Description:
We are growing our team and have an opportunity available for a full-time Project Manager to oversee the planning, development, and completion of partner projects to drive protein therapeutics from discovery to preclinical development.
Responsibilities:
Business Development/Project Planning

• Assist in generating Statements of Work (SOWs) including project scope, budget, resourcing, and timelines for partner projects in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• Manage approvals for SOWs across functional teams, legal, and finance departments.
• Help establish and maintain Project Management software, ensuring its continual update and utilization across all projects.

Budget and Resource Management

• In collaboration with the finance team and technical team leaders, outline budget and resource projections upon project initiation.
• Monitor project budgets, resources, and risks generating comprehensive summary reports for review by the finance team, technical team leaders, and management team.
• Implement risk management strategies and ensure risk management plans are in place and regularly evaluated.

Project Execution

• Assist technical team leader with scheduling, recording meeting notes and action items discussed during meetings with partners as needed.
• Identify out-of-scope activities and draft additional SOWs and amendments as needed.
• Revise project plans in collaboration with technical leads to ensure project alignment and success.

Client Management

• Regularly interface with technical project leads, functional team leaders, and clients to discuss ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Prepare regular project status reports with regards to milestones, budgets, and resourcing.
• Identify areas of process improvement and apply learnings to future projects.
• Effectively communicate project-related technicalities and costs with clients while understanding and articulating the technical aspects of the projects.

Process Establishment

• Assist in establishing streamlined project management and business development processes and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (MS or Ph.D. preferred) in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, or related field with 6 years of industry experience is required.
• 2 years of industry experience as a Project Manager with relevant certifications (e.g., PMP) is desired.
• Prior experience in a CRO/partner environment is desirable, showcasing familiarity with collaborative settings and an understanding of the dynamics involved in managing external relationships and projects.
• Demonstrated experience with Project Management software.
• Proficiency in Risk Management methodologies and implementation.
• Proven track record in business development and process establishment within a similar industry.
• Effective time and resource management skills and an enthusiasm for working in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to identify creative solutions to challenging problems.

This is a full-time position on site in Boulder, CO.
Compensation Range: $80,000 - $110,000
As a member of our team, you will be eligible for comprehensive, competitive, flexible benefits that include health and dental insurance, disability and life insurance, 401k with company match, and bonus opportunities based on company success.
About Mosaic
Mosaic Biosciences, Inc. is a discovery and preclinical development company that partners with biopharmaceutical companies to discover novel protein and antibody therapeutics. Our experienced and dedicated research teams collaborate with our partners to design, manage, and execute research programs to rapidly advance programs, starting at any point from early discovery into preclinical development.
Mosaic teams provide comprehensive, end-to-end discovery services, including program assessment and strategy development; program management; antibody discovery and optimization; protein production, purification, and characterization; protein engineering; biochemical and cellular assay development; formulation, stability and developability studies; bioanalytical (PK and PD) assay development; and candidate-validating pharmacology.
Based in Boulder, Colorado, we are a collaborative and talented team of scientists and entrepreneurs looking for dynamic, hardworking, creative thinkers who excel in a cutting-edge, science-driven, team environment.
At Mosaic, we believe in a diverse workplace that celebrates all backgrounds and promotes individuality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment with the purpose of furthering scientific innovation and supporting our employees by offering equal opportunities for all.

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