Beschreibung
Perfect Candidate:The perfect candidate is someone with a scientific education (PhDs) and at least a first industry experience working in project management. We would like this candidate to have an experience working in a lab, ideally as lab manager. This person will working alongside Research Project Leaders to help them and support them on project management. This role will also require a lot of data entry and data maintenance work on a newly launched platform, keeping track on various project and milestones. Therefore, we need someone with an affinity with software use and ability to learn quickly his or her way around new platforms.
Please note this position is an operational role focused on project coordination and management. This is not a research position. We still need a scientific profile that understands how research works however to ensure a good collaboration with the researchers.
General Information:
• Start date: ASAP
• Latest start date: 01.06.2021
• End date: 1 year duration
• Extension: possible
• Work location: Basel
• Workload: 100%
• Remote/Home Office: Home office now but candidates should expect to be onsite when possible.
• Travelling: no
• Team: Around 10 people
Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Be the Research Project Manager in charge for assigned drug discovery projects, starting at Target Assessment, and until entry into Early Development.
• Prepare project plans in alignment with the corresponding RPLs and project team members.
• Maintain and update project plans in the internal planning, tracking and information systems.
• Liaise with NRD Finance through direct interaction and with tools for budget planning and control. Keep project budget data (forecasts and actuals) updated in accordance to Finance and operations guidance. Foresee, control and report budget deviations.
• Be the reference point for all matters related to planning and budget for the assigned projects.
• Ensure alignment between project strategy and execution in terms of efficacy, efficiency and quality.
• Support the RPLs and other key team members with project management advice and technical expertise. Be the recognized expert in planning excellence for the designated projects.
• Partner with RPLs to foster and enable a high performing team culture and community that is based on expertise and contribution of its members, shared responsibility, and the coordination of work towards common goals.
• Take active care for the risk management processes of the projects within your area of responsibility, in alignment with the policies of NRD and pRED.
• Identify gaps, bottlenecks, accelerations or delays, challenge assumptions and propose options to close gaps and get projects back on schedule.
• Take ownership of established processes and procedures related to your designated projects.
• Contribute to the dissemination of project information in collaboration with other members of R&D. Contribute to the preparation of governance presentations and documents.
• Interface with Network Heads, Network Managers and other R&D functions to ensure good alignment between your assigned projects and their corresponding Networks.
• Support the team in the organization and coordination of team meetings, workshops, squads and other models of agile collaboration. Take responsibility for agendas, minutes and meetings flow with a positive and non-disruptive approach.
• Always act and interact in a positive, collaborative and friendly manner, with an agile and open attitude
Must haves:
• Scientific education (PhD preferred, Master considered). Post Doc are considered if not for too long after graduation (e.g 3/4 years post-graduation)
• Industry experience, hands-on knowledge of the drug discovery process
• Experience working in a lab, preferably as lab manager
• Around 5 & maximum 10 years of experience (combining research, lab experience & industry experience)
• Experience as Project Manager in matrix environments, taking responsibility of R&D projects and supporting complex cross-functional project teams.
• Experience in implementing, coordinating and improving processes. Capacity to organize, structure and drive project implementation activities.
• Demonstrated creative thinking and strong analytical skills with an open mindset that is service oriented and a strong ability to work independently.
• Proven adaptability and positive attitude toward changing requests and environments.
• A flexible and team oriented mindset, focused on a common vision.
Nice to haves:
• Experience on Neuroscience and Rare Diseases therapeutic disciplines