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Project Manager, DSS Project Management and Operational Excellence

Basking Ridge, NJ 07920

Posted: 04/16/2025 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Project Management Job Number: 619131 Is job remote?: Yes Country: United States

Job Description




Job Description:

This critical role provides project management support to the DX-DSS organization, specific to the project management activities of compound projects, studies, and activities. It involves overseeing the coordination, planning, and execution of activities related to prioritized compounds or initiatives. This individual is to collaborate with a cross-functional, matrix-ed organization. This role also provides the opportunity to manage and drive initiatives prioritized by the leadership team.
  • Develop and maintain project plans with milestones, timelines, and budget for compound-related activities
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of project milestones
  • Identify and escalate potential / current workload capacity issues in partnership with team
  • Serve as two-way communication channel between DX-DSS LT and compound team for project management topics that require escalation (ie timeline, high-level budget, milestones)
  • Document action items and decisions while maintaining appropriate project management artifacts
  • Capture, monitor and escalate project risks, actions, decisions
  • Proactively identify potential roadblocks and implement mitigation strategies
  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on objectives
  • Track project performance, reporting progress and key metrics to DX-DSS-LT using Smart Sheet or other reporting project management support
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the project management space


Skills:
  • Experience of at least 3 years in business management functions in mid-sized/large international companies, authorities or associations.
  • Experience in standard business computer applications (Microsoft Office, Smartsheet)
  • Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Formal knowledge of project management methodologies within industry standards
  • Proficiency on managing financial tracking.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of the principles, concepts, methods, and standards of Clinical Research
  • Demonstrated expertise in general project management in timeline, deliverable and quality control.
  • Excellent English language skills.
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, in explaining in simple terms complex concepts
  • Proven negotiation and facilitation skills, a team player and self-starter
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills and positive attitude for customer service mindset.
  • Ability and flexible to work remotely with worldwide team members across cultures and time zones.
Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field 


**CO/NY candidates may not be considered 

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Planet Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at Planet Pharma, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Pharma.