Project Management Consultant, R&D Advisory
Red Nucleus is seeking a motivated Project Management Consultant to join their Advisory practice and be a part of a team of consultants committed to delivering quality results to their clients and their businesses.
Consultants will work with the Scientific Services and Advisory (SS&A) Leadership and other team members to help organizations solve issues, create value, maximize growth and improve business performance. Consultants help organizations strategically transform and / or advance their operations through process and system excellence.
The Consultants will be client facing and will plan, lead, and implement specified projects, which will vary from engagement to engagement. The role will require the Consultants / Senior Consultants / Principal Consultant to represent Red Nucleus in addressing the client's needs. Types of collaborative Advisory projects could include (but are not limited to) :
- Organization Change Management (OCM)
- Project Planning and Management (PMO)
- Business requirements (research, interviews, workshops)
- Process optimization
- Training (development and deployment of varying formats such as e-learning and instructor-led)
- Business plan / case
- Strategic plan and roadmap development
- Solution design and implementation
- Innovative system design
- Quality and compliance
- Change management
- User requirements specifications
- User acceptance testing
- Systems validation and implementations
- Document migration
- Helpdesk
- Metrics and KPIs
- Data governance
- IT / Business liaison
Internal responsibilities may include, but is not limited to, budget and SOW management, contribution to marketing and Business Development, thought leadership and other initiatives that help drive the success of the SS&A Business unit or Red Nucleus as a whole.
Ideal candidates will meet the following general qualifications :
Certified Project Manager with PPM or CAPM certification.Proven PM expertise driving enterprise technology implementations, process optimizations, and program operations, preferably in life sciences or regulated industries with 6 - 8 years of experienceStrong stakeholder engagement and facilitation capabilities, with experience aligning cross-functional teams and executive leadershipSolid understanding of drug development lifecycle and supporting process activitiesHigh attention to detailSelf-starter and drivenAbility to multi-task with superior organization skillsAbility to lead and take accountability for driving timelines and project deliverablesDependable and flexibleExcellent organizational and communication skills essential to working with global and interdisciplinary teamsProficient in Microsoft Suite software including Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VisioWorking in a Global environment with an understanding of cultural differences and work practicesBachelor's degree (minimum requirement)Depending on the level of position being considered the candidate will also be required to meet the following qualifications :
Supervise division or subdivision of staffLead others in problem solving and addressing engagement challengesTake accountability for team performanceTake accountability for quality of work for team, in multiple accountsManage a team with high-yield deliverablesEnsure right first time across the board, internal and client deliverables for self and teamTake accountability for overseeing other consultants' deliverables (right the first time)Proactively support the business and staff in meeting objectivesContribute to a foundational presence in the industry as a trusted partner and leaderThink "outside the box" as it pertains to deliverables internal and client relatedSeen as an industry leader for a region or divisionEstablish novel approaches to delivery and deliverablesCandidates may also be subject matter experts in one or more of the following areas (regional, global, and cross-functional) :
Clinical information or systems (e.g. eTMF, CTMS, etc)Regulatory information or systems (e.g. RIM, IDMP, etc)Safety information or systems (e.g. Case Processing, Safety Reporting, etc)Quality or related systems (e.g. QMS, CAPA, Change Control, etc)Migration and clean-up of documents and document attributesUnderstanding of global R&D submission process and clinical documentationProcess developmentSystem implementationOrganizational change managementOther specialized skills not specifically identified hereOther :
The level of this position will be considered per applicant experienceLocation : flexibleAbout Red Nucleus : Our purpose is advancing knowledge to improve lives. We succeed by being the premier provider of strategic learning and development, scientific advisory services, and medical communications solutions for the life sciences industry. Our global team is composed of over 800 full-time employees whose commitment to creativity, quality, and on-time delivery is unrivaled in our space.
At Red Nucleus, we believe in providing a rich working environment that pushes us to innovate in ways that engages our employees to be their best selves. Our culture is about meaningful work, a true sense of community, and fun. We love to celebrate our people and we are proud to have been Internationally recognized as a "Great Place to Work".
Diversity, equity and inclusion are valued at Red Nucleus and we believe we have a shared responsibility to provide equal opportunity and foster an inclusive spirit. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, caste, sexual orientation, gender, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.