CMC Project Manager

Job Description:

• Responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, control, and completion of projects, while remaining aligned with company strategy, commitments and goals.
• Oversees initiating, planning, and executing Cell Therapy Development (CTD) Development Operations and Services (DO&S) projects with the primary focus of this role to manage critical technical initiatives via partnership with technical SMEs to identify scope, work, and project strategy.
• Developing detailed, integrated cross-functional project plans in support of the project scope and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Assisting in business analysis is in scope, as is helping teams to define processes, criteria, etc. to support key decisions.
• Responsible for using CTD DO&S Portfolio Management Office (PMO) best practices, tools, and templates.
• Also develop fit for purpose tools for individual project needs.
• Partner with project, functional and work stream leads to successfully achieve objectives for key strategic initiatives
• Apply PM expertise for standard and complex projects, managing multiple projects in parallel
• Provide strong team leadership and drive to ensure execution on time and within budget
• Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables
• Create project plans; scope, work, resources, scheduling, etc.
• Define critical path and work with team to manage bottlenecks and optimal operations
• Translate strategy and activities into digestible report outs with the appropriate detail for different levels of key stakeholders
• Identify and resolve issues and drive phase appropriate risk mitigations, offering viable solutions and opportunities as they arise
• Implement appropriate project change control
• Facilitate all project team meetings; attend related project team meetings as necessary to ensure alignment, identify blind-spots and risks, latent opportunities, and synergies across programs
• Develop and communicate status to CTD PMO, Project Leadership, Program Leadership, CTD Leadership and CTO Leadership

Qualifications:

• STEM Master's degree, bio-related discipline preferred.
• 2+ years' experience in bio tech/life sciences project management; cell and gene therapy experience preferred.
• Project management credentialing achieved or in progress preferred.
• Experience in technical development and the drive to work with both internal and external partners to define and implement effective project plans.
• Must have the ability to work in matrixed and cross-functional organizations, against firm deadlines, and with world-class partners, suppliers, and business leaders alike.
• Proficiency with related software tools such as: MS Project, Office Timeline Pro, Smartsheet, MS PPT, MS Excel, SharePoint, etc.
• Strong knowledge of biopharma industry.
• Preferred: Familiarity/experience with GMP manufacturing, early phase biologics process development, experience/knowledge base of viral vectors (e.g. adeno-, retro-, lenti-) and gene editing raw materials
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated via oral presentation and concise technical writing.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, with matrixed teams; maintaining strong business partner relationships.
• Excellent critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Possess the ability to adapt in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Benefits:

Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.

Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.

Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.

Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.

Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: Queen Anne, WA, US

Posted Date: 9/20/2024