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As part of the Project Management Chapter, the Global Project Manager (GPM) plays a key role in optimized product delivery and is accountable for all project management aspects of various projects from simple to complex in nature. Drives the project/product from the original concept through completion by developing and directing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, spending, resource plans, and status reports. As a trusted advisor, the Global Project Manager translates and drives projects into products and enables the organization to use energy and time effectively and efficiently while quickly responding to changing business needs across the portfolio.
Job Responsibility:
Own project/program/product structures for Companion Diagnostics (CDx) product development & product care activities including communication management, timelines, resource and budget plans, progress and cost control, and risk management
Create, coordinate, and maintain integrated project plans including dependencies, resources and budgets
Proactively own and drive integrated project plans including dependencies, resources and budgets
Execute project management processes including guiding and managing preparation for milestone reviews, capacity reviews (cQCR, SCR & fQCR), etc., as applicable & may lead improvement initiatives
Follow best practices in project/product teams and foster continuous improvement
Select project methodology and apply agile methods as appropriate, including coaching and guiding teams in project methodology, including agile practices
Establish, measure, and report the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), standard metrics, Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) or Outcome Based Planning (OBPs) key results for projects
Act as a trusted advisor with a 360° view on all levels to advise and support the project/product teams as well as the broader organization in the holistic planning
project risk management
scenario creation as well as critical path analysis
Serve as a single point of contact & control for project and program data collected from the functions
Lead project team meetings and foster knowledge sharing between project/product teams and sub-chapters
Identify project risks and describe potential implications for budget, timeline and scope
Identify gaps, potential bottlenecks or delays, challenge assumptions and propose options to close gaps and get projects back on track while communicating issues proactively to stakeholders
Manage project/product team information to support the teams themselves, the Life Cycle Teams (LCTs) and/or other governing body decision making
Serve as an Agile Program Manager as defined by Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) where applicable
Other duties as assigned by leadership
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a Life Sciences field
4 years of experience in project management / engineering/ business in the diagnostic, medical device, pharmaceutical or biotech industry leading product development and product care projects
At least one year of experience in the following areas: clinical biomarker or In Vitro Diagnostic development, companion diagnostic development, analytical and clinical validations, regulatory submissions, instrument/systems development, or program management
One year of experience in a regulated industry (e.g. FDA 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001)
Nice to have:
Master’s degree, preferably in a Life Sciences field, and 6 years project management / engineering/ business experience in the diagnostic, medical device, pharmaceutical or biotech industry leading product development and product care projects
Alternatively, a Ph.D with 3 years project management experience in those areas
Prior 3 years in clinical biomarker or In Vitro Diagnostic development experience in companion diagnostic development, analytical and clinical validations and regulatory submissions or instrument development and program management
What we offer:
Competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs
401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible
Paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc