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Project Manager - CONTRACT

Summit Therapeutics
Location
Princeton, NJ (US)
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Project Management
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s (BS) degree required
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in project management, operational excellence, reporting, and performance management within biopharmaceutical or life sciences organizations
  • Minimum of 5+ years of direct project management experience supporting commercial or medical affairs
  • Proven ability to translate complex data into executive-ready insights
  • Expertise in project management and process improvement methodologies (PMP, Lean, Six Sigma, Agile)
  • Strong analytical mindset
Nice to have
  • Advanced degree (MS, MBA, PharmD, PhD) or PMP certification preferred
  • Prior experience in pre-commercial or early commercial biotech/pharma strongly preferred
What the job really is

The Project Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring operational excellence and launch readiness for Summit Therapeutics' oncology products. This position involves managing cross-functional teams, overseeing project execution, and maintaining communication with various stakeholders to ensure that project goals are met on time and within budget. The role also includes vendor management and the development of project management tools and processes to support the launch of new products.

Benefits
  • Pay range of $150,000 — $170,000 USD
  • Total compensation package may include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves significant travel (30-50%)
  • Fast-paced, evolving environment may require adaptability
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