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Project Manager (Drug Development)

San Diego, CA 92121

Posted: 08/17/2022 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Project Management Job Number: 497699-1 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Providing project management support on the other business areas, such as: non-clinical. The individual will maintain accurate and detailed project schedules and support risk management.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work with cross functional clinical team to maintain day-to-day accurate and detailed clinical project timeline.
• Identify critical path activities. Build scenarios to close gaps and ensure clinical project milestones and deliverables are met.
• Support risk management. Identify bottlenecks / gaps and provide suggestions to mitigate risks.
• Assist (may facilitate) clinical project planning meeting.
• Maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve quality, efficiency and effectiveness of project activities.
• Apply project management best practices: initiation, planning, execution, control, and closing of projects to clinical projects. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
• BS degree in sciences
• 5 years working in biopharmaceutical industry. PMP or equivalent certification is desired.
• Minimum 4  years of experience in project management, clinical planning, or clinical operations
• Previous experience with oncology trial strongly preferred
• Experience in managing cross functional team
• Experience in risk identification and mitigation
• Experience in working directly at sponsor companies
• Ability to work independently (with minimal supervision) in a fast-paced team environment
• Knowledge of GXP requirements for pharma / biotech industry
• Oncology drug development
• Regulatory environment
• Process, procedures, and best practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Power Point) and Smartsheet
• Communicate effectively in English, both oral and written
• Detail oriented with meticulous follow through and organization
• Able to maintain composure, adapt, and be self-aware.
• Natural leader with ability to influence and persuade

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimal travel 

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Planet Pharma and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. 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.