Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title : Project Manager

Location: Seattle, WA

Pay Range: $43.45 – 52.45/hr

Type: Contract, Potential for extension or conversion to permanent

Overview

The Project Manager is closely partnered with the GMS&T Leader to enable effective execution of strategy and plans. The scope of responsibilities of the Project Manager fall into 4 general categories which flex across all drug modalities, disease areas and stages of development.

1. Cross-functional Project Management to ensure integrated execution of LCM strategy and communication

2. Project Timeline Management and timeline scenario planning

3. Assist with Gaps Analysis and Risks Management

4. Ensure connectivity with key partners on critical actions, timelines etc

   Responsibilities

   • In partnership with GMS&T Team Leader, manage multiple commercial LCM program assignments (actual number determined by level of project complexity and candidate experience) and drive execution of integrated program strategy

   • Develop detailed project plan that is aligned with the overall strategy. Work collaboratively with the CTO team leaders and cross functional teams to track all project milestones

   • Facilitate pertinent scenario planning to address changing business/clinic needs. Gather stakeholder input, evaluate, collate, manage and communicate implications and adjustments to the overall plan

   • Manage all meeting logistics including the creation of clear, concise minutes

   • Partner with the GM&ST Leader to facilitate the management and communication of program risks and mitigation strategies

   • Leverage portfolio and program management tools to track program execution, milestones, risks, and long range planning to ensure appropriate communication to team members and management. Examples include MS Project Server, ePlan, PSI CMC database, OnePager Pro, DOI Tool, Right First Time Scorecard, Operational Risk Management

   • Coordinate and ensure appropriate allocation of DS and API materials for non-clinical use

   Requirements

   • Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant scientific discipline with at least 5 years of relevant experience / Masters degree with a minimum of 2-6 years of relevant experience

   • Highly motivated self-starter that works well both in teams as well as independently

   • Strong project management, business process management, and optimization skills

   • Familiarity with end-to-end CMC drug development with an understanding of critical milestones and typical bottlenecks preferred

   • Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and work in a dynamic, fast paced environment.

   • Demonstrated ability to accomplish results and meet deadlines and commitments

   • Strong interpersonal and communications skills, both oral a written

   • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel and Word

   • Demonstrated ability to build relationships, influence, negotiate, and drive organizational engagement

   • Experience developing and/or managing program management tools to forecast budgets, timelines and resources preferred

   • PMP Preferred

   Benefits

   System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options, including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.