Technical Project Manager

About TSR:

TSR is a relationship-based, customer-focused IT and technical services staffing company.

For over 40 years TSR, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, TSR Consulting Services, have prospered in the Information Technology staffing business, earning the respect of companies both large and small with well refined candidate screening, timely placement, and a real understanding of the right skill sets required by our clients.

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Not every candidate is a match for the job, but every candidate and consultant will be treated with respect and professionalism.

Technical Project Manager

Job Description

• Location: Summit, New Jersey
• Type: Contract
• Job #80162

Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is hiring a Technical Project Manager, on a contract basis.

Job ID #: 80162

Work Location:
Summit, NJ - Hybrid role, 3 days on site

Summary:
The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the direction, coordination, implementation, control, and completion of projects, while remaining aligned with company strategy, commitments and goals. The PM oversees initiating, planning, and executing Cell Therapy Development (CTD) Development Operations & 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. The PM is responsible for 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.

The PM will be responsible for using CTD DO&S Portfolio Management Office (PMO) best practices, tools, and templates. The PM may also develop fit for purpose tools for individual project needs. The successful candidate will have 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.

Knowledge/Skills:

• 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.

Education/Experience:

• 2 years' experience in bio tech/life sciences project management; cell and gene therapy experience preferred.
• STEM Master's degree, bio-related discipline preferred.
• Project management credentialing achieved or in progress preferred.

Responsibilities:

• 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