Scientific Project Manager - III (Associate Director-level)

VARITE • Foster City, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

VARITE is seeking a Project Manager at the Associate Director level for a six-month contract in Foster City, California. The role manages one complex or two less complex project teams and partners with project leaders to keep meetings and project activities timely, efficient, and effective. The position coordinates team operations and communications, tracks project plans and data, addresses issues, and supports governance reviews. The position is hybrid, with three onsite workdays per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday); local candidates only.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of relevant experience and a BS in science; or at least 8 years of relevant experience and an MS or MBA; or at least 4 years of relevant experience and a PhD in a scientific field, PharmD, DVM, or MD.
• At least five years of participation in cross-functional project management activities.
• Local candidates only.

Nice To Haves

• A scientific background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage one complex or two less complex project teams.
• Partner with project leaders to ensure timely, efficient, and effective meetings and adequate progress on team activities between meetings.
• Co-chair Project Team meetings and coordinate complex team operations and communications.
• Direct project communications and ensure project customers are informed about project activities and status.
• Organize project management support for functional areas, attend sub-team meetings, and organize ad hoc working groups.
• Ensure Development Plans integrate timing, scope, and resources.
• Propose and implement plans to resolve issues and execute corrective actions.
• Manage project data, including timelines, in G.Plan (Planisware), and work with other project managers to align and validate data.
• Author sections of Project Team documents as needed.
• Coordinate preparation of high-quality documents for governance committee review and support the Development Project Team or Program Strategy Team at governance meetings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for eligible employees.
• Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan for eligible employees.
• Legal service plans providing access to attorneys for legal advice and representation.
• Potential eligibility for an employee referral bonus if a referred candidate is hired.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior