Sr. Project Manager - Military veterans preferred

Company Description

Sequoia Biotech Consulting is a leading life sciences consultancy, dedicated to empowering organizations to overcome complex challenges and accelerate the speed to market, scale, and quality of life-saving innovations. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, quality experts, and business professionals specializes in optimizing product development, technology transfer, and commercial manufacturing. Additionally, we equip our partners with the tools, knowledge, and expertise to streamline operations, enhance quality, and ensure compliance.

For more information, visit www.sequoiabiotech.com/.

Sequoia is seeking a Sr. Project Manager to perform work on various projects/programs with a business and technical scope. Project Managers lead a variety of different types of projects, including launching new products or services, transferring technology, and large-scale change efforts with systems and process. The ideal candidate must be a skilled team leader with strong negotiation and influencing skills, be able to work independently, handle multiple projects in parallel, and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Develop project tasks, deliverables, dependencies and resource requirements Leverages interpersonal skills and good judgment to effectively navigate and drive project execution to meet or exceed project goals Collaborate with cross-functional groups to create, execute and communicate overall project plans (scope, schedule, staffing plans, quality, risk management, budget, and procurement) and revise them appropriately to meet changing project needs and requirements Identify needs for changes to plan and communicate them to the team and stakeholders to ensure program goals are in alignment with business objectives Facilitate team meetings and workshops to meet project needs Schedule and lead phase gate reviews with an executive approval committee Identify and resolve or escalate program issues, facilitate trade off decisions, and remove obstacles Continuously analyze and manage risks to enable successful project completion Utilize appropriate tool and/or methodology to manage project, problem solve and document project information (RACI, SIPOC, etc.) Define and optimize project management and development processes, methodologies, and tools to improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree within a life science or related field required 10+ years of experience within Pharma/Biopharma, Medical Device, or Biotech industry with at least 3+ years as a project manager leading cross-functional strategic initiatives. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred Life sciences experience required Experience using MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint Excellent communication and leadership skills as well as a strong work ethic Experience within a cGMP and FDA regulated environment

Additional Information

Sequoia offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including, medical, dental, vision coverage, 401K, and company paid life-insurance.

Sequoia is an equal opportunity employer & prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital & veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr