Project Manager

Kelly Science and Clinical FSP is currently seeking a Project Manager - Business Split Transfer & Implementation for a long-term engagement with one of our Global Pharmaceutical clients. This person will join our Kelly FSP (Functional Service Provider) division, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc. This role is full-time and is offering full benefit options. As a Kelly FSP employee you may be eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You may also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday, vacation, and sick/personal time.

Project Manager - Business Split Transfer & Implementation

The Project Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing the strategic transfer and implementation of a new business split. This includes managing cross-functional teams, coordinating business-critical activities, and ensuring seamless integration across the organization. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in leading complex projects involving organizational transformation and possess strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Medical Business Partners and stakeholder groups, including R&D, Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Quality & Regulatory Compliance, Pre-Clinical, Health Economics & Market Access, and Professional Medical Education, to ensure alignment and continuity throughout the business split process.
• Independently drive project execution, providing direction and oversight to both team members and senior leaders, while implementing enterprise-level business solutions that support the organization's strategic objectives.
• Guide subject matter experts (SMEs) through the development, management, and tracking of comprehensive project plans encompassing transfer, integration, and implementation tasks.
• Lead cross-functional teams through detailed analysis, scenario planning, risk assessment, and option evaluation to develop actionable recommendations for business split activities.
• Foster team accountability for deliverables, milestones, and defined project breakthroughs; monitor project progress and escalate issues as needed.
• Champion effective team performance management by proactively identifying business impacts, resource needs, and potential risks associated with the business split.
• Facilitate healthy debate, conflict resolution, and consensus-building within project teams to arrive at the most effective and aligned business solutions.
• Oversee prioritization of project tasks and options analysis, engaging both project teams and executive leadership to ensure optimal resource utilization and alignment with strategic goals.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update project timelines, including all critical milestones, key interdependencies, financial commitments, and resource constraints; apply advanced project scheduling techniques and tools, such as Smartsheet and Microsoft Project.

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree a plus.
• 5-8 years of relevant project management experience, preferably within healthcare, medical, or organizational transformation and regulated environments.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated business and financial acumen, with proven experience navigating complex organizational structures and implementing large-scale business solutions.
• Expertise in project management software, including Smartsheet and Microsoft Project.