Senior Project Manager

Metabolon, Inc. seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the execution of complex, cross-functional new product development and other strategic projects that advance the growing field of metabolomics. We are looking for someone with a strong background in establishing Project Management best practices and a proven track record in direct project management within the life sciences. We expect a relentless drive for delivering quality results for the business through building high-performing cross-functional teams, leading and influencing without authority, and promoting best project management practices throughout the company.

• Work with the Senior Director of Program Management to establish a disciplined Program Management process within Metabolon that incorporates best practices to pragmatically meet and/or exceed expectations across all projects
• Manage multiple new product development, strategic, and operational improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring stakeholder alignment
  • Improve project planning and forecast accuracy
  • Establish and execute the project plan by leading meetings and managing resources (FTEs and costs) and deliverables. Identify and address synergies and/or conflicts across multiple projects.
  • Identify and manage stakeholders. Provide clear and consistent communication, both oral and written.
  • Monitor and control projects, manage risk, and use Smartsheet effectively
  • Close projects by conducting lessons learned sessions and proposing systematic changes for broader application
• Drive Smartsheet implementation and adoption across the company.
• Work independently and be accountable for all project deliverables
• Champion high-performing teams and coach other Project Managers

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Senior Director Program Management to establish project management excellence
• Set the standard for program and project management as a player and a coach
• Participate in project assessments and define project scope and success criteria
• Establish clear priorities among project activities and develop and manage plans to meet deliverables
• Establish and manage detailed cross-functional project timelines and lead project team in timely completion of tasks
• Manage project plans in Smartsheet
• Provide cross-functional forecasting, tracking, reporting, and oversight on project budget
• Proactively address any changes in project scope and access/amend requirements, budget and timeline
• Maintain documentation and management of project deliverables. Facilitate knowledge sharing across functional areas and project teams.
• Resolve project issues with functional area managers and stakeholders. Determine when to escalate issues to appropriate level of management.
• Create and deliver presentations to senior leadership and stakeholders

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a scientific or technical field
• PMP, Kaizen, or similar certification or experience
• Proven track record with a minimum 7 years' experience in project and/or program management in biotech, pharma, or life sciences
• Project management experience leading new product development projects, from concept through launch, following a stage-gate process
  • Extensive knowledge of, and demonstrated competency in, project management methodology and processes, including planning tasks and allocating resources, risk management, working in cross-functional teams, issues management, monitoring and reporting, and documentation
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 13485:2016, CAP/CLIA certified facilities)

Experience and Skills:

• Experience working at the intersection of science, data, and software
• Experience in clinical test development, laboratory services, or laboratory developed tests
• Proficiency in Smartsheet
• Familiarity with Waterfall and AGILE methodologies
• Experience managing multiple and/or complex projects
  • A proven ability to think strategically and work tactically
  • Passion for delivering value through science
• Strong communication skills with senior management, peers, and project teams
• Ability to negotiate consensus among diverse groups and influence without authority
• Personal integrity and the ability to escalate issues responsibly
• Adaptability and flexibility to handle deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Metabolon, Inc., is the global leader in revealing biological insights on disease state and physiological reactions in the present time through metabolomics. Leveraging one of the world’s most diverse and rich patient data sets, Metabolon is equipped to deliver biologically relevant evidence to address some of the most difficult and pressing questions in the life sciences. Every day, our work is helping to accelerate research and product development success in the biopharma, population health, consumer products, agriculture, wellness, and academic research sectors.

Metabolon was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina with an international headquarters in Germany. For more information, please visit www.metabolon.com.

Metabolon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.