Senior project manager

We are looking for

Senior Project Manager

for our client in

Cambridge, MA

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Job Location: Cambridge, MA

Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Pay Range $56.14hr - $62.14hr

Responsibilities:
Manage project alliances (coordinate team meetings, capture team meeting minutes and action items, ensure that scientific deliverables are being met according to timelines, liaise with legal, kick-off and close-out projects).
Lead partnership programs (iDEA-TECH and Open Innovation Lab) to test and internalize new tools and technologies to support R&D portfolio.
Drive efforts to develop and execute new intrapreneurial models that foster cross-fertilization, and both empower and showcase talent, including through Consortia participation, the Cross Open Innovation Lab and the Innovation Xchange forum.
Communicate project successes and support program transparency to key stakeholders (contribution to newsletters, scientific symposia, KPI dashboard).
Update and track project transitions and milestones using the Smartsheet tracker.
Work with an SRI Program Lead to support the launch of the next grant funding call including by helping to secure sponsorship commitments, identify the priority scope for each sponsoring function, and generate the project call materials and application portal.
Facilitate discussions between the scientists and legal to execute contracting for new project contracts.
Increase R&Ds visibility and reputation.
Regularly communicate updates to the Head of Scientific Relations & Initiatives.
Professional Skills:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, adaptable for teams and executive audiences.
Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, soliciting feedback from co-workers and asking questions and raising the flag whenever a potential concern arises.
Technical writing expertise for project related documentation.
Technical savviness with common Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Project), and Smartsheet.
Strong Analytical Skills:
Possess the ability to analyze problems, identify key issues, develop strategic and tactical solutions, and design metrics to measure business impact.
Strong data management and data visualization skills.
Drives and adapts initiatives in complex, challenging, fast passed environments.
Ability to scale-up best practices with agility and fast decision-making process.
Self-starter and results oriented mindset and ability to work independently or on teams.
Collaborative-minded with excellent planning and organization skills.
Effective meeting facilitation skills for cross-functional technical teams.
Able to positively influence peers, senior leaders, and partners.
Agility to work in a global or regional environment with multiple projects where flexibility is a must.
Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in Life Sciences.
Advanced technical degree (MS, PhD) with 1-3 years of industry experience or equivalent experience.
Training in Project Management principles (PMP) or Agile methodology.
Experience in the medical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Experience with Project Portfolio Management tools.
Experience building external networks and partnerships including industry-academic partnerships.
Reporting:
R&D Global Operations Scientific Relations & Initiatives Lead.
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Position Id: MA_ESPM_0403

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