Senior Project Manager - Cell and Gene Therapy
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Inc.

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Senior Project Manager- Cell and Gene Therapy

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is looking to add a Senior Project Manager to our team focusing on analytical testing programs for Advanced Therapy clients, including Cell and Gene Therapy, Viral Vectors, Regenerative Medicine, etc. Our Project Managers are responsible for the day-to-day management and smooth operation of analytical testing programs for our clients. They are able to work seamlessly with a cross-discipline team of scientists, technical management, sample administration, and support groups. Project Managers help facilitate the management of our projects' lifecycles within quality, time and budget requirements. They serve as their clients' internal advocate for all Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories activities and work closely with the project team to ensure the delivery of the project is matching and potentially exceeding the stakeholders' expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Interpret stakeholder requirements to the technical and scientific teams and deliver a project from the perspective of managing timeline and deliverables as well as facilitating change management as necessary
• Work seamlessly with Business Development team to qualify and onboard opportunities and set projects up for successful execution
• Manage the project day-to-day needs (internal and external) to ensure the project is executed on time and on budget
• Translate business requirements into actionable plans
• Facilitate day-to-day communication, arrange and proctor conference calls and client visits to our site
• Utilize and provide constructive feedback for improvement to project management tools
• Facilitate the document control of client GMP documentation to ensure that the labs have the necessary information to perform their tasks.
• Actively seek and champion opportunities for improvement in processes utilizing lean ideology
• Proactively ensure that all team members and the client are receiving updates on a consistent basis
• Manage deviations and exceptions within the GMP requirements instilled by Quality Assurance
• Create and manage project documentation logs to ensure that all meeting notes and lab-essential communication is documented in accordance with ELLI procedures.
• Facilitate and track all financial aspects of a project from request for proposal, quoting, purchase order management and invoicing

Requirements:

• BS/BA in Science (Biochemistry, Biology, Virology, or Molecular Biology preferred),
• Minimum 3 years' experience in manufacturing or testing of viral vectors, cell therapies, Biologics, Vaccines, primary cells, cell-derived products, regenerative medicine, etc. with prior project management and or direct customer communication experience preferred
• Understanding the manufacturing processes of the above-related therapies
• Experience in analytical development, process development, and manufacturing of biologics/cell & gene therapy
• Willingness to critically assess project needs, constructively challenging the status quo to find innovative ways to meet the demands of this sector of the industry
• Experience working in a GMP environment preferred
• Loves to work with clients
• Excellent communication skills with strong business acumen
• Organizational and time-management skills and attention to detail
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take ownership of projects and drive successful completion
• Strong problem-solving skills and an inclination for process-improvement
• Must work out of our Lancaster, Pennsylvania office
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without sponsorship
• Computer skills- Experience utilizing MS Office including MS Project, Excel, or other project organizational tools. Experience utilizing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) is a plus.
• Ability and desire to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies

The position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, Pennsylvania are encouraged to apply.

As a Eurofins Lancaster Labs employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com .

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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