R&D Project Manager

R&D Project ManagerIdeally 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: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/statusConduct 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 institution5+ years Client industry experience (preferably R&D, Operations or Engineering) within project managementOTC or regulated product categories experience a plus.Global project management experience a plus.PMP certified preferred but not requiredExcellent computer skills (PowerPoint, Excel Spreadsheets, Word, etc)Experience successfully handling a portfolio of projects at a Global scaleExperience leading multi-functional international teams in a matrix organizationExcellent communication skills (oral and written) with experience presenting/tailoring discussions to all levels of managementDemonstrated ability to handle multiple competing prioritiesExceptional troubleshooting and problem resolution skillsCritical thinking and decision-making skillsProject Management skills (MS Project, Gantt charts, cross-functional leadership).Familiarity with a Stage Gate product development process preferred.Experience with FDA regulated products preferred