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1) Program Manager-Molecular Diagnostics (MDx) – Contract to FTE (San Francisco Bay Area) P73BY

2) Vendor Manufacturing Project Manager – Full Time Position (San Francisco Bay area) S54YB

3) Project Manager Consultant – Associate Director level or higher (San Francisco Bay Area) I70VY

4) Senior Project Manager – Full Time Position (San Francisco Bay area) C61JG

5) Finance – Project Portfolio Management Assistant – 3 month contract (New Jersey) 953

6) Director/Associate Director, Project Management – Full Time Position (San Francisco Bay Area) L12ZS (currently on-hold)

1) Program Manager-Molecular Diagnostics (MDx) – Contract to FTE (San Francisco Bay Area) P73BY

DESCRIPTION:

The Program Manager for the Molecular Diagnostics (MDx) Business Unit manages the development of internally developed diagnostics products or companion diagnostics products co-developed with external partners. This responsibility requires involving departmental or cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of new products. Plans and directs schedules and may monitor budget/spending. Monitors the project from initiation through delivery. Organizes the interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget constraints. Has overall project management responsibility. In this role, direct people management responsibility is not required.

Essential Functions:

• Leads cross functional core team through product launch
• Develops project plan and timeline
• Coordinates with external Assay Partner teams to achieve project / product deliverables
• Be the internal expert in PCP process and IVD project management.
• Act as “mini GM” as leader of cross functional core team.
• Act as communication liaison with Business Unit Management to assure deliverables are met, appropriate resources are applied and team(s) remains focused and engaged

Competencies:

• Facilitative leadership skills, particularly the ability to influence stakeholders in other functions over whom the Project Manager has no direct authority. Must be a highly-motivated driver able to complete tasks by leveraging relationships and established goals.
• Has analytical skills, especially the ability to generate alternative solutions and manage risk by identifying criteria for trade-off decisions and helping to facilitate difficult conversations.
• Willingness to be flexible and adaptable in a complex, matrixed environment. The ability to adapt to changing needs and parameters caused by time, budget, or other constraints
• Discusses and presents factual information to other members of the team. Ability to convey very complex information in both written and oral form. Actively and constructively contributes to core team’s efforts through networking within the organization and effectively communicating to MDx management. Able to influence others and gain acceptance and build consensus.
• Ability to manage moderately complex projects and initiatives.
• Acts as a mentor/role model for team members.
• Demonstrates understanding of company’s external customer needs and how they affect business unit products and services.
• Makes decisions that involve the consideration of complex issues.
• Works autonomously and checks-in as decisions are made.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• The candidate will have 3-5 years of project management experience in IVD product development
• Working knowledge of design control and FDA QSR requirements
• Microsoft Project Management skills
• The candidate will have proven ability to execute through influence within a matrixed organization
• The candidate will have an undergraduate degree in science or engineering. Additional advanced degrees are preferred but not required
• In their repertoire, the candidate will be self-motivated & a driving force of execution in their current or past organizations
• Experience working with external collaborators; Negotiations skills; Leading through influence
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• PMP certification is preferred

To apply for a position send your resume to Jobs@JGBBioPharma.com

2) Vendor Manufacturing Project Manager – Full Time Position (San Francisco Bay area) S54YB

DESCRIPTION:

• Serve as the primary commercial liaison between the company and external business partners engaged in commercial start-up or ongoing commercial activities. Coordinate the development of comprehensive project plans, schedule and run meetings, coordinate follow up activities and create/distribute status reports.
• Reports to the VP of Manufacturing and is focused on planning, execution, documentation and management of commercial manufacturing activities between the company and suppliers of commercial products/services. The focus is on smooth and steady manufacturing operations with an emphasis on quality throughout all activities. These projects may involve a broad range of technical and commercial subject matters that typically support the introduction and/or ongoing manufacture of pharmaceutical products and medical hardware. The Vendor Project Manager oversees and manages operational aspects of ongoing commercial projects, serves as the liaison between the project team, line and senior management, and associated vendors, executes process validations, manages schedules, provides forecasts, assesses risks and prepares status reports. The Vendor Project Manager is responsible for providing directions, management and assistance to multiple cross-functional sub-teams, and will collaborate with external manufacturing resources as well as with internal departments.
• These activities will focus on management of day-to-day activities involving nonconforming material/process deviations, coordinate internal MRB activities with respect to vendor supplied material, execution of validation/revalidation plans and coordinating periodic vendor management reviews.
• Responsible for execution of capacity expansion plans as well as quality improvement initiatives. Also be responsible for commercial activities including management of Commercial Supply Agreements, preparation of production forecasts, onsite inventory management and COGS as it is applied to a vendor’s products and services.
• Develops and manages formal project plans, with identified critical paths, timing, cost, resource requirements/allocations and risk mitigations.
• Manages day to day production issues as they develop.
• Calls in technical, quality and regulatory subject matter experts as needed to address issues as they arise.
• Represents Vendor at internal MRB activities Ability to manage multiple concurrent production lots with a high yield and minimal delays.
• Demonstrated management skills with complex projects that have a significant effect on company’s business performance.
• Provides leadership for a diverse array of cross functional teams addressing quality, commercial and organizational issues.
• Responsible for supporting COGS management and achieving cost reduction goals.
• May support execution of validation activity and regulatory filings (initial and annual).
• Required to present technical, quality, and commercially focused information to diverse audiences in a clear and consistent manner. Prepares meeting minutes and action item lists.
• Coordinate with team on issues such as technical concerns, capacity expansion, alternative manufacturing processes and yield improvement initiatives.
• Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity and quality goals.
• Manages and provides leadership and mentorship to cross functional team and direct reports.
• Up to 20% domestic / international travel

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS/BA degree in a hard physical science or engineering and 5-10 years of related experience; or, MS/MA degree and 3-5 years of related experience. MBA is encouraged.
• Familiarity with MRP systems is strongly desired.
• People management skills – negotiation, influencing and building relationships. Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understands and is comfortable operating with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Analytical / statistical problem solving (e.g. Six Sigma training) is a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret the complex documents, ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Applies technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques.
• Organizes and prioritizes numerous tasks and completes them under time constraints.

To apply for a position send your resume to Jobs@JGBBioPharma.com

3) Project Manager Consultant – Associate Director level or higher (San Francisco Bay Area) I70VY

DESCRIPTION:

• Drive the IND submission for a large molecule program
• Standardize and implement project management practices across various R & D projects.
• Develop and maintain overall project plans, updates, timelines, issues & actions, budget and resource analysis.
• Coach and mentor project team members on best practices in project management as it relates to key aspects of the drug discovery and development process.
• Coordinate the portfolio review meetings, track action items and manage the execution of such action items in support of advancing the portfolio.
• Present to Senior Management as required.
• Facilitate communication across company and engage stakeholders with a ’solution-oriented’ focus.
• Assist Project Team Leads in planning and conducting meetings, program and portfolio reviews, KOL boards.
• Identify and implement tools, processes, standards, best-practices, dash boards.
• Maintain project documentation files to include data files, presentations, meeting minutes, action items, schedules, contracts, budgets.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years pharmaceutical/biotech Project Management experience and 10 years industry experience.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools including MS Project.
• Previous experience with IND submissions
• Start-up company experience
• Experience with large molecule drug development preferred
• Strong oral/written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated time management, decision-making, presentation and organization skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize and analyze work flows for efficiency.

To apply for a position send your resume to Jobs@JGBBioPharma.com

4) Senior Project Manager – Full Time Position (San Francisco Bay area) C61JG

DESCRIPTION:

Operations Management and Leadership:

• Drives cross-functional, operational integration for the PDT, including coordinating cross-functional activities and communications involving team members and external partners with minimal supervision.
• Coordinates the creation and maintenance of the integrated Product Development Plan and timeline.
• Ensures linkage between strategy and operational activities.
• Identifies issues and facilitates problem-solving, contingency planning, and decision-making.
• Informs key stakeholders of status, issues, problems, and proposed solutions as appropriate.
• Assumes full responsibility for managing specific aspects of the project as designated by team leadership.
• Partners with team leader to foster effective team dynamics.
• Provides performance feedback to team and cross-functional line management on PDT members.

Project Timeline, Resource, and Cost Management:

• Collaborates with cross-functional team members to support the PDT’s strategy and execution of deliverables.
• Works with the PDT to develop, maintain, and align an accurate, integrated project timeline, resource plan, and budget.
• Understands critical path activities, anticipates risks, and creates contingency plans in collaboration with project teams.
• Generates analyses of timeline, resource, and budget information that facilitates scenario planning, contingency planning, risk assessment and management, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Monitors and manages team performance metrics relative to agreed upon project plan.
• Coordinates interactions with corporate governance bodies to ensure programs have adequate budget and resources to support approved scope.
• Identifies deviations from PDC-approved project plans and timelines and informs the PDT as to their nature and extent. Negotiates with team members to establish new timelines aligned with corporate goals.
• Provides key data to portfolio management to update project status and impact on therapy area and overall portfolio.
• Project Information/Communication Management: Develops and executes communication plan to ensure effective and timely communication between the PDT, line management, senior management, and external partners with minimal supervision.
• Ensures central access to key project documents, presentations, and assessments. Develops and implements plans for use of collaborative team communication solutions (e.g., eRooms,).
• Ensures documentation of PDT and other team meetings, key decisions, and action items.
• Prepares independent periodic management reports (e.g. monthly reports, project milestones).
• Serves as central point of contact between the PDT and various internal and external customers.
• Participates in reviews and presentations to PDC and other governance bodies.

Strategic Planning:

• Actively participates in the development of strategic documents such as life cycle plan, project plans, and target product profiles.
• Facilitates product life cycle management planning and ensures PDT maintains long-term product development focus.
• Contributes strategic input into PDC and other senior management or governance reviews.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years industry experience with at least 3 years with a minimum of a Project Manager title in the pharmaceutical, medical device, or diagnostics industries.
• BA/BS in a biological science or equivalent work experience is required. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA, MS) is preferred.
• Prefer generalist or someone stronger in clinical (vs CMC).

To apply for a position send your resume to Jobs@JGBBioPharma.com

5) Finance – Project Portfolio Management Assistant – 3 month contract (New Jersey) 953

DESCRIPTION:

• Operationalize certain aspects of the project portfolio
• Assist with the management of reports on resource capacity
• Integrate project portfolio with IS project portfolio
• Assist team members with the development of work plans
• Follow up with project teams and provide routine project status updates
• Ownership for maintenance and review of resource tracking
• Assist in management of project issues
• Assist in the identification and management of project risks
• Assist in the identification of integration points between projects and offer advice to harmonize efforts where applicable
• Assist in driving quality control for individual project deliverables
• Perform initial quality review of project resource requests as required
• Assist with Shared Services Project Management
• Assist with project launch training logistics

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent understanding of portfolio/project management – PMP certified desired
• Must have experience working on large systems implementations and working in larger cross functional team environment. Procure to pay subject matter expertise is a plus
• An understanding of Project Management and is able to identify impacts and interdependencies
• Previous experience with project and resources tracking tools a plus
• Ability to work with project teams, team members with indirect reporting relationships, and external resources toward successful outcomes and attainment of business objectives
• Establishes priorities and timelines to effectively manage workload of self and others, able to multi-task well
• Ability to be work efficiently with little supervision, deliver high level of customer service and proven track record of following through with assignments meeting strict deadlines
• Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others excel on the job and meet key responsibilities
• Skilled at working effectively and professionally with all entities of North America as well as Global
• Solves and works independently and with team to solve complex problems
• Must possess analytical skills; attention to detail, diligently follow up on many items that are simultaneously in various stages of completion
• Flexible disposition, effectively demonstrates competencies
• Comfortable with accounting and finance concepts
• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university plus 3-5 years’ work experience.

To apply for a position send your resume to Jobs@JGBBioPharma.com

6) Director/Associate Director, Project Management – Full Time Position (San Francisco Bay Area) L12ZS (currently on-hold)

DESCRIPTION:

The Associate Director, Project Management is responsible to ensure adherence the project scope, timeline and budget, and intervenes when necessary to identify and resolve issues in order to ensure timely completion of development programs. This position requires highly developed communication and organizational skills.

Primary Activities:

• Manages the creation and maintenance of multi-disciplinary project plans.
• Evaluates program timelines and finds innovative alternative scenarios and contingency/mitigation plans.
• Prepares timelines for, and monitors all metric driven milestones with clear focus on critical path issues and major decisions.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of clinical trial processes as well as overall development processes and their interdependencies.
• Schedules and chairs project team meetings and proactively sets meeting agendas. Completes meeting minutes that accurately reflect the status and outcomes in a timely fashion. Follows up on all action items.
• Communicates with all functions involved in the project and interacts with stakeholders regarding relevant information associated with project needs and requirements.
• Disseminates project information and timelines to team members in a timely manner and style that fosters teamwork and communication.
• Assures that all departments have clear direction and deadlines for metric driven deliverables.
• Writes and provides weekly update reports regarding overall project progress as well as clinical trial business process and metrics.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7-10 Years experience as a project manager in the biotech or pharmaceutical settings.
• MBA preferred.
• Fluency or near-fluency in Mandarin a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and be regarded as possessing strong leadership qualities while at the same time being able to adapt style to situation.
• MS Project, Excel, Word, Visio

To apply for a position send your resume to Jobs@JGBBioPharma.com