Program Manager, Biologics

USP•Rockville, MD

4d•$87,756 - $108,400•Remote

About The Position

The Program Manager is an individual contributor role in the Global Biologics Department in the Strategic Operations Function reporting to the Senior Manager that is responsible for program managing ongoing internal projects and external collaborations that directly support biological standards development and release. The Program Manager will use scientific knowledge and experience and program management skills to manage workplans, timelines, deliverables, and project transfers to ensure operational alignment and linkages to strategic goals for a comprehensive pipeline of next-generation biological standards across different therapeutic areas which is critical for the implementation of the biologics strategy. The Program Manager will liaise with internal and external collaborators and support contract and resource management. Other responsibilities include contributing to development of program management methodology and tools.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience project managing multiple, complex projects in a life sciences industry or research environment.
Experience supporting a diverse team with remote members.
Strong writer and communicator.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong project lifecycle and project management knowledge and skills.
Ability to use scientific knowledge and experience to understand and deliver on scientific and business objectives.
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and prioritize time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail while keeping attention on the big picture.
Ability to build effective work relationships and work collaboratively in a global setting.
Ability to foster collaborative relationships with external partners with demonstrated relationship management skills.
Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to mobilize stakeholders to results at all organizational levels.
High comfort with navigating through ambiguity and frequent change, and course-adjusting in the moment.
Demonstrated ability to distill project information and complexities into actions and meaningful outcomes.
Demonstrated initiative and resourcefulness with good judgement about what can work.
Strong influence, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills to drive program success.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with audience appropriate awareness.
Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proficient in project management software use.
PMP or related certification together with demonstrated job application of knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner with global Biologics Leadership to drive programs to meet established objectives and appropriately utilize resources.
Build and manage workplans, timelines, deliverables, and project transfers with a clear understanding of responsibilities across stakeholders and drive staff accountability.
Create and deliver program dashboards (timeline, risk, dependencies, resource burn) and lead monthly/quarterly reviews.
Anticipate and identify issues and challenges and manage resolution with team leaders.
Collaborate with stakeholders across USP as needed to successfully implement projects and utilize data driver decision making principles.
Manage the implementation of robust project management approach to fulfill responsibilities and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Leverage tools, technology, platforms to efficiently and effectively manage projects.