Research Project Manager

The Research Strategy, Innovation & Portfolio Management group is seeking a talented and highly motivated project manager to manage coordination and progression of scientific research projects in a highly collaborative environment and cross-functional matrix. The candidate will efficiently interact with multiple stakeholders representing multiple functions within the company to drive research projects forward to clinical development.

Essential Responsibilities

Responsible for starting up or managing the research-based development subteams.

May help manage teams that are preparing to present their molecule at governance meeting for clinical development.  

Experience working effectively with cross-functional project teams to build and develop the team, diagnose team health and taking action to address team issues.

Ability to organize new cross-functional project teams, define objectives and scope, identify tasks and milestones, build project schedules, identify resource needs, track execution to schedule, and manage risks.

Experience and ability in successfully managing multiple cross-functional tasks simultaneously.

Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years, MS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, which includes experience in the pharmaceutical industry as a functional area scientist or project manager.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

Direct experience or strong foundation in drug development process is preferred.

Experience should include participation in cross-functional project team activities.

Self-motivated, resourceful, high technical competence and process-oriented.

Clear and effective communication.

Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams) and Zoom.