Senior Manager, Research Project Management

Title: Senior Manager, Research Project Management

Location: 5009 - Vertex US - San Diego (ViaCyte) Avenue of Science

Job type: Hybrid
Time Type: Full Time
Job id: REQ-27403
 

Job Description:

General Summary:

The Portfolio & Program Management Senior Manager is a global role within the Program and Portfolio Management (PPM) organization. The incumbent is responsible for delivering cross-functional project management excellence to programs across the drug development lifecycle (Research, Pre-clinical and Clinical Development, Registration and Commercialization). The incumbent is expected to apply project management best practices to solve complex problems and facilitate the execution of integrated project plans and deliverables for cross-functional drug development teams and portfolio operations initiatives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee integrated project planning processes for one or more teams including scheduling, risk management, communication plans and reporting
• Provide active meeting management by capturing minutes and tracking action items
• Organize completion of project team deliverables and contribute to content development, as appropriate
• Independently facilitate cross-functional team discussions and drive the team toward decisions
• With support, partner with team lead(s) to set strategy, goals and milestones
• With support, determine approach and stakeholders for cross-functional decision-making and issue resolution
• Upon request, mentor junior PPM staff

 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Conceptual knowledge of project management principles, best practices, tools, technology and methods
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Pharmaceutical drug discovery and development in-depth knowledge across one or more disciplines
• Organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong collaboration skills to effectively interact with teams and stakeholders
• Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams

 

Education and Experience:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Life Sciences or a relevant field
• Typically requires 6 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience within the Life Sciences industry or similar

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Pay Range:

$143,900 - $215,800

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

 

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations.  From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

Hybrid-Eligible Or On-Site Eligible

 

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this Hybrid-Eligible role, you can choose to be designated as: 
1.    Hybrid: work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2.    On-Site: work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

 

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Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.