R&D Project Coordinator IV

Primary Duties

The Project Coordinator will work closely with R&D PMs to support the operational aspects of programs managed by the R&D Program Management Department.

The Project Coordinator will:

• Assist in maintenance of the Integrated Project Timelines
• Develop and disseminate project communication tools (agendas, minutes, action items, maintaining SharePoint team rooms)
• Compile and maintain interim project reports, as needed
• Schedule cross-functional team meetings for multiple programs (E/GDT, ECT, and others as needed)
• Maintain and track action items
• Assist Program Manager and/or Project Manager in the development and management of GRA submission timelines, if appropriate
• Prepare legal documents from templates in support of external program meetings, as needed, including input into electronic management system
• Lead or assist with coordinating large meetings in support of the program or R&D Program Management Department (Advisory Boards, PM group meetings, etc)

80-90%:
Support of Project Operations, including scheduling meetings, documentation, communication tools, and program deliverables tools and analysis of program strategies and plans to identify issues and misalignments.

0-10%:
Support R&D Program Management for special initiatives or coordinating meetings.

• Bachelor’s degree in sciences or related field required
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a pharmaceutical or equivalent environment
• Minimum of 1 year of functional or cross‑functional project or program experience
• Ability to interact in cross‑functional teams
• Knowledge and understanding of project management tools and standards a plus

• Ability to oversee delivery of tasks independently
• Independent and creative thinker and enabler requiring minimum oversight
• Strong meeting management skills
• Understanding of interpersonal relationships on teams
• Some analytical ability, including ability to synthesize inputs into a plan
• Good communication skills, including written and oral communications
• Good organizational skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Ability to provide insight into task interdependencies is a plus
• Fluency (spoken and written) in English

Requires experience in problem solving and ability to balance competing priorities.

Accountable to line manager within Program Management, or designee within R&D Program Management.

• Other members of the R&D Program Management Department
• Members of various functions (R&D, Tech Ops, Finance, etc.) across the organization

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.