Aequor Hiring for Project Manager job in Newbury Park Full Time

***Position is remote, with preference for ability to support working hours in the Pacific Time zone. Minimum of 2 years required in a similar role. ***

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2 Scientific PM’s needed with background and experience within drug discovery.
Please have candidates include a brief response to the following questions on resume:

1. Could you provide a brief overview of your involvement in drug discovery projects?
2. What is your background in the sciences, especially in biological or chemical sciences?
3. What is your experience working in an R&D lab?
4. When it comes to cross-departmental communication, could you elaborate on your approach and strategies for fostering effective collaboration?

The Research Portfolio Management Team is seeking an enthusiastic and results-oriented Scientific Project Manager. The Scientific Project Manager will be responsible for supporting cross-functional teams for a variety of Discovery pipeline projects across therapeutic areas. This is a highly visible position that will apply fit-for-purpose project management in order to advance pipeline projects through ***’s governance process and towards clinical candidate nomination.

Key responsibilities
• Partners with Project Team Leads (PTL) to charter teams, develop core documents, establish timeline and budget, and align project tactics with project strategy
• Partners with PTLs to plan for and successfully navigate *** governance requirements
• Manages project timelines and monitors team adherence to project plans; accountable for ensuring project plans/timelines are entered and updated in the enterprise system
• Facilitate effective project meetings and manage change in a matrix environment
• Liaise with Senior PTLs to manage each therapeutic area portfolio
• Identifies resource gaps and works with Project Team to resolve, escalating when necessary
• Drives best practices across teams and develops and implements fit-for-purpose tools to efficiently support Project Teams

Minimum Requirements:
• Doctorate degree and 2 years of directly related experience OR
• Master’s degree and 3 years of directly related experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of directly related experience OR

Preferred Qualifications:
• Advanced degree and 2+ years research experience in either Oncology, Inflammation, Cardiovascular, or Metabolic space
• 2+ years demonstrated fit-for-purpose project management experience supporting research programs in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Strong competencies in planning, project management, and organization with the ability to lead multiple activities in parallel while maintaining a focus on quality
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively work in a team/matrix environment, to collaborate and coordinate with internal and external department staff at various levels, and to influence others effectively; able to build and collaborate with a cross-functional network
• Creative and critical problem-solving skills with high comfort in ambiguous situations
• Self-directed quick learner who is proactive and takes initiative, with ability to adapt to a dynamic environment; proven ability to grasp general knowledge of multiple disciplines
• Strong oral and written communications skills