Consultant-Project Management-Life Sciences

Sia; Elkridge (MD); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance based discretionary bonus

100% paid parental leave

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401K retirement plan

College savings and student loan repayment assistance

Well-being programs

Job summary

A global management consulting group is seeking a Consultant for Project Management in Life Sciences in Elkridge, MD. The successful candidate will support clients with project management services in advancing life science products. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in the life sciences industry, with strong skills in project management and communication. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in the life sciences industry.
• Minimum of 1 year of project management experience.
• Fluency in scheduling software.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel: Estimated to be 10 - 20%.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting services for clients in life sciences.
• Support project management activities.
• Build and maintain project schedules using Gantt charts.
• Coordinate across project areas for progress.
• Adhere to quality standards for deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Biology, Chemistry, or relevant disciplines

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Overview

Consultant-Project Management-Life Sciences role at Sia. Base pay range: $62,000.00/yr - $74,000.00/yr. This range is provided by Sia. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

About Sia

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Sia Life Science & Healthcare Unit

Sia’s Life Science and Healthcare Business Unit, Sia/LBG focuses on supporting the life sciences and healthcare industries with strategic consulting, product development and non-dilutive funding expertise. This consulting division works with healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical & biotech companies, CROs, academia, medical device/diagnostic companies, and NGOs to solve complex business, scientific, regulatory, technological and product development challenges. Our subject matter experts help advance our clients’ products and programs; supporting these companies—both large and small—to achieve organizational objectives and create tangible value for their stakeholders.

Job Description

Support the Life Sciences Business Unit by providing project management services to our clients to advance life science products (therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics and devices), primarily in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense, infectious diseases and other public health threats.

Responsibilities

• Provide consulting services for LBG’s clients.
• Routinely provide tactical support for day-to-day project activities such as meeting minutes, action tracking/follow-up, decision tracking, etc.
• Actively contribute to project management deliverables (reports, dashboards, etc.) and routine updates (schedule, budget, risk), usually preparing initial drafts.
• Build and maintain detailed predecessor-driven project schedules (Gantt charts, integrated timelines) utilizing scheduling tools/software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware, Primavera, or equivalent).
• Provide clear and timely schedule updates, variance analyses, and risk assessments to project leaders and stakeholders to ensure project schedules remain aligned with program strategy, portfolio priorities, and key decision gates (e.g., IND, NDA/BLA submissions, health authority interactions).
• Coordinate across project functional areas and personnel as required to ensure progress of project activities.
• Support the building and management of a team representing various functions and sites, including the management of multiple projects and teams across multiple locations.
• Demonstrate and foster excellent teamwork, with the ability to navigate in different areas and work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Balance project demands to support alignment/ realignment of Budget, Quality, Timeline and Scope, as needed.
• Support product development meetings, and make sure all Project Leaders, and/or subteam leaders, have all information and support needed to implement the project.
• Focus on customer service, with agility and clear communication.
• Adhere to LBG quality standards regarding client deliverables.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in the life sciences industry with a minimum of 1 year of project management experience
• Experience managing projects and understanding of project management principles
• Fluency in MS Project (or other scheduling software), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Good written and oral communication, presentation, problem solving and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others
• Flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity, and sense of personal ownership of deliverables and results
• Works well with teams, often comprised of multiple disciplines
• BS in Biology, Chemistry, or relevant disciplines
• Understanding of product development lifecycle
• Understanding of manufacturing operations
• Basic knowledge of cGXP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements
• Ability to travel: Estimated to be 10 - 20%. Actual travel requirements are variable dependent on client requirements

Compensation & Benefits

We believe in supporting our team professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of the comprehensive benefits you’ll enjoy as part of Sia.

• Competitive base salary starting at $64,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Annual performance based discretionary bonus

Health & Welfare

• 3 Medical plans
• Dental and Vision
• Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance
• 401K retirement plan with 4% matching and 100% vesting upon enrollment
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Health, Dependent Care, Commuter

Additional Benefits

• 100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
• Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• 9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
• College savings and student loan repayment assistance
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Well-being programs, including gym membership reimbursement and LiveHealth Online virtual care
• Employee Assistance Program with free confidential counseling

Work Environment

Office Workplace Guidelines: Consultants in primary market locations (New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, San Francisco) should live within reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week. Remote options may be available for other locations.

Equal Opportunity

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

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