R&D IT Project Manager - Atlas

R&D IT PROJECT MANAGER Strategy, Portfolio Operations and Quality supporting R&D Clinical Sciences

The R&D IT Project Manager will oversee SPOQ projects supporting Planisware, eTMF (GxP) and Snowflake - SPOQ Data Platform system enhancements. The Project Manager has responsibility for the health and success of projects within a matrixed organization with direct relationships with various groups in the business as well as IT. This role requires the ability to:

Monitor, manage, and ensure predictable delivery of projects in a deadline-driven environment. Time, $, resources.

Drive delivery and accountability of internal staff, vendors, contracted resources, and third-party project managers. Own the quality of the project delivered.

Anticipate and escalate risks and issues that require assistance, attention, or executive resolution.

Prioritize tasks for self and others. Articulate critical paths for each project.

Effectively communicate project status to leadership, verbally or in written form.

The R&D IT Project Manager will monitor activities of Biogen resources and external vendors. The R&D IT Project Manager is accountable for ensuring that the projects are delivered according to committed scope, approved budget, and target dates. The R&D IT Project Manager will ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes per agreed cadence and methodology.

Experience:

10+ years project management experience, including budget accountability

8+ years experience as an IT professional

Comfortable with both waterfall and SAFe methodologies, and familiarity with tools including MS Project and JIRA

Experience with managing execution of projects per specific objectives business process improvement, change management, Proof-of-Concepts, system enhancements, etc.

Experience with managing GxP-regulated system projects, including requirements gathering, planning, integration, data migration and execution within a highly structured framework and SDLC.

Experience in leading daily stand-ups and cross-functional meetings for nimble, fast-moving teams. Knows when/how to escalate.

Proven ability to motivate colleagues and manage stakeholder priorities in a deadline-oriented environment

Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills; recognized as a blocker remover and decision-driver

Excellent communication skills organizes and presents project information to stakeholders

Understands data relationships and integrations; able to work with internal teams to deliver technical solutions

Capable of working well under pressure; highly-organized with ability to focus on priorities

Capable of multi-tasking across projects and working independently

Experience working with third party vendors and coordinating deliveries.

Background in data analytics and automation for Clinical Studies and R&D Quality is a plus

The following domain and system platform expertise is a plus:

o Clinical programs and study management

o Clinical Portfolio Management Planisware

o R&D Library services; TDNet platform

o IQVIA and Veeva eTMF

o Snowflake, JIRA, Data Robot, Captario SUM, Decision Suite/@RISK, AWS and Azure OpenAI services

Education:

BA or BS in Computer Science or Clinical Study Management-related field required

Graduate degree in a relevant field preferred

PMP certification or equivalent credentials preferred

Join Our Team at Atlas
Atlas is a global strategic consulting firm, focused on the Life Sciences industry. Our services include Management Consulting, Managed Services and Agile Services. Global pharmaceutical companies and emerging players in life sciences depend on Atlas consultants to ensure they have the capabilities that will give them the ability to succeed. We are seeking Atlas IMPACT Makers who are ready to lead and innovate in dynamic environments. IMPACT Makers embody the principles of Atlas, driving transformative change and delivering outstanding results.

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