R&D Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

R&D Project Manager
Ideally in office in Princeton T/W/Th and WFH Monday & Fridays.
Am open to remote if necessary but prefer ideal candidate to be Hybrid.

Responsibilities:
Project Management:

• Utilize the Project Management (PPM - Bubble) tools to lead complex projects to help deliver the business goals.
• Identify project resource needs & work with PM leadership to ensure projects are properly supported. Ensure all team members understand their roles and accept their responsibilities.
• Create timelines for each project and drive deliverables to due dates to meet ship timing.
• Lead weekly multi-functional team meetings - address issues, discuss status updates and action items, analyze risk and identify contingency plans. Clearly communicate agenda, action items and status of projects.
• Manage changes to preserve business plan commitments. Initiate change management/reviews if objectives change.
• Utilize the PPM tools to prepare, track, and report on the project plan/status
• Conduct Lessons Learned and report out key findings. Apply key learnings to management of future projects.
• Provide input to help continuously improve the effectiveness of the PMO globally.

Requirements:

• BA/BS Degree (science preferred, but not required) from an accredited institution
• 5 years Client industry experience (preferably R&D, Operations or Engineering) within project management
• OTC or regulated product categories experience a plus.
• Global project management experience a plus.
• PMP certified preferred but not required
• Excellent computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel Spreadsheets, Word, etc)
• Experience successfully handling a portfolio of projects at a Global scale
• Experience leading multi-functional international teams in a matrix organization
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) with experience presenting/tailoring discussions to all levels of management
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities
• Exceptional troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
• Critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Project Management skills (MS Project, Gantt charts, cross-functional leadership).
• Familiarity with a Stage Gate product development process preferred.
• Experience with FDA regulated products preferred