BioPharma Project Management Manager

Job Description

The Project Management Manager is responsible for managing the projects of clients assigned to them by the BioPharma Program Manager. They will also have oversight of the team of Project Managers and Project Data Coordinators. They will be responsible for supporting their assigned associates to ensure successful completion of all projects assigned to their team. They will coach and mentor their assigned associates to aide in their career development.

The Project Management Manager will assist the BioPharma Program Manager with department level functions such as monitoring key performance indicators, department capacity, direct personnel management and forecasting.

This is a full time position

• Manage projects for key clients assigned by the BioPharma Program Manager
• Provide leadership guidance, and oversight for Project Managers and Project Coordinators to ensure timely completion of projects and to support the growth and development of individual associates.
• Manage performance of assigned Project Management staff including ongoing feedback, performance reviews, goal setting and personal development.
• Coach and mentor Project Managers, and Project Coordinators on all applicable processes and systems
• Oversee training of assigned associates. Drive updates to training materials and training procedures for the department as a whole as needed.
• Dup of first pointEnsure compliance of assigned Project Management staff with company SOPs and regulatory guidelines
• Ensure effective project plans are in place and operational for each project and work proactively with Project Management Staff as well as all relevant internal departments to ensure plans are followed.
• Work with assigned Project Managers to identify project risk and proactively suggest and implement mitigation strategies with internal and external partners
• Ensure potential study risks are escalated to the attention of the BioPharma Program Manager, when appropriate.
• Serve as the initial escalation point of contact for all projects assigned to Project Management staff that reports directly to them
• Coach Project Managers to identify out-of-scope tasks and escalate as required
• Represent BioPharma Project Management in external audits

• Contribute to the identification and implementation of process improvements
• Assist in screening and hiring of BioPharma Project Management associates
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills by effectively onboarding, training, and supervising work activities of team members
• Conduct regularly scheduled one-on-one meetings with direct reports focused on performance goals, progress, and career growth and development
• Assess team members by conducting effective performance reviews, and coach associates through necessary performance improvements
• Assist the BioPharma Program Manager with feasibility assessments on Biopharma proposal requests
• Assist the BioPharma Program Manager in monitoring the Project Management capacity and staffing models
• Act as manager level interface with external partners for externally managed/outsourced activities
• Assist the BioPharma Program Manager with the financial and sample receipt forecast
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators set by the BioPharma Program Manager. Escalate trending issues to the BioPharma Program Manager as needed
• Coordinate closely with Research & Development, Lab Operations, IT, Finance, and Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance to ensure operational excellence in support of biopharma projects
• Facilitate cross department meetings between Project Management and Lab Operations as needed or when requested by the BioPharma Program Manager
• Represents BioPharma Project Management on company-wide project teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree, preferably in medical or biological sciences or discipline associated with clinical research from an accredited college or university. Advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience in support of Pharma/contract testing for clinical trials (phase I – IV), Clinical Diagnostics, Central Lab, Pharmaceutical or related healthcare field
• Direct experience in large scale clinical trials is a must.
• Minimum of 4 years of Project Management experience
• Previous supervisory/management experience preferred
• Ability to prioritize tasks based on business needs
• Computer skills including proficiency in use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access and Project Management software
• Effective written, verbal, presentation and communication skills
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory science preferred
• Goal oriented, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• Keenly attentive to detail
• Ability to keep sensitive information confidential

Additional Information

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

• Physical dexterity sufficient to use hands, arms, and shoulders repetitively to operate a keyboard and other office equipment, use a telephone, access file cabinets and other items stored at various levels, including overhead
• Ability to speak and hear well enough to communicate clearly and understandably with sufficient volume to ensure an accurate exchange of information in normal conversational distance, over the telephone, and in a group setting
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time as necessary in the laboratory (4 or more hours)
• Ability to lift and move items weighing up to 15 pounds
• Physical dexterity sufficient to move body frequently around laboratory equipment and instrumentation
• Ability to continuously operate a personal computer for extended periods of time (4 or more hours)
• Mental acuity sufficient to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions

The essential physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work environment may consist of exposure to infectious disease, bio hazardous and hazardous materials, and regulated medical waste.

With over 30 years of specialized expertise in infectious disease, immunology and allergy testing for immunocompromised and critical patients, Viracor Eurofins is committed to helping medical professionals, transplant teams, reference labs and biopharmaceutical companies get results faster, when it matters most. Viracor is passionate about delivering value to our clients by providing timely, actionable information — never losing sight of the connection between the testing we perform and the patients we serve.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.