Senior R&D Program Manager Job Listing at Kelly Services in Vancouver, WA (Job ID US3544230_BH9760573)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a R&D Program Manager opportunity with a generative AI biotechnology company in Vancouver, WA. If you're passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.
Workplace: Onsite in Vancouver, WA

Salary: $105,000-150,000

Overview
Join a pioneering leader in the field of generative AI drug creation, dedicated to developing superior biologics swiftly for patients. Our innovative company is at the forefront of designing novel antibodies entirely on computers, leveraging state-of-the-art wet lab techniques and cutting-edge artificial intelligence. We're assembling a team of brilliant minds to push the boundaries of science, aiming to deliver breakthrough therapeutics at unprecedented speeds. If you're passionate about saving lives and redefining the possible, we want you on our team.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly experienced Senior R&D Project Manager to drive our Program & Portfolio Management team towards success. In this role, you will utilize your expertise in stakeholder management and leadership to execute cross-functional pipeline programs and significantly contribute to our portfolio strategy.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate and portfolio strategies by ensuring the success of cross-functional drug creation programs and effectively communicating risks, costs, and opportunities to leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to align objectives, scope, mitigate risks, and drive decisions.
• Manage multiple projects with varying scopes simultaneously.
• Plan, track, and hold stakeholders accountable for project tasks and deadlines.
• Estimate and manage project costs and timelines using project management tools.
• Identify and manage risks, presenting solutions that align with key program objectives.
• Define project team structures and ensure seamless communication between groups.
• Work with stakeholders and scientific leaders to address failures and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications
Program Manager

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field with 5+ years of biotech experience, or equivalent technical work experience; or a Master's degree with 3+ years; or a PhD with 1+ years.
• Proficient in project management software (MS Project, SmartSheet, etc.).
• Familiar with workflows like protein engineering, cloning, high-throughput screening, protein purification, and analytical chemistry.
• Proven experience in change management and conflict resolution with a proactive mindset.
• Commitment to core values.
• Salary range: $106,000 - $130,000/year.

Senior Program Manager

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field with 8+ years of biotech experience, or equivalent technical work experience; or a Master's degree with 6+ years; or a PhD with 3+ years.
• Proven track record in managing complex, cross-functional programs in drug discovery or related fields.
• Proficient in project management software (MS Project, SmartSheet, etc.).
• Familiar with complex workflows like protein engineering, cloning, high-throughput screening, protein purification, and analytical chemistry.
• Proven experience in change management and conflict resolution with a proactive mindset.
• Commitment to core values.
• Salary range: $127,000 - $150,000/year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project management training.
• In-depth experience with SmartSheet or similar project management software.
• Extensive experience in one or more workflow areas mentioned above.

What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to the next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry – even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.
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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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