Project Manager/Sr. Project Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Reporting to the Senior Director of Project Management, the Project Manager / Sr. Project Manager will run and manage multiple projects from Research through Development with touch points into the Commercial Organization, in a proactive manner. Leverage project management tools and processes, including detailed timelines, milestones and daily tracking to ensure projects are delivered to company goals and commitments. Communicate team roles and responsibilities, charters and timelines across functions and leadership using fit for purpose communication tools. Be prepared to report on project progress and status through weekly reporting or at the request of Leadership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Definescope, goals, and deliverables of each assigned project that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Identifyandanticipatepotential risks andestablishplans to proactively address such potential risks.
• Effectively and proactively communicate project modifications to the impacted parties with explanations of new responsibilities, deadlines, target dates, etc.
• Coordinate with members of the Legal and Finance departments to ensure concurrence with budgetary, intellectual property and other legal and financial requirements.
• Develop and implement procedures, as needed, for project monitoring to include team meetings, actionitemfollow-up, meeting minutes, andidentifyingnew actions and resolutions.
• Coordinate with internal resources toassistwith project management and execution.
• Manage workflow requirements and documentation related to the projects.
• Interface with executives/department leads for strategy and budgeting purposes.
• Efficiently manage andmaintaina system of problem resolution (i.e., change in project requirements, missed deadlines, etc.). Facilitate resolution of project conflicts by consulting with project teams and stakeholders and developing innovative solutions.
• Serve as Operations representative on internal teams and focus groups including, but not limited to: Safety, Facilities Planning.
• Weekly Reporting

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.S / M.S. inscientific discipline orbiotechnologyarea of focus.
• Two(2) tofour(4)yearsproject management experience, or combination of education and experience.
• Two(2) + years’ experience in the biotechnology industry.
• Experience coordinating external service providers (CMOs, CROs, research institutions, etc.)desirable.
• Experience working with the drug development process and technologies is a plus.
• Strong experience working with Pharma/Biotech on complex programs. Program Management Professional or Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification desirable.

DESIRED KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Initiative-taker.
• Excellentpeopleskills with the ability to lead,engage in focused and clear interactions with stakeholdersfrom a variety of levels, functions, and companies.
• Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet
• Exceptional planning, organization, and execution skills.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability toidentify, prioritize,provideresolution options,andescalate critical issues to Executive Leadership, as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to manage timelines.
• Ability toanticipateand solve problems while analyzing complex issues and environments.
• Demonstrated excellence in project management, while effectively managing multiple projects/priorities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills andanability to communicate complex concepts in a concise, simplified manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and coordinate demands from multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Abilityto effectively prioritize andexecute ina high-pressure, milestone-driven, and rapidly changing environment is crucial.
• Exhibition of the highest degree of ethical standards and trustworthiness.

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Precigen (Nasdaq: PGEN) is a dedicated commercial discovery and clinical stage biopharmaceutical company advancing the next generation of gene and cell therapies using precision technology to target the most urgent and intractable diseases in immuno-oncology, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases. We invite you to discover more at www.precigen.com.