Project Manager Research Strategy, Innovation & Portfolio Management

Job Description

Job Description

Project Manager II — Research Strategy, Innovation & Portfolio Management
On behalf of our client, Gilead Sciences | Foster City, CA
Contract Length: 14 months
Pay Rate: $59.00 – $63.89/hr

About the Role

ATR International is seeking a talented and highly motivated Project Manager II on behalf of our client, Gilead Sciences, to join the Research Strategy, Innovation & Portfolio Management group. This role will manage coordination and progression of scientific research projects in a highly collaborative environment and cross-functional matrix, efficiently interacting with multiple stakeholders across functions to drive research projects forward to clinical development.

This is a 14-month contract engagement covering a Leave of Absence (LOA). Regular business hours are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Candidates must be able to work on site at the Foster City office at least 3 days per week.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for starting up or managing research-based development subteams
• May help manage teams preparing to present their molecule at governance meetings for clinical development
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional project teams to build and develop the team, diagnose team health, and take 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience, or MS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, including experience in the pharmaceutical industry as a functional area scientist or project manager

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• Direct experience or strong foundation in the drug development process 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
• Must be on site at the Foster City office at least 3 days per week

Interview Process

1st Round: Phone Screen
2nd Round: In-Person

\nCompany Description

ATR International is a staffing and workforce solutions firm providing high‐quality talent across a wide range of industries, including technology, operations, and professional services.

Company Description

ATR International is a staffing and workforce solutions firm providing high‐quality talent across a wide range of industries, including technology, operations, and professional services.