Senior Manager of Project Management - Contractor

Job Description

Job DescriptionSalary: $85 to $90

ABOUT MEDICINES360

At Medicines360, we are more than a womens health innovation organization we are a catalyst for change. We are fearless in our pursuit of creative approaches to solving consequential womens health issues and transforming novel ideas into life-changing products that improve the lives of all women, and especially the underserved. We are fiercely dedicated to our mission of improving womens health worldwide. Our launched products address pressing health concerns of women, providing them with the products they need to live healthier, more fulfilled lives. For more information on Medicines360 please visit Medicines360.org

Position Title: Senior Manager of Project Management

Reports To: Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Status: Full-time Contractor

Location: San Francisco Hybrid

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will be part of the team advancing the development of product technologies and generating robust clinical data to determine overall impact on stillborn reduction and maternal morbidity. The study will also assess the individual clinical use of each technology to support commercial applicability.

The Senior Manager, Project Management, ensures the progress against goals of interdisciplinary project activities coordinated to advance new product development under the direction of the Program Leader. These activities will occur in partnership with the senior leadership, the scientific and clinical team lead and other key stakeholders in the company. In collaboration with other members of staff, the Sr. Manager of Project Management manages all key operational activities and acts as project liaison between the internal project teams, external partners and multiple collaborators. S/he will specifically identify and manage project-related priorities by identifying and applying state-of-the-art project management tools and best practices, processes and principles to meet goals, timelines, budgets, and relationship management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with the Program Leader, department heads and team members develop, implement and monitor an integrated operational plan that supports the successful execution of project/program strategy to meet goals for assigned project(s) in accordance with the project goals as directed by the program leader
• Develop and manage detailed project plan(s) that integrates key activities, timelines, resources, budget, and track the critical path for assigned project(s).
• Ensure uniform processes/documentation between projects including project meeting organization, issuing agendas, documenting project team meeting minutes, tracking, reporting progress on projects and proactively managing follow up and resolution on action items.
• Facilitate coordination of the project activities between functional areas and work with senior management to define roles and responsibilities of team members
• Collaborate with team members to collect and maintain project-related information and prepare presentations, proposals, plans, updates, issues, recommendations to senior management, and collaborative partners as needed.
• Facilitate decision-making process within the team
• Foster open dialogue within team and build positive team spirit to overcome obstacles
• Facilitate resolution of conflicts between functional groups and external collaborators while maintaining objectivity
• Facilitate external partnership management in a matrix environment

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in Pharmaceutical or Life Sciences or business field strongly preferred
• Minimum of 8 years Project Management experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Strong understanding of the full drug development process is required (IND/CTD/NDA/BLA) with large molecule development, diagnostic and device development experience highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success managing complex projects or multiple smaller projects encompassing Quality, software, technology transfer, Clinical Development through regulatory approval and product launch.
• Must be able to work in a matrix environment with experience managing external collaborations and partnerships in academic, small and large biotech or pharmaceutical companies.
• Experienced in collaboration management.
• Ability to build strong multidisciplinary cross-functional teams and influence others
• Must have the ability to motivate others, prioritize multiple tasks, and maintain positive interpersonal working relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Excellent understanding and proficiency with Microsoft Office including strong MS Project skills and other project management software and standard Project Management tools and methodologies
• PMP certification desirable

IN OFFICE PRESENCE: Please refer to the Hybrid and Remote Work Guidelines for in-office presence, current in office requirement is Tue, Wed, Thu each week.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/MISC:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• The person in this position may need to occasionally move throughout the office to attend meetings in different rooms.
• Continuously operates a computer and occasionally uses other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines, and computer printer
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

Medicines360 is committed to a diverse workplace and is committed to equal opportunity employment for all job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Medicines360 complies with all applicable local, state, and national laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.