Senior Project Manager, Clinical Affairs Microbiology Portfolio

Description

The Senior Project Manager (Sr.PM), Clinical Affairs (CA) Microbiology Portfolio will manage a suite of clinical projects focused on the Microbiology franchise. The Sr.PM role requires an exceptional level of strategic thinking to lead the high-volume Microbiology clinical portfolio and experience in leadership positions with the ability to serve as a mentor to other team members within CA Program Management, represent the CA department to other departments and to the CA leadership team.

Primary Duties

• Perform all work in compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Build relationships with and gain trust of CA functional stakeholders and leadership team.
• Set and lead Clinical Affairs project team meetings independently, assist others in running Clinical Affairs project meetings.
• Own and lead project communication to align stakeholders and track goals/milestones.
• Independently manage portfolio of complex clinical studies/projects.
• Own and delegate project-related tasks, including (but not limited to): meeting minutes, timeline updates, and presentation preparation.
• Align with Global PMO on project priorities ensuring proper time and resources allocated to progress projects.
• Analyze relevant project information and brainstorm and implement solutions to potential barriers.
• Recognize missing points of view in crucial decision-making conversations and ensure proper input to project decisions.
• Maintain documentation; ensure all appropriate documentation is completed at project close.
• Present projects' progress, risks, and challenges to larger teams, including Project Governance teams and CA leadership team.
• Teach/mentor other members of the team.
• Regularly review colleagues' documentation and presentations, and coach verbal communication.
• Proactively consider plans for training, onboarding, mentorship, and development.
• Seek out or create development opportunities for the others on the team.
• Maintain a continuous improvement mindset, contribute to best practice alignment within the Clinical Affairs department and cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• B.S. life sciences, bioinformatics, or equivalent technical field required; relevant advanced technical degree a plus.
• PMP from the Project Management Institute preferred.
• 5+ years of project management experience in a regulated environment.
• Microbiology experience required.
• IVD experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical study workflow and stakeholder functionality
• Self-motivated and able to manage time effectively.
• Effective team member and supports teams with a helpful attitude.
• Ability to understand multiple perspectives.
• Clear and transparent verbal and written communication; English fluency.
• Critical listening skills with an ability to recognize and summarize important information.
• Ability to stay calm and maintain a positive, pragmatic approach in stressful situations.
• Flexibility in adjusting to changing department/global priorities.
• Excellent organization skills and precise attention to detail.
• Critical and innovative thinker.
• Proactive.
• Coachable.
• Inquisitive and eager to learn.