Project Manager

Company: NextPoint Therapeutics
Location: Brookline
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Manager/Senior Manager of Project ManagementNextPoint Therapeutics is an exciting early stage Boston-area startup company working at the frontier of immune-oncology. We are currently seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join our team. This role will report to NextPoint's Head of Antibody Technology and will work across our emerging portfolio to ensure the efficient execution of multiple therapeutic programs and will operate at the interface of the scientific and business teams to help achieve our company's mission and vision. In addition, the candidate will be key in helping to build NextPoint's alliance management, project management and business operations capabilities.Responsibilities:Work with program teams to create and proactively manage project timelines that include time sensitive deliverables, go/no go decision points, risk assessments and mitigation plans and budgetsAssist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibilityCreate and maintain project results documentation in collaboration with subject matter expertsCreate and maintain action item lists and proactively manage completion of assigned tasksin the assembly of research reports and regulatory submissionsEnsure resource availability and allocationManage changes to each project's scope, schedule, and costsCreate and maintain comprehensive project documentationEnsure effective governance of relationships with NextPoint's partners and stakeholdersEducation and experienceBS/MS/PhD in any life sciences field with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a biotech setting, including at least 2 years of direct project management or project coordination experienceStrong working knowledge of FDA/ICH regulationsExperience in the assembly of regulatory documents such as Investigational New Drug applicationsExperience with applicable project management softwareExperience managing and overseeing Contract Research OrganizationsExperience with therapeutic antibody/immune-oncology projectsProject management certification preferredSkillsCollaborative Leadership Ability to influence with or without authority, facilitate groups with diverse perspectives, bring teams to consensus/alignment.Ownership and Accountability Takes accountability for actions, drives results, learns from mistakes. Is direct and truthful and therefore widely trusted. Delivers promises, goals, and expectations. Makes quality decisions and resolves problems rapidly.Communication Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, teach and present complex and/or new ideas with clarity and simplicity.Planning/Organization Excellent planning and prioritization skills with the ability to multitask and adapt. Able to synthesize large amounts of information. Able to manage program modifications in response to receipt of new information.Experience overseeing GMP manufacturing campaigns preferred

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