Project Manager I

pciservices; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance coverage (including  

Flexible spending account

401(k)

Job summary

PCI Pharma Services in San Diego invites an organized Project Manager I to lead DP project plans, timelines, and cross-functional efforts for key clients. You will drive scheduling, scope, and budget discussions with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver on commitments.

With a foundation in life sciences or business and 3+ years in Biotech/Pharma, you will host client meetings, manage risk, and ensure timely, within-budget execution while aligning with PCI's PM methodologies and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business required; master's preferred.
• Minimum 3 years in Biotech/Pharma or CMO; 0-2 years PM experience.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop project timelines and track contract deliverables.
• Host project meetings and provide status updates to clients and team.
• Communicate across functions to clarify schedules and scope.
• Identify issues and risk, propose options with impact statements.
• Ensure projects finish on time, within budget and scope.
• Manage projects using PCI PM methodologies.
• Forecast revenue-related activities for assigned projects.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences or business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS-Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Life changing therapies. Global impact. Bridge to thousands of biopharma companies and their patients.

We are PCI.

Our investment is in People who make an impact, drive progress and create a better tomorrow. Our strategy includes building teams across our global network to pioneer and shape the future of PCI.

Job Description:

The Project Manager I is responsible for project management tasks for custom Drug Product (DP) projects that support key clients & internal objectives. Under minimal supervision, this position drives planning, decision-making, develops implementation strategies and leads efforts for projects. This position works with team members to create and maintain project plans and timelines, which may include budget, definition, scope, supply chain management, financial resources allocation, dependencies, and target dates. This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but will lead cross functional internal/external project team activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development of project timelines and tracking of contract deliverables.
• Hosts project meetings to provide status update to clients and internal cross-functional team members.
• Communicates effectively with client and across all functional groups so that schedules and scope of the project is clear.
• Identifies project issues such as resource, technical or scheduling constraints and assists to resolve these issues internally and with external stakeholders by development of risk assessments, summarized options and proposed solutions with impact statements.
• Responsible for hosting client visits.
• Responsible for evaluating unexpected deviations that may impact project deliverables or timelines and taking steps to resolve these issues.
• Ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget and scope, and conforms to predetermined quality standards.
• Manages customer project according to agreed Project Management methodologies (processes, tools, templates, meetings, etc.).
• Proactively facilitates the communication and cooperation between the customer and project team members.
• Tracks and forecasts revenue generating activities of assigned projects.
• Identifies and actively participates in business improvement programs.
• Support in establishment of common customer experience across global accounts
• Collaborates with Sales in building long-term relationships with customers.
• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
• Embodies PCI Pharma Services cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.
• Comply with all PCI policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences or business discipline required. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years in Biotech/Pharma or CMO. 0-2 years of experience in Project Management.
• Strong computer skills, MS Office, MS Word, MS PowerPoint. MS-Project and/or Smartsheet is preferred.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the proven ability to function effectively and tactfully with multiple departments and personnel, able to gain consensus and commitment
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, matrix management, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Understanding of biotech or drug product development and of multi-project planning and coordination is required.

Benefits and Compensation:

The base salary hiring range for this position is $70,304 - $84,365 plus eligibility for an annual performance bonus. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including but not limited to specific and relevant experience, education, credentials, geography, and subject matter expertise.

• Paid time off
• Health insurance coverage (including dental and vision)
• Flexible spending account
• 401(k)

Join us and be part of building the bridge between life changing therapies and patients. Let's talk future

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

At PCI, Equity and Inclusion are at the core of our company's purpose: Together, delivering life-changing therapies. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace by holding ourselves a