Senior CMC Project Manager

Position Title: Senior CMC Project Manager

Work Location: Seattle WA 98101

Assignment Duration: 10 Months

Work Schedule: M-F

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Position Summary:

Senior Project Manager (PM) will sit within the Cell Therapy Development (CTD) Development Ops and Services (DOS) Portfolio Management Office.

This individual will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of project(s) in alignment with the organization's strategy, commitments, and goals.

Key Responsibilities:

* Partner with project, functional and work stream leads to successfully achieve project objectives inclusive of program assets as well as strategic initiatives.

* Apply project management expertise across the portfolio for standard and complex projects, managing multiple projects in parallel.

* Provide strong team leadership and drive to ensure projects are executed on-time and within budget

* Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables

* Create project plans; scope, work, resources, scheduling, etc.

* Maintain project objectives through project lifecycle

* Monitor execution and quality to customer/stakeholder/sponsor standards

* Identify and resolve issues and risks

* Report on project progress, offer viable solutions and opportunities as they arise

* Implement appropriate project change control

* Facilitate project team meetings; attend related project meetings as necessary to ensure alignment

* Evaluate and assess result of the project through regular after-action reviews

* Provide structure and leadership across departments to ensure team meets project objectives

* Work with internal and external stakeholders to manage project deliverables

* Develop and communicate status to organizational leadership

Qualification & Experience:

* 5+ years' experience in bio tech/life sciences project management; cell Therapy experience preferred.

* Bachelor's degree in STEM/Life Sciences-related discipline.

* PMP qualification preferred

* Proficiency with related software tools such as: MS Project, Office Timeline Pro, MS PPT, MS Excel, SharePoint, etc.

* Strong knowledge of biopharma industry. Familiarity/experience with end-to-end CMC drug development.

* Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

* Ability to work cross-functionally, with matrixed teams; maintaining strong business partner relationships.

* Strong leadership skills and executive presence; ability to positively influence outcomes.

* Excellent conflict resolution, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

* Ability to navigate and bring clarity to areas of uncertainty in a dynamic environment.