Project Manager

Company Description

Latham BioPharm Group

Latham BioPharm Group (LBG) unites teams and technologies in Life Sciences. Our consultants provide high level business development, program management, technical, non-Clinical, CMC, quality, regulatory, and strategic consulting services, and have proven expertise in biodefense and pandemic response, and strategic product development for small and large molecules, medical devices and diagnostics, vaccines, cell and gene therapies, and bioprocessing technologies. We also provide these services to clients in Life Science industries looking to secure, or who have secured, funding in both the federal and commercial sectors. Our diverse clientele consists of a broad range of organizations from Fortune 500 companies to small biotechs and startups, as well as NGOs and governments. 

Sia Partners

Sia Partners is a next-generation management consulting firm. We offer a unique blend of AI and design capabilities, augmenting traditional consulting to deliver superior value to our clients. Counting 3,000 consultants in 20 countries, we expect to achieve USD 420 million in turnover for the current fiscal year. With a global footprint and expertise in more than 30 sectors and services, we optimize client projects worldwide. Through our Consulting for Good approach, we strive for next-level impact by developing innovative CSR solutions for our clients, making sustainability a lever for profitable transformation.

Job Description

]For over twenty years, we have helped clients identify, evaluate, fund, manage, and monetize opportunities in a wide variety of business segments, generating over $2 billion in government funding and over $100 million in licensing fees and investments.

This role will support the organization in providing project management services to life sciences companies and other institutions to advance life science products (therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics and devices), primarily in the areas of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense, infectious diseases and other public health threats.

Responsibilities:

• Routinely provide tactical support for day-to-day project activities such as meeting minutes, action tracking/follow-up, decision tracking, etc.
• Actively contribute to project management deliverables (reports, dashboards, etc.) and routine updates (schedule, budget, risk), usually preparing initial drafts.
• Coordinate across project functional areas and personnel as required to ensure progress of project activities.
• Support the building and management of a team representing various functions and sites, including the management of multiple projects and teams across multiple locations. 
• Demonstrate and foster excellent teamwork, with the ability to navigate in different areas and work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Balance project demands to support alignment/ realignment of Budget, Quality, Timeline and Scope, as needed.
• Support product development meetings, and make sure all Project Leaders, and/or sub-team leaders, have all information and support needed to implement the project.
• Focus on customer service, with agility and clear communication.
• Adhere to LBG quality standards regarding client deliverables.
• Travel: Estimated to be 10 - 20%. Actual travel requirements are variable dependent on client requirements and not a predetermined number of days per week or month.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in the life sciences industry with a minimum of 1 year of project management experience.
• Experience managing projects and understanding of project management principles.
• Fluency in MS Project (or other scheduling software), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good written and oral communication, presentation, problem solving and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others.
• Flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity, and sense of personal ownership of deliverables and results.
• Works well with teams, often comprised of multiple disciplines.

Desirable Qualifications:

• BS in Biology, Chemistry, or another relevant discipline.
• Understanding of product development lifecycle.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations.
• Basic knowledge of cGXP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements.

Additional Information

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary + Incentive Bonus Plan
• Healthcare coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance policies
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Leave
• Parental leave paid at 100% of base pay for all new parents regardless of gender and Future Moms Program 
• 9 Company Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday 
• 401(k) matching
• College save-up plan & college loan repayment plan
• Cell phone stipend 
• Commuter Benefits 
• Gym Reimbursement through firm medical plan

Compensation for this role is between $62,000 and $100,000.

Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and market location.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are part of Sia Partners’ DNA. Thanks to our expertise in several sectors and our international growth, our teams include a variety of experiences and cultures. We’re confident that promoting DEIB creates an environment in which everyone can reach their full potential. 

Our global network, DEIB@Sia Partners, brings together our people worldwide to facilitate local and global progress, focused on the following areas: 

• Gender equality (global Gender Equality Index score of 91/100 for FY19-20) 
• LGBTQ+ 
• Race & Ethnicity 
• Working Parents 
• Disabilities 

Sia Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship 

At this time, Sia Partners does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who require/will require sponsorship for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status). Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for work authorization. 

Workplace Guidelines

Sia Partners maintains its hybrid workplace arrangements and provides a flexible workplace environment that is driven by client and business/market needs. At this time, in person requirements are issued by departments (Business Unit/Business Line) and vary by office location. Consultants are expected to have the ability to be flexible with work location depending on business needs and live within a reasonable distance to the office. 

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.