Project Manager (Contract) - Remote

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.

In Short

• 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.
• Build 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Work in a collaborative environment.
• Opportunity to manage critical projects.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Engage with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to innovative drug development.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Participate in a diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Access to company resources and tools.
• Support for personal development.
• Engagement in meaningful work.