Project Manager - Center for Therapeutic Discovery
Job Description
- Job ID:
- 36531
- Location:
- 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
- Category:
- Operations
- Employment Type:
- Full time
- Work Location:
- Onsite: 100% onsite
Overview
Reporting to the Director and serving as a key member of the newly established Center for Therapeutic Discovery, the Project Manager will work with teams (typically comprised of faculty, Center staff and scientists) to support execution of research plans through a variety of in-house and outsourced capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with scientific background, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for applying science toward the therapies of tomorrow.
The Center for Therapeutic Discovery works primarily in oncology indications and over several therapeutic modalities. The Project Manager will exhibit a high degree of integrity, demonstrating professionalism at all times and handling confidential information appropriately.
Responsibilities
- Lead operations of designated projects, including:
- Define deliverables and timelines at each project stage.
- Track progress against deliverables and timeline.
- Monitor expenses against project budgets.
- Communicate effectively with scientific researchers.
- Design scopes of work in collaboration with senior project manager and execute contracts with contract research organizations (CROs), technical consultants, and other service providers as appropriate.
- Draft scientific deliverables such as synthesis of chemical analogs.
- Monitor work completed by CROs, consultants, and other service providers.
- Coordinate communication between key stakeholders, including PIs and co-PIs, contracted vendors, other team members, and applicable University offices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in the life sciences or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 3 years of relevant experience in positions involving project management, alliance management, scientific/technical evaluation in an industrial and/or academic setting preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Background knowledge in chemistry and biology
- Strong competencies in project management, outsourcing, resource management and organization with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and resources, while maintaining a focus on quality.
- Exceptional organizational skills.
- Strong Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
- Enjoys working in an open academic environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Solid analytical capabilities and attention to detail.
- Ability to produce and present clear, concise, and professionally written communications and presentations.
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