Project Manager

Avid Bioservices•Tustin, CA

29d•$87,400 - $116,600

About The Position

Looking to join a passionate team dedicated to developing and manufacturing life-saving biopharmaceuticals? Avid Bioservices is a leading clinical and commercial biologics CDMO focused on creating innovative solutions to meet the needs of our clients and improve patient outcomes. Your Role: Join forces with our dynamic project management team and ignite your passion for driving impactful client projects! As aâ¯Project Manager, you'll lead the coordination and planning of cross-functional activities for designated projects, ensuring they not only meet but exceed their objectives within set timelines and budget constraints. Your journey with us will involve diving deep into client relationships, seamlessly onboarding projects, crafting efficient processes, facilitating smooth technology transfers, and orchestrating GMP operations within the thrilling realm of Drug Substance and Viral Vector space. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and be a driving force behind transformative projects, then seize this opportunity to make your mark in a team that thrives on innovation and collaboration!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline.
3+ years of experience in biotechnology or pharmaceuticals with specific project management capacity.
Proficiency in MS Project is essential.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively.
Familiarity with the drug development process.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Occasional overnight travel by land and/or air may be required to attend seminars, conferences, or client meetings.

Nice To Haves

Project Management certification is advantageous.
You have a "bring it on!" team player approach and an unshakable positive attitude, always ready to tackle anything that comes your way.
Your written and verbal skills are out of this world, and you communicate with clarity and confidence.
You have exceptional multitasking skills and an unparalleled attention to detail that ensure the smooth running of everything.
You are a master at building relationships, capable of establishing connections with anyone, be it team members, clients, vendors, or suppliers.

Responsibilities

Manage early stage and/or late-stage biologics projects to drive deliverables and maintain budget.
Support the project management team implementation of standardized templates, project governance, project process flow, and resource allocation tools and techniques.
Supports the planning/preparation/facilitation of internal and client facing meetings (technology transfer, process development, manufacturing, and quality).
Supports project readiness activities related to biologics projects including early-stage and late-stage covering process validation and commercialization (timeline generation, documentation tracking, schedule adherence, functional resource planning, risk assessment, and budgeting).
Supports project interface with operations/outside contractor/supply chain for GMP production readiness, schedules and facilitate sub-team (as assigned) meetings.
Provides Project Management support to all assigned projects including oversight of project charter, project plan/timeline, risk management and risk elevation, project monitoring, and project closure.
Responsible for effective meeting facilitation, maintenance of meeting minutes, and action item generation, follow-up, and elevation for all assigned projects.
Supports the high-level management of corporate initiatives.
Back up for Sr. Project Management activities.
Other tasks may be assigned as needed.