Associate Director, Project Management Office

BioAgilytix • Durham, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At BioAgilytix, we are passionate about premier science and the impact it has on our world. Our team of highly experienced scientists and professionals deliver tailored services for supporting new medicine breakthroughs with best-in-class bioanalytical services. We are tirelessly committed to our customers by being solution-oriented and deadline-driven. . . and we are growing. Our culture is fast-paced, fun and never boring. Because we work across numerous clients and drug modalities, your career can develop rapidly. You’ll gain experience with a variety of challenges all while you enable life-changing, life-saving therapeutics to the patients who need them.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life science or related field with not less than twelve (12) years’ experience in a biotechnology project management or related field; or Masters’ degree in life science or related field with not less than ten (10) years’ experience in a biotechnology project management or related field
• Not less than five (5) years’ experience in project management leadership, scheduling resources, and timeline management for meeting client deliverables
• Experience leading, coaching and developing employees by setting clear expectations, regular connections, and providing ongoing constructive feedback
• Knowledge in science with relevant regulations for Contract Resource Organization (CRO) preferred with experience working in biotech, pharmaceutical, CRO/CMO or similar
• Highly Proficient in project management software (Smartsheet preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, and ability to successfully interact with key internal stakeholders and clients
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Acute attention to detail
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects/tasks while still delivering high quality results under time constraints
• Strong organizational and project administration skills
• Self-driven and proactive, able to prioritize tasks and meet or exceed project objectives
• Regular and consistent attendance

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Align project objectives and project management resources to ensure excellent customer experience and timeline accuracy
• Represent project management in key client meetings as an advocate for client and business unit. Support global governance and preparation of presentation for client meetings.
• Support preparation and presentation of project scopes with business development and proposals
• Work with scheduling/planning group to maintain service pipeline and backlog data in support of S&OP process.
• Ensure forecasts are represented accurately in S&OP process. Work closely with finance with the goal to improve forecast accuracy of client projects.
• Ensure effective communication of study issues and project status to operations leadership and business development. Proactively identify and resolve barriers impacting project delivery
• Drive Initiatives for project tracking such as dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide visibility for risk management and governance
• Manage the Project Services department through a team of functional managers and high performing individual contributors
• Adhere to safety and compliance requirements
• Lead, coach, and manage project teams, providing feedback and professional development. Support high performers for opportunities to transition to leadership roles
• Responsible for performance management of employees focusing on career growth
• Provide regular updates, progress reports, and presentations for clear stakeholder communication
• Frequently advises team on complex matters to support client outcomes

Benefits

• Medical Insurance (HDHP with HSA; PPO)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (medical; dependent care)
• Short Term Disability | Long Term Disability Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (4 weeks per year)
• Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays (9 scheduled; 5 floating)
• 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

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