minutes, track actions, maintain a risk register, and distribute key project information in a timely manner.
• Facilitate companion diagnostic development and lab startup activities by ensuring implementation of CAP/CLIA validation requirements through PMA submission

Position Offers:

• Base Salary of $130-155K
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• PTO/Vacation Time
• More benefits to be shared upon start

If you’d like to explore, send us your resume to info@venturehiregroup.com and we’ll follow up with you right away!