Specialist - Project Management & Strategic Operations (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals•Boston, MA

2d•$35 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Management Specialist performs a variety of well-defined project support assignments for CMC teams, working under a moderate degree of supervision. The incumbent may be responsible for supporting one or more specific Group/Department service functions.

Requirements

Associate/Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline
Typically requires 2 years of relevant work experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Works effectively across departments and levels, building and maintaining productive relationships
Ability to effectively balance customer expectations with internal/team expectations.
Knowledge of Coupa, Icertis and Oracle – based systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Strong prior experience in the pharmaceutical industry

Responsibilities

Performs key administrative functions for the larger CMC Project Management team’s contracting and business needs including entering contract requests into Icertis contracts management system and any subsequent purchase order requisitions into the Coupa system.
Supports Capital Equipment (CAPEX) operations and business processes including using ServiceNow and Coupa systems for equipment order entry
Supports Flexible FTE (FLEX) program operations and business processes including management of Smartsheet tool for legal review and approval of related technical documents and RFPs and submits to selected vendors.
Support shipping requests and facilitate shipping transactions in VITAL system
Executes purchase orders for suppliers and coordinates material deliveries
Works with various cross-functional groups (such as Quality, CMTO, Trade Compliance, Regulatory, suppliers, etc.) to proactively and collaboratively resolve issues that may block the flow of materials or projects
Assists with offsite and onsite material inventory storage needs including shipment and pickup of onsite and offsite materials as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned