Project Manager III

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Job description

Position Details:

Our client, a world-leading Pharmaceutical Company in West Chester, PA is currently looking for a Project Manager to join their expanding team.

Job Title: Project Manager / Pharma Drug Development / Hybrid work

Duration: 12 months contract, extendable up to 24 months

Location: West Chester, PA

Hybrid: Working 3 days at the Office and 2 days Remote

Note:

The client has the right-to-hire you as a permanent employee at any time during or after the end of the contract.

You may participate in the company group medical insurance plan

Job Description:

Onsite or Offsite: Working 3 days at the Office and 2 days Remote

Shift: Flexible

Core essential skill sets to be considered for the role:

Experience in project management in the pharma industry

Good knowledge of the drug development process

Temp to perm:

Possible depending on openings and performance

Position Summary:

The Project Manager has shared responsibility for leading the global development of R&D products; ultimately to maximize the product's potential.

The PM will work in partnership with a Program Leader to establish, maintain and deliver the priority product plan for all development stages.

1. Supports the cross-functional global program team to execute the strategic planning and delivery of the integrated development program

2. Participate in selected expert team meetings (CDT, CMC, Preclinical, RA and any other meetings deemed essential)

3. Lead monthly GPT meetings (including agenda, minutes and discussions)

4. Responsible to co-chair with RA lead the Project Submission Team as required

5. Proactively identify and manage risks and emerging issues and ensure related decisions are made at the appropriate levels and with the appropriate cross-functional input.

6. Develop and manage end-to-end product plans in Planisware to accurately reflect the timelines and interdependent functional links and develop scenario plans when required

7. Support team alignment for workplan (AOP/LRP) and governance processes and interactions and present to management when required

8. Support creation of development documents (TPP, IDP, DPP, monthly reports, dash-boards etc.) and ensure all relevant program documentation are updated, approved by respective leadership and uploaded into the designated platforms

9. Participate in GPL initiatives

Education:

Required: Master's level degree in life scientific field

Preferred: Advanced scientific degree (M.D., D.O., Ph.D.)

Experience:

5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Experience in project management

Experience working with external partners

Preferred: Experience in Gx and Biosimilar drug development

Established track record of effective and influential oral presentations

Specialized or Technical Knowledge Licenses, Certifications needed:

Project Management Professional (PMP ) preferred

Excellent computer software skills, specifically Planisware / Microsoft Project, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Outlook

Functional Knowledge:

In-depth knowledge of the Pharmaceutical drug development process

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