Project Manager, Strategy and Operations – Research and Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Guide and assist cross-functional strategic initiatives that promote R&D priorities, operational efficiency, and business transformation.

• Organize and oversee activities, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with Sabin staff.

• Collaborate with leadership to pinpoint opportunities for organizational enhancement and operational excellence.

• Design, execute, manage, and continuously refine project management processes, resources, governance frameworks, templates, reporting systems, and tools throughout the R&D portfolio.

• Carry out change management initiatives for new processes, systems, and methodologies, including training and communication efforts.

• Create reporting and dashboards for monitoring organizational and program performance, aiding in decision-making.

• Foster alignment among internal and external stakeholders, facilitate decision-making, and encourage accountability.

• Conduct team and project meetings, document decisions, track actions, align stakeholders, and ensure follow-up.

• Develop and maintain project timelines utilizing Smartsheet, MS Project, Lucen/Office Timeline, or other project management tools.

• Identify, evaluate, escalate, mitigate, and monitor risks, issues, and decisions.

• Keep project files organized and manage document control within project management systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, biotechnology, or a related discipline.

• At least 7 years of experience in project management, program management, PMO operations, or similar roles in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, vaccine development, or life sciences sectors.

• Proven experience in driving cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.

• Background in developing project management tools, templates, dashboards, and operational processes.

• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma, innovation methodologies, human-centered design, change management, and/or systems thinking for operational improvements.

• Proficient in project management principles and related software, including Smartsheet and MS Project.

• Exceptional organizational abilities with a talent for managing multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.

• Capacity to work independently, foresee needs, and take initiative.

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, possessing strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, demonstrating a commitment to accuracy.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and OneNote.

• Experience with MS Teams is preferred.

• Demonstrated critical thinking, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and service-oriented skills.

• Experience managing confidential and sensitive information while exercising discretion.

• Ability to swiftly process information, attentively listen to feedback, and adapt plans/actions accordingly.

• Commitment to advancing Sabin’s mission.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally with prior notice.

• Subject to a criminal background check.

• Three professional references required.

• Education/degrees verification needed.

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Flexible vacation leave.

• Sick leave.

• Short-term disability options.

• Long-term disability options.

• 10 federal holidays.

• Year-end winter break.

• Employer matching 401(k) plan.