Project Manager IV

Summary

Our mid-sized, growing pharmaceutical client is seeking an experienced Business Development Project Manager to oversee project coordination and management of strategy workstreams and business development opportunities. This PM will sit within the Business Development Department and will report to the Business Development and Alliance Manager.

General Duties / Expectations of Role:

• Guide project management of multiple BD projects of varying complexity simultaneously, with minimal oversight, including the development and execution of project plans for complex due diligence and business development transaction projects
• With the BD diligence lead, develop key strategic objectives and approaches for each BD opportunity diligence
• Assemble cross-functional due diligence teams; efficiently manage due diligence process; define and track project-specific timelines across multiple, complex projects
• Ensure operational excellence for the evaluation of BD opportunities by clarifying roles and responsibilities and diligence best practices for diligence stakeholders, and asking for feedback from all partners
• Work with the BD team to ensure that documentation of BD opportunities is current and accurate in the internal CRM system
• Coordinate preparation for partner meetings and/or major scientific meetings
• Collaborate with BD colleagues to prepare for management update meetings including report generation, pre-read dissemination, and action plan follow-up
• Coordinate with prospective business development targets and arrange for introductory teleconferences, demo-s, capabilities presentations, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in science or a business-related field. An advanced degree in science or business is a plus
• 5 years of pharmaceutical industry experience with drug development and/or commercial functions
• 3 years of project management experience and/or proven leadership managing complex multi-disciplinary projects in a matrixed environment
• Demonstration of project management skills is essential
• Knowledge of Project Management tools
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office
• PMP certification is a plus

Term & Start

• 12-month contract – option to extend
• Start 2 weeks from an offer
• Onsite 2x/week in Princeton NJ - Must be vaccinated
• Benefits included (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)