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Planet Pharma · 2 days ago

Global Project Manager

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$55/hr - $62/hr

4+ years exp

Planet Pharma is seeking a Global Project Manager to optimize product delivery and manage various projects from concept through completion. This role involves developing detailed work plans, managing resources and budgets, and ensuring effective project execution while responding to changing business needs.

BiotechnologyHealth CarePharmaceutical

Hiring Manager

Brielle Lepsch

Responsibilities

You will 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

You will create, coordinate, and maintain integrated project plans including dependencies, resources and budgets, allowing the teams to work efficiently and effectively

You are accountable for quality implementation in projects in the following areas: Project risk management; Critical path analysis; Scenario creation and analysis; Budget; Robust planning

You will proactively own and drive integrated project plans including dependencies, resources and budgets allowing the teams to work efficiently and effectively

You will execute project management processes including guiding and managing preparation for milestone reviews, capacity reviews (cQCR, SCR & fQCR), etc., as applicable & may lead improvement initiatives

You will follow best practices in project/product teams and foster continuous improvement by sharing best practices and knowledge among peers

You will select project methodology and apply agile methods as appropriate, including coaching and guiding teams in project methodology, including agile practices (with Project/Program Leads or PMC management if appropriate)

You will 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 enabling teams and functions to measure and improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness

You will 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 with the aim to ensure an optimized value delivery

You will lead project team meetings and foster knowledge sharing between project/product teams and sub-chapters to enhance project effectiveness and optimized delivery

You will identify project risks and describe potential implications for budget, timeline and scope

You will 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

You will manage project/product team information to support the teams themselves, the Life Cycle Teams (LCTs) and/or other governing body decision making

Frequently provides high level/pre-defined and recent planning data for scenario analysis and decision making on a portfolio level

You will serve as an Agile Program Manager as defined by Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) where applicable

Other duties as assigned by leadership

Qualification

Agile MethodologyRisk ManagementBudget PlanningProject ManagementClinical Biomarker DevelopmentVitro DiagnosticsRegulatory SubmissionsLife Sciences DegreeCommunication ManagementContinuous ImprovementStakeholder CommunicationTeam Leadership

Required

You hold a Bachelor's degree, preferably in a Life Sciences field

You have 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

You have 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

You have one year of experience in a regulated industry (e.g. FDA 21 CFR part 820, ISO 13485, ISO 9001)

Preferred

You hold a 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, you hold 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