Assistant Project Manager

NJ BIO INC • Princeton, NJ

13d • $65,000 - $68,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager with Biotech or Pharmaceutical GMP experience to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting project management activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and collaboration. This position requires it to be onsite the vast majority of the time. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on project management related issues. The Assistant Project Manager supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

Requirements

• Biotech and/ or pharmaceutical experience is required
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively build positive working relationships across functions.
• Well-versed in basic project management principles, including identifying critical paths, building and communicating timelines, defining milestones, and setting expectations and accountability.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to grow and learn new skills.
• Proficiency in MS Project is recommended.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including occasional nights, weekends or holidays, as needed to fulfil business need.
• Biotech or Pharma industry experience specifically in analytical method development, Validation, QC testing or GMP manufacturing is required.
• 0-2 years of experience in Biotech or Pharma industry is required.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in using Smartsheet for project management is a plus.
• May occasionally require working beyond regular business hours to accommodate international clients.
• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Health Sciences, or other related disciplines is a plus.
• PMP Certificate is a plus.
• Smartsheet experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with external clients and internal stakeholders, coordinate meetings, conduct meetings, record meeting minutes, and organize and store meeting files and documents in designated locations.
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan, tracking project scope, timelines, status, and budget to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of projects. Adjust timelines as needed.
• Keep clients and project teams updated with progress reports and up-to-date information on the project.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team and contribute to their activities as needed.
• Partner with management to support safety and quality initiatives within the organization.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships and interact effectively with all levels within the organization and with external clients.
• In emergency cases (During GMP operations), the employee is expected to be available virtually or in some cases onsite, during holidays, weekends, and early/late hours.
• Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level