Project Manager

LeadStack Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LeadStack Inc. is seeking a talented project manager for the Research Strategy, Innovation & Portfolio Management group in Foster City, CA.

You will coordinate and advance scientific research projects in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment and ensure alignment with clinical development plans. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's with 7+ years (or MS with 5+ years) in pharma, strong communication, and proven ability to organize cross-functional teams, manage milestones, and

Qualifications

• Direct experience or strong foundation in drug development is preferred.
• Experience in cross-functional project teams to drive research forward.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, high technical competence and process-oriented.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage coordination and progression of scientific research projects in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Interact with stakeholders across functions to drive research projects toward clinical development.
• Start up or manage research-based development subteams.
• Participate in governance meetings for clinical development as needed.
• Address team health and issues by organizing cross-functional project teams and defining objectives.
• Plan schedules,资源需求, milestones and risk management for multiple concurrent tasks.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project coordination

Communication

Independent work

Pharma domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

Direct experience or strong foundation in drug development process is preferred.

Experience should include participation in cross-functional project team activities.

Self-motivated, resourceful, high technical competence and process-oriented.

Clear and effective communication.

Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.

Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams) and Zoom.

Must be on site at Foster City office at least 3 days per week.

The Position

• The Research Strategy, Innovation & Portfolio Management group is seeking a talented and highly motivated project manager to manage coordination and progression of scientific research projects in a highly collaborative environment and cross-functional matrix.
• The candidate will efficiently interact with multiple stakeholders representing multiple functions within the company to drive research projects forward to clinical development.
• Responsible for starting up or managing the research-based development subteams.
• May help manage teams that are preparing to present their molecule at governance meeting for clinical development.
• Experience working effectively with cross-functional project teams to build and develop the team, diagnose team health and taking action to address team issues.
• Ability to organize new cross-functional project teams, define objectives and scope, identify tasks and milestones, build project schedules, identify resource needs, track execution to schedule, and manage risks.
• Experience and ability in successfully managing multiple cross-functional tasks simultaneously.
• Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years, MS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, which includes experience in the pharmaceutical industry as a functional area scientist or project manager.

Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

• Direct experience or strong foundation in drug development process is preferred.
• Experience should include participation in cross-functional project team activities.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, high technical competence and process-oriented.
• Clear and effective communication.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams) and Zoom.
• Must be on site at Foster City office at least 3 days per week.