Project Manager - Hiring Fast

We are on the lookout for a competitive Project Manager to join our awesome team at AGC Biologics in Seattle, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Project Manager is a terrific opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, people management and have the right drive for the job, then apply for the position of Project Manager at AGC Biologics today!

AGC Biologics is a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization, with a deep commitment to improving life quality by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market. Because of our dedication to building and empowering our internal teams, AGC Biologics is an innovative leader in the industry with an extensive network of cGMP facilities in the US, Europe and Asia. As such, we deliver a deep expertise, dynamic solutions and technologies, as well as customized services for the scale-up and cGMP manufacturing of protein-based therapeutics. We forge exceptionally strong partnerships with our clients, and we never lose sight of our pledge to deliver a reliable and compliant drug substance supply, Right, On time. For more information, visit www.agcbio.com.

 

SUMMARY:

AGC Biologics is currently looking for a Project Manager to join the Project Management team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the orderly progression of projects from the proposal stage through project completion by interacting with the client, technical teams, and business development team. This role provides program direction and manages timelines and project controls across internal functional and organizational lines as well as with external clients. The ideal candidate possesses strong and effective project management, problem solving, and interpersonal skills and has a proven track record working cross-functionally across a wide variety of technical, business and operational areas.

 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide necessary program direction for planning, organizing, developing, and integrating projects across multiple functional areas.
• Closely monitor/control project progression to ensure project is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Reports project progress to all key stakeholders.
• Supports the technical team to investigate any project challenges with necessary risk assessment tools and techniques then implements corrective measures.
• Serves as liaison with client contacts, manages day-to-day communications, and organizes project team meetings.
• Represents company in project meetings, prepares meeting agenda and minutes, and follows up on action items.
• Evaluates and assesses project results and provides recommendations for future improvement.
• Prepares Project Change Orders with inputs from key stakeholders.
• Effectively builds project teams.
• Cultivate effective communication, cooperation, and trust with client, including risk management.
• Work closely with team members across all AGC Biologics related business units and with the management team to ensure coordination of all efforts and real-time communication with all stakeholders.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and presentation skills)
• Proven experience in creating and carrying out successful plans and processes to solve complex problems

 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• BS Degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience in CMC process development and/or GMP manufacturing for Project Manager. 
• Prior experience in project management or managing external research collaborations.
• Preferred but not required: Prior experience in a customer facing role, contract research organization (CRO), and/or contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO).

 

COMPENSATION RANGE:

$94,000 - $129,250 annually

 

Fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience levels, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits available to Team Members include subsidized insurance for the Team Member and designated dependents (medical, vision, dental, life and disability), eligibility to participate in the AGC Biologics 401(k) plan (including a generous matching contribution from the company and immediate vesting), vacation, sick time, and parental leave.

Team Members are also eligible to receive a discretionary annual bonus commensurate to the level of the role. The payout is based on both the company’s performance and the Team Member’s performance.

 

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Benefits of working as a Project Manager in Seattle, WA:

● Learning opportunities
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary