Our client's mission is to develop a highly diverse, competitive, capable, and innovative domestic cell, tissue, and organ manufacturing ecosystem that will fundamentally change healthcare for chronic disease and traumatic injury; and to establish the trained and ready workforce essential for that ecosystem.
This is an onsite role in Manchester, NH.
Program Managers are critical to our success. In this role, you will direct, lead, and motivate multi-disciplinary teams in the flawless execution of contracted programs according to defined timelines, scope, and budget. You will be a primary point of contact for clients and Institute members and hold team members accountable to deliver results within an agreed-upon governance structure to ensure their satisfaction throughout the program's life. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will contribute to establishing a world-class Program Management Office and introduce best practices appropriate for our programs.
Your Role
- Provide high-level technical and people leadership in program execution: resolve project issues, facilitate decision-making, and coach team members on standard methodologies for problem-solving
- Understand the client's needs and act as their on-site advocate
- Translate high-level project goals into comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets
- Drive the delivery of project scope, timelines, and budget with the core teams to ensure program goals are met and exceeded
- Track and report regularly on progress toward program milestones, milestone payments, and costs
- Establish effective program governance structures and communicate efficiently with internal and external stakeholders
- Proactively define and manage key program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and appropriately escalate the risks that have become issues
- Be a champion for continuous improvement and identify and implement solutions to enhance program management effectiveness
Your Skills and Experiences
- Bachelor of Science Degree in life sciences or engineering discipline
- Minimum of 3+ years of direct work experience in cell therapy, biopharmaceutical manufacturing, medical device, or other similar industries
- Minimum of 3+ years of direct program management experience with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading programs from initiation to closure with the responsibility for creating and managing project plans, timelines, budgets, and resources
- Proven ability to lead and motivate highly technical teams and to maintain high morale within a matrix environment
- Experience in the CDMO business model and GMP operations is desired
- PMP certification or other project management training is highly desired
- Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Ability to influence colleagues, clients, and Institute members at all levels in the organization
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with financial analysis, forecasting, and dashboard reporting
- Comfortable leading multiple programs in a fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative team environment
- Proficient with Microsoft software products
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Last updated on Jan 3, 2024