Project Manager

Project ManagerThe Project Manager role with Seran Bioscience plays a crucial role in the CMO lifespan of a drug. With this role, you work closely with clients to manage a project from initiation, through formulation and development, manufacturing, and beyond completion. You will need excellent collaboration, communication, management, organization, and planning abilities. You will be responsible for managing project timelines, influencing, and supporting the internal teams, and for reporting regular updates directly to clients. Each project lifespan can be broken into 6 unique phases for which the project manager is responsible: Initiation, Planning, Execution, Coordination, Monitoring, and Closing.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManages 5-8 compounds simultaneously throughout the entirety of their program lifespanServes as primary interface between the client and the Seran internal project teamFacilitates information flow between internal teams and client for materials, shipments, documents, project updates, meeting agendas, and timelineOwns the overall project timeline, schedule, and resourcesEnsures internal teams are well informed on project timelines and goals, helps facilitate information transfer within internal teamsMaintains consistent and accurate communication with the client via regularly scheduled and ad-hoc updatesPrepares internal teams and client for upcoming project needs or internal team project transfersCommunicates project execution to the client and schedules regular meetings, both internal and external, to review the execution of each project phase with the technical teamOnboards projects into our QADC system, works closely on a regular basis with QA to ensure cGMP quality compliance throughout project lifespanOversees and influences across departments to coordinate program support as neededManages timeline, budget forecasting, resource planning, project meetings, document tracking, and owns the overall project progressCommunicates risk internally and externally. Ensures project milestones are communicated and metActs as primary point of contact for external resources and client queriesSchedules and coordinates project meetings both internally and externallyOversees, coordinates, and tracks shipments of all project/client materialsScope of responsibilities may increase to align with company initiativesPerforms other related duties as assignedRequired Skills and AbilitiesHighly developed communication and writing skillsStrong planning and organization skillsExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesCritical thinking and problem-solving skillsExceptional teamwork, collaboration, conflict management skills and adaptability to changeProficient in Microsoft Office 365Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, or related field required3-5 years of project management experiencePhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at timeAdheres to predictable and consistent in-person attendance