Project Manager - Product Lifecycle Management - Technical Operations

For the past 25 years, ProPharma has improved the health and wellness of patients by providing advice and expertise that empowers biotech, med device, and pharmaceutical organizations of all sizes to confidently advance scientific breakthroughs and introduce new therapies. ProPharma partners with its clients through an advise-build-operate model across the complete product lifecycle. With deep domain expertise in regulatory sciences, clinical research solutions, quality & compliance, pharmacovigilance, medical information, and R&D technology, ProPharma offers an end-to-end suite of fully customizable consulting solutions that de-risk and accelerate our partners’ most high-profile drug and device programs.

Position overview

ProPharma is currently expanding its product lifecycle management group with its newest permanent Project Manager based out of our offices in either Serbia, Croatia or Bosnia. This role will offer the successful candidate the chance to lead key projects across a range of different projects within Technology transfer areas as well as other key aspects across the division. The role ideally suits candidates with demonstrated Project leadership skills in the life-sciences sector.

Essential Functions:

• Oversee or drive planning, delivery, and communication of projects from scoping and initiation through to implementation. 

• Work independently with limited oversight from senior management.

• Demonstrate subject matter expertise in project management, process improvement, business analysis and organizational change. 

• Develop all project deliverables (e.g., project plan, charter, communication plans, presentations) and conduct reviews/ approvals with key business stakeholders.

• Drive project communication (e.g., status reports, dashboards) to all impacted stakeholders. 

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure project success.

• Effectively conduct face-to-face and virtual ongoing meetings and workshops to facilitate multiple time zones.

• Own quality of work and most, if not all, deliverables under your responsibility. 

• Manage scope and monitor progress of project activities.

• Proactively identify risks and issues in a timely manner, collaborate with colleagues and client lead to resolve issues, and adjust project plans as needed. 

• Document all meetings attended, directives, and significant phone conversations.   

• Other duties as assigned

Necessary Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in life-sciences or business discipline

• At least 5-10 years demonstrated experience working a project manager within the life-sciences sector

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and passion for quality.

• Excellent time management skills and comfortable working to and driving strict deadlines.

• Solutions orientated and excellent problem-solving skills.

• Able to organize and perform own work tasks independently.

• Able to work effectively with local and virtual team members and other professionals.

• Advanced understanding and proficiency with utilizing PowerPoint, Word, Excel, OneDrive, and SharePoint.

• Advanced level of communications skills - verbal, written, and virtual.

• Willingness to travel.

We celebrate our differences and strive to create a workplace where each person can be their authentic self. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Employees are encouraged to unleash their innovative, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirits. With a holistic approach as an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide a safe space where all employees feel empowered to succeed.

All applications to roles at ProPharma are personally reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not rely on AI screening tools to support our hiring process. You will always receive an outcome to your application so that you have an answer from us - whether you're successful or not.

Whilst ProPharma supports remote working, we also recognise the value that comes from in person collaboration. As such, we encourage any new hires that are based within a reasonably short commute of one of our offices to work on a hybrid basis and spend some time working from that office location, as agreed with your manager. All applications will be treated on their own merit and candidates will not be at any advantage or disadvantage based on their proximity to an office.

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