Project Manager (Drug Development)

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is looking for a “Project Manager (Drug Development)”. Location: Foster City, CA (Hybrid) Job Duration: Long-Term Contract (Possibility Of Extension) Rate: $60-$63/hr on W2 Company Benefits: Medical, Paid Sick Leave, 401 (k) About the Role The Research Strategy, Innovation group is seeking a talented and highly motivated project manager to manage coordination and progression of scientific research projects in a highly collaborative environment and cross-functional matrix. Responsibilities: • Responsible for starting up or managing the research-based development subteams. • May help manage teams that are preparing to present their molecule at governance meeting for clinical development. • Experience working effectively with cross-functional project teams to build and develop the team, diagnose team health and take action to address team issues. • Ability to organize new cross-functional project teams, define objectives and scope, identify tasks and milestones, build project schedules, identify resource needs, track execution to schedule, and manage risks. • Experience and ability in successfully managing multiple cross-functional tasks simultaneously. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years, MS degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, which includes experience in the pharmaceutical industry as a functional area scientist or project manager. • Direct experience or strong foundation in drug development process is preferred. • Must be on site at Foster City office at least 3 days per week. If interested, please share your updated resume at hr@dawarconsulting.com/lakshmi@dawarconsulting.com.