Project Manager II

Summary

Join MMS, a leading data-focused CRO, as a Project Manager supporting Biometric deliverables. You will develop budgets, manage project timelines using MSP, and ensure financial KPIs are met. Responsibilities include risk management, issue resolution, and client relationship building, aiming for 10% annual revenue growth. The role requires expertise in scientific principles, proficiency in MS Office, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Familiarity with ICH, 21CRF Part 11, ISO 9001:2000, and good communication skills are essential. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, or relevant work experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project coordination or project management or similar field required
• Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts
• Proficiency with MS Office applications
• Good communication skills and willingness to work with others to clearly understand needs and solve problems
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Good organizational and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Understands various cost models and develops budgets for moderate complexity projects
• Ensures financial KPIs are achieved on assigned projects; invoices on-time and ensures alignment with the contracted payment schedule; updates revenue projections on assigned projects
• Controls project scope via defined PM methodology and processes for change management
• Develops moderate complexity project timelines independently
• Performs advanced functions in MSP
• Understands task constraints and conveys critical path milestones to the functional lead
• Develops/input into strategies to help achieve timeline expectations
• Executes day to day activities during the course of a program/project including risk identification, issue escalation and resolution
• Collaborates with functional line management to resolve any issues and trends
• Intermediate excel skills (Hlookup, Vlookup, Pivot Table, etc.)
• Drives customer satisfaction and works to strengthen client relationships
• Develops an account growth plan and consults with line manager to achieve a 10% revenue growth annually (minimum)
• Manages minimum one key account
• Participates in or leads RFIs/RFPs in collaboration with proposals team
• Participates in or leads capabilities meetings - at least 2 annually
• Participates in or leads bid defenses - at least 1 annually
• Proficient in Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Proficient in meeting facilitation including scheduling, development of agendas and meeting minutes; works with project leads to ensure meeting objectives are met
• Understands general requirements: ICH, 21CRF Part 11, and ISO 9001:2000

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with clinical trial and pharmaceutical development preferred
• Familiarity with current ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards preferred
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, and GCP requirements
• Basic understanding of CROs and scientific & clinical data/terminology, & the drug development process