R & D Project Manager *PC 499

Your Role: This position is primarily responsible for managing a large portfolio of biologic development programs for clients and internal projects. This will include management of the project life cycle from preclinical development through GMP manufacturing and commercialization activities. This role will also be responsible for supporting internal strategic project initiatives, following the PMO global standards, Miltenyi business processes, strategic initiatives, and best practices to meet project goals and to improve the capabilities of project teams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage a portfolio of business relevant projects from project initiation to completion. This will primarily include client programs and internal initiatives, as needed. Manage and support the execution of and adherence of projects to business processes, strategic initiatives, and project management best practices. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to define the scope and translate business strategy into project objectives, work plans, timelines, and budgets. Own the contract management lifecycle from project scoping, technical review of the draft Scope of Work (SOW) or Change Order (CO), resolution of client comments on the draft SOW/CO, routing the SOW/CO to internal and external stakeholders for execution through DocuSign, managing task invoicing based on the payment events listed in the SOW/CO, addressing client invoicing questions/disputes, and contract closeout once all tasks are completed. Develop and execute detailed project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Provide monthly updates to finance to support revenue recognition and forecasting for preclinical, clinical, and commercial activities. Support as the primary point of contact for client visits and ensure the Person in Plant policy is escorted. Personally escort clients during their time onsite, or identify an alternate client escort, and manage visit logistics to ensure the dates/time of the visit, number of visitors, and the purpose of the visit are well defined and shared with relevant internal stakeholders. Identify individual resource and portfolio capacity requirements. Work with department heads and external clients to identify and assign individual responsibilities. Work with the project team, program manager, and clients to identify and apply the proper project management tools and techniques necessary to meet project deliverables. Support the leadership team in the development of project alignment, with the portfolio, to business strategy, functional constraints, and resource proficiency. Collaborate with project team and clients to develop and execute detailed project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Require and obtain top project team performance, deliverable quality, and adherence to established scope, timelines, and budgets. Monitor and maintain project metrics on budget, schedule, resource allocations, issues, risks, and scope change to ensure project performance. Develop, communicate and manage performance expectations; monitor and observe the performance of project team members; provide clear and timely feedback and elevate to resource managers when appropriate. Be adept at rallying team members and clients to an approach through root cause analysis, logical deduction, personal presence, and meeting management. Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. Work with the team or project managers, program manager, and PMO to develop and maintain project KPI’s and dashboards. Requirements: B.S. degree in a science-related discipline, e.g. biology, chemistry, biotechnology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, pharmaceuticals, engineering, etc. A minimum 3 years project management experience, or equivalent. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Must be proficient in a wide range of project management skills, including: maintenance of complex schedules, development and management of project budget, change control, cross-team leadership, portfolio management, risk mitigation and internal/external communications. Must have excellent written and verbal skills. Drive team meetings and deliver timely and accurate meeting recaps and status. Create a positive environment by working collaboratively, energizing others, and encouraging continuous improvement from project teams. Prefer: PMP or similar certification greatly preferred. Previous Biotechnology research and development plus GMP experience is preferred. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must have ability to handle more than one task at a time and must work at a rapid pace while maintaining attention to detail. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This job is performed in a temperature-controlled facility without exposure to extreme hot or cold temperatures. Generally, this job is performed in a sanitized laboratory setting and routinely uses standard medical and research equipment such as centrifuges, biosafety cabinets, microscopes, incubators, pipettes and computers. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to blood, viruses, bacteria, body fluids and other tissues. Employees entering and leaving the laboratory must wear appropriate clothing and protective equipment such as scrubs, coveralls, masks, glasses and gloves. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The hiring range for this position is expected to fall between $86,783 - $102,109/year, reflecting the range candidates can reasonably expect to be considered for at time of offer, based on factors such as experience, internal equity, and qualifications. The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of considerations, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialization, skills, abilities, and training. The above range represents the Company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition to your salary, the Company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan. All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. Certain positions may also be eligible for additional compensation such as bonuses or commissions. Miltenyi Biotec, Inc. is an EO Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Miltenyi Biotec, Inc. participates in E-Verify. The Company will provide reasonable accommodations to candidates and employees, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company, in accordance with applicable law. Are you ready to start revolutionizing biomedical research? When you joinMiltenyi Biotec,you join a family that is passionate about making a real impact – one breakthrough at a time. For over 30 years, we have played a pivotal role in the design, development, manufacture, and integration of products for sample preparation, cell separation, cell analysis, imaging, and cell culture needs. These developments have led to cutting-edge cell and gene therapies – transformative methods that mobilize the body’s own cells and genetic blueprint to tackle diseases such as cancer and autoimmune conditions. 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