Associate Project Manager - Cell and Gene Therapy

Pharmaron (Exton) Lab Services LLC., is a preclinical Contract Research Organization located in Exton, Pennsylvania. Pharmaron provides absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion, and toxicity (ADMET) testing services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies to support drug discovery and development.

The Associate Project Manager - Cell & Gene Therapy works with the scientific team to develop designs for studies to support the feasibility assessment, optimization and validation of analytical methodologies utilized for Cell & Gene Therapies (CGT).

• Providing scientific consultative support for preclinical testing services, primarily for CGT's.
• Fostering client account diversification and expansion in association with Sales and Marketing.
• Remaining current on global regulatory requirements and industry trends related to drug development and approval.
• Project management of active and ongoing projects.
• Draft scopes of work with associated pricing logic to support bioanalytical testing for cell and gene therapies
• Coordinate internal research projects and sponsor-driven studies to optimize service offerings and realize efficiencies
• Act as a liaison with the quality, operations, bioassay, and bioanalytical teams to ensure that studies are completed according to timelines and to troubleshoot problems when they occur to ensure the highest level of client service
• Maintain accurate records in multiple internal databases
• Manage client expectations with timely and relevant communications
• Work on other assignments as directed by Management
• Manage the transfer of all internal or external projects
  • Prepare and manage detailed Gantt charts
  • Prepare SOPs, protocols, data summaries and reports for ongoing studies
  • Meeting management scheduling, agendas, minutes, actions, follow-up
  • Detailed project planning, tracking and reporting of project progress

• BSc Degree (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred) in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, or pharmacology
• 1 -2 years relevant industry experience
• Working knowledge of cell and gene therapies and associated bioanalytics
• Position requires strong professional communication skills and attention to detail
• Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and ability to adapt in a dynamic team environment are keys for success

Benefits:

Pharmaron cares about our work community and offers a variety of benefits allowing employees the opportunity to customize a benefits package that meets their personal needs. Company benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Plan with Employer Contribution
• Health Reimbursement Account Funded by Employer
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Life and AD&D Insurance 100% Employer Paid
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Child(ren)
• Short and Long Term Disability 100% Employer Paid
• 401k with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program

About Pharmaron

Pharmaron is a premier R&D service provider for the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities, and established a broad spectrum of research, development and manufacturing service capabilities throughout the entire drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development process across multiple therapeutic modalities, including small molecules, biologics and Cell & Gene Therapy products. With over 19,000 employees, and operations in China, the U.S., and the U.K., Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan and China.

Pharmaron is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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