Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences

Gahagan & Bryant Associates Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, construction management or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of experience in Bio Tech, Pharmaceuticals, Nutritional, or Packaging sectors.
  • PMP certification is preferred, but not mandatory.
  • Self-starter with strong independence and dependability.
  • Strong time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Understanding of regulatory requirements in pharmaceuticals, including cGMP, cGLP, and cQMS.

Responsibilities

  • Manage key client relationships and support business development efforts.
  • Facilitate training for staff on project management fundamentals.
  • Create and maintain project plans with defined milestones and deadlines.
  • Identify and resolve issues impacting project performance.
  • Lead cross-disciplinary meetings with stakeholders.
  • Delegate tasks effectively to team members.
  • Make informed decisions regarding project progression.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life, accident, and disability coverage.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives.
  • Flexible time off, including paid holidays and floating holidays.
  • Opportunities for training and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job: Senior Project Manager - Life Sciences

Location: Lenexa, KS or Broomfield, CO (Travel required)
What You'll Do
  • Key client management including client maintenance, business development and supporting marketing program.
  • Develop internal staff skills through training on project management fundamentals.
  • Create long-term and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
  • Identify and address issues related to project performance.
  • Lead meetings with all disciplines and stakeholders as they relate to the project
  • Delegate tasks to employees best positioned to complete them
  • Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
  • Serve as a point of contact for the team when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
  • Work with a versatile group of professionals to provide innovative solutions during design, construction, startup, and Commissioning/Qualification/Validation.
  • Direct projects and project teams ensuring all deliverables occur as planned or negotiated and agreed upon by the customer
  • Able to work remotely as needed.
  • Performing quality control on the project throughout the duration to maintain the standards expected by GBA and the client
  • Prepare and present project updates to executive levels and steering committees of both GBA and the client to stay aligned with their goals.
  • Provide leadership and direct project controls of scope, schedule, and cost
  • Assist with the development of project management standardized processes and implementation to the GBA network
What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, construction management or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of experience, preferably in Bio Tech, Pharmaceuticals, Nutritional, Packaging or other relevant settings
  • PMP certification is optional but preferred.
  • Self-starter, mature, independent, and dependable
  • Ability to work in fast paced results orientated environment
  • Effective time management, multitasking and prioritization skills
  • Excellent social skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external connections
  • The ability to develop relationships that would benefit GBA financially, but also as a key partner to innovation and industry development
  • Highly effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Relevant experience leading high impact projects such as engineering, regulatory responses, or construction
  • Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant work experience will be considered
  • Experience directly or indirectly supervising staff with increasing responsibility.
  • Possesses an understanding of quality and regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry, including pharmaceutical cGMP, cGLP, and cQMS
Travel
  • This position requires occasional overnight travel
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Why You'll Love Working Here
At GBA, you'll be part of a team that values integrity, safety, and innovation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life, accident, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives
  • Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off
  • Opportunities for training, professional growth, and advancement
Join Our Team
If you're a motivated project management professional who takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality work, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and build your future with GBA.

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