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Sr. Project Manager
Sequoia Biotech Consulting • San Diego, CA 92101 • Posted 4 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $114,125-$171,187/yr • Senior Level
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Sequoia Biotech Consulting is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead various projects/programs with a business and technical scope. The role involves developing project plans, providing IT integration support, collaborating with cross-functional groups, and ensuring project goals align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will be a skilled team leader with strong negotiation, influencing, and communication skills, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Responsibilities
- Develop project tasks, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements.
- Provide IT integration support to project leads.
- Leverage 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 tools and/or methodologies to manage projects, 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.
- Manage administrative functions such as budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Support HR functions including team development and performance management.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree within a life science or related field.
- 8-12 years of experience within the Pharma/Biopharma, Medical Device, or Biotech industry with at least 3+ years as a project manager leading cross-functional strategic initiatives.
- Experience working with key decision-makers.
- Proven track record of managing system implementations.
- Experience within a cGMP and FDA-regulated environment.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills as well as a strong work ethic.
Preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
Full Job Description
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/.
What you will be doing:
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 processes. 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.
Is this job for you?
Who you are:
We Provide a Comprehensive Total Rewards Program Not Limited To:
Compensation: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,124.67 yearly in our lowest geographic market up to $171,187.00 yearly in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
Legal Statement
Sequoia Biotech provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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/.
What you will be doing:
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 processes. 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.
Is this job for you?
- Develop project tasks, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements.
- Provide IT integration support to project leads.
- Leverage 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 tools and/or methodologies to manage projects, 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.
- Manage administrative functions such as budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Support HR functions including team development and performance management.
Who you are:
- Bachelor's degree within a life science or related field required.
- 8-12 years of experience within the Pharma/Biopharma, Medical Device, or Biotech industry with at least 3+ years as a project manager leading cross-functional strategic initiatives.
- Experience working with key decision-makers.
- Proven track record of managing system implementations.
- 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.
- Strong organizational and administrative skills.
We Provide a Comprehensive Total Rewards Program Not Limited To:
- Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental.
- Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, flexible time-off, and Employee Assistance Program.
- Financial Security: 401(k) with employer matching.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career.
- Employee Recognition Programs.
Compensation: Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $114,124.67 yearly in our lowest geographic market up to $171,187.00 yearly in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience
Legal Statement
Sequoia Biotech provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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