Director Project Management CDMO, Cell and Gene Therapy

Charles River Laboratories • Boston, MA

402d • $175,000 - $185,000

About The Position

The Director of Global Project Management for the CDMO and Cell and Gene Therapy Team at Charles River is responsible for overseeing daily operations within the project management department. This role involves coaching and mentoring project management teams, managing resource allocation, developing operational objectives, and ensuring effective communication and collaboration across various business units. The Director will also play a key role in performance management, budget oversight, and the implementation of best practices to enhance client engagement and project management services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a related scientific discipline or Business Administration (MBA) required.
• PMP or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of 8 years of management experience in life science, pharmaceutical, healthcare, CDMO, Cell and Gene Therapy or research environments.
• Minimum of 10 years of project/program/PMO management experience.

Responsibilities

• Coaches and mentors Global CDMO and Cell and Gene Therapy project management teams.
• Monitors performance of direct reports and prepares salary and performance reviews.
• Responsible for management of Global CDMO and Cell and Gene Therapy PM resource allocation and assignments.
• Develops short- and long-range operating objectives and organizational structure.
• Provides regularly scheduled metric status reports.
• Oversees methodology and tool kit used by the Global PM team.
• Assists in the development and communication of departmental policies and procedures.
• Identifies training and development needs of direct reports and provides training programs.
• Collaborates with operational business management to implement performance improvement tools.
• Acts as a change management advocate.
• Assists in the development and recommendation of departmental budget and authorizes expenditures.
• Communicates the value-add of project management to CRL business units.
• Analyzes client needs to define project management service support requirements.
• Applies latest technology to enhance customer experience.
• Works closely with sales and client services management to build relationships.
• Ensures harmonization of procedures across the global Project Management group.
• Defines and manages the CDMO and PM escalation process and participates in client complaint resolution.
• Provides summary of key accounts to senior management.
• Supports management's goals, objectives, and initiatives.

Benefits

• Bonus/incentives based on performance
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Stock purchase program
• Health and wellness coverage
• Employee and family wellbeing support programs
• Work-life balance flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree