Project Manager [Contract]

Overview

The Project Manager (Contract) will help manage the Process and Analytical Development project portfolio, including tracking of timelines, contracts, and deliverables. This position requires an outgoing, driven, and resourceful project manager who is comfortable working cross-functionally.  The position will work with the Senior Vice President, Process and Analytical Development to ensure that comprehensive project plans are in-place for all critical projects and that planning is optimally executed.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

·       In collaboration with cross-functional teams, create, establish, and maintain comprehensive project plans and timelines.

·       Drive effort to create project management processes, best practices, tools and dashboard for cross - functional projects.

·       Understanding and adherence to internal and external governance processes.

·       Identify critical path and at-risk activities, anticipate bottlenecks, and help clear barriers to progress against department or corporate goals.

·       Builds productive internal / external working relationships with cross - functional teams.

·       Strong understanding of project planning principles and ability to lead effectively.

·       Solid presentation skills for project progress and status / dashboard reports.

·       Identify and initiate process improvements as appropriate.  

·       Must adhere to Iovance Biotherapeutics’ core values, policies, procedures, and business ethics.

·       Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Required Education, Skills, and Knowledge

·       B.S. degree in a life science or technical discipline required.

·       5+ years in R&D drug development with 2 + years direct project management experience.

·       Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects is required.

·       Strong expertise in using MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, SharePoint, timeline visualization software e.g One Pager, Swimlane.

·       Basic understanding of scientific and medical principles as they apply to oncology drug products.

·       Ability to apply scientific principles, assess regulatory issues, request and collect relevant information, analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

·       Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to effectively lead and influence others are essential in this collaborative work environment.

·       Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Physical Demands and Activities Required 

·       Must be able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time.

·       Must be able to move about inside an office and exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

·       Must have visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer screen, and extensive reading. 

·       This position requires repetitive motion, substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

·       Must be able to communicate with others to exchange information.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional or remote office environment and requires operating standard office equipment and keyboards. 

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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