Program Manager - Immuno-Oncology from Joulé

Title: Associate Manager, Research Program Management
Location: Tarrytown, NY
Schedule: Full Time, Monday to Friday (Onsite)
Type: Contract
Pay: $60-65/hour (max / depending upon experience)

Responsibilities:
Our Research Program Management (RPM) team seeks an individual who will offer operational direction and ensure the timely delivery of key milestones for cross-functional teams. This role requires scientific expertise, ideally in T-cell biology, cell therapy, vaccines, and a general understanding of antibodies, alongside project management experience. The individual will oversee the planning and coordination of project operations to guide their progression throughout the lifecycle.

The role includes managing projects and tasks with some guidance while considering internal and external dependencies. It requires problem-solving by identifying gaps, risks, and issues within assigned programs, collaborating with teams to resolve them.

The person will serve as a liaison between various functional areas to aid in project planning, development, and execution, ensuring alignment across teams. They will also provide logistical support for meetings and help develop and maintain templates, best practices, and tracking tools.

In addition, the individual will support and lead cross-functional teams in delivering program objectives within a matrix organization. They will assist with external collaboration meetings and tools to advance program goals.

A key responsibility involves understanding critical data and information necessary for decision-making and advancing projects through the drug discovery and development process.

Additionally, the role will involve process improvement, where the individual will help create new processes and lead their implementation, ensuring alignment on solutions informed by technical and scientific challenges faced by project teams.

Requirements:

• BS/MS degree in biological sciences or a related field, with at least 7+ years of relevant experience. A PhD in biological sciences or a related field with 0-2 years of experience may also be considered.
• A solid foundation in project management techniques, especially as they relate to drug development and the pharmaceutical industry, is required.
• The ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines with strong time management skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, MS Teams) is highly desirable.
• Must be able to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Strong skills in team building, communication, and problem-solving.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and implement strategies to mitigate them.