Senior Project Manager (Contract)

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking a highly-skilled and motivated Senior Project Manager to play a key role in advancing their Medical Affairs programs. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and monitoring of multi-faceted projects, ensuring they align with the Medical Affairs teams goals and timelines.

Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
• Monitor project progress and adjust timelines as necessary to ensure projects are on track for successful completion
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address and minimize risks that may impact project timelines or outcomes
• Track and manage project budgets, ensuring efficient resource allocation and cost control
• Collaborate with functional heads to allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and funding, to support project activities

Requirements:

• Experience in Life Sciences Research and Development is required
• 5-7+ years of project management experience from a life sciences, biotech or pharmaceutical environment
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Expertise in using graphics and presentation tools
• Proficiency in project management tools
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation
• PMP or other project management certification is desirable