PROGRAM MANAGER II

Planet Pharma; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Seattle, WA is seeking a Program Manager II on a contract basis. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop and manage integrated project plans, timelines and budgets, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

You will partner with product leaders, drive risk management, and maintain documentation. Strong communication and organization are essential; PMP or Agile certification is preferred. Pay range is $42-52 per hour, on-site.

Qualifications

• BA/BSc in life science with 10+ years in biotech and 7 years PM experience.
• MA/MSc in life science with 7 years in biotech and 5 years PM experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional clinical development programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and manage integrated project plans and budgets.
• Track progress with dashboards and schedules.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings and risk management.
• Ensure documentation is current and properly stored.
• Partner with team leaders to execute program strategy.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders and external collaborators.

Skills

Cross-functional PM

Decision making

Risk management

PMP certification

Agile

Education

BA/BSc in life science

MA/MSc in life science

Job description

Program Manager II

Location: Seattle, WA

Category: Project Management

Country: United States

Employment: Contract

Worksite: On-Site

Job Description

Pay range: 42-52/hr

• depending on experience

Duties

The incumbent will work with technical product leaders and cross-functional teams and is responsible for developing, delivering and managing integrated project plans, track team progress and support program development to meet business objectives.

Key Role And Responsibilities

• Partner with team leaders to develop and execute program strategy and goals
• Develop and manage integrated project plan, timelines, deliverables and budgets as necessary, maintaining and updating project schedules and communication dashboards
• Provide meticulous attention to detail tracking team members’ workflow to ensure project tasks are completed. Prepare and review project documents including meeting minutes, memos, and emails. Ensure project documentation is current and properly stored
• Facilitate cross-functional team meetings, decision making, risk management and escalation
• Drive execution using timelines, dashboards, action logs and other tools
• Enable cross-functional communication to ensure alignment with internal stakeholders and external collaborators
• Communicate, document and archive project team activities, action items and decisions
• Contribute to building project team systems, business processes, program management standards, and culture

Skills

A minimum of 3 years cross-functional clinical development program management experience

• Experience building, managing cross-functional teams for decision making and risk management
• Professional certification–including PMP and/or Agile

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop relationships with stakeholders and manage conflicts
• Highly motivated, self-starter, willing to help build project management capabilities, team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively interact with all levels within the company
• Strong organization and multi-tasking skills. Possesses a strong understanding of overall drug development process and early phase clinical studies

Education

BA/BSc in a life science discipline or related field with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in the biotech industry with a minimum of 7 years direct project management experience

• MA/MSc in a life science discipline or related field with a minimum of 7 years’ experience in the biotech industry with a minimum of 5 years direct project management experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.

The Planet Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.