What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical IT Project Manager position at GenScript/ProBio?
About GenScript ProBio
GenScript Biotech Corporation, a global biotechnology group, was founded in 2002. It has an established global presence across North America, Europe, the Greater China, and Asia Pacific.
The company's businesses encompass four major categories based on its leading gene synthesis technology:
- Life Science CRO (Contract Research Organization)
- Enzyme and synthetic biology products
- Biologics development and manufacturing
- Cell therapy
GenScript is committed to striving towards its vision of being the most reliable biotech company in the world to make humans and nature healthier through biotechnology.
About ProBio
ProBio provides end-to-end Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) services from drug discovery to commercialization.
The total cell and gene therapy solution covers:
- Clinical manufacturing
- Commercial manufacturing
ProBio has supported several clinical approvals for cell and gene therapy drugs, including mRNA vaccines and CAR-T in China.
Job Title: IT Project Manager
This role reports to the Head of US IT Delivery Group and is located in Piscataway, NJ.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead on delivery/project management of specified projects, including the development of implementation plans, coordination of contributions from cross-divisional and cross-functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), report-writing, and presentation of results to stakeholders.
- Ensure the delivery of services is in line with the proposed solution within agreed timelines.
- Contribute to the team's profitability goals by achieving billable time targets and delivering projects efficiently.
- Create and update project plans and any required documentation.
- Effectively engage and involve internal stakeholders as appropriate during the development and delivery of consulting services.
- Present/report back on project progress to key stakeholders and effectively manage internal stakeholder involvement and expectations.
- Demonstrate awareness/capability of identifying new revenue opportunities within existing clients.
- Proactively liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate actions are taken to support existing applications.
- Understand client strategic needs and support business opportunities by liaising with appropriate SMEs in line with client needs.
- Demonstrate good business acumen, understanding of project value maximization and focus on commercial objectives, such as profitability, so the business can be as competitive and successful as possible.
- Develop processes and infrastructure (such as training materials, process maps, instructions, SOPs, etc.) to help lay the foundation for further expansion of the team.
- Delivery of key project milestones in line within agreed timescales.
- Client feedback on completed projects.
Experiences & Skills
- ~3-5 years relevant project management experience preferred
- ~ Ability to effectively project manage multiple projects and work to defined timescales
- ~ Capable of (or prior experience with) coordinating project teams
- ~ Ability to think creatively and contribute to ideas generation
- ~ A 'roll up your sleeves' mentality, deadline-focused, attention to detail
- ~ Strong influencing and negotiation skills; experienced networker and relationship builder
- ~ A strategic thinker with an ability to drive implementation
- ~ Prefer Bilingual (English, Mandarin)
GenScript USA Inc./ProBio Inc. is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
The company maintains a drug-free workplace.
