Take ownership and drive projects from inception to commercialization
Ensure cross-functional team alignment to deliver new and customer-specific products with urgency
Lead cross-functional teams to formulate detailed project plans (scope, schedule, budget, resource, risk analysis, etc.)
Facilitate well-planned project meetings with an agenda focused on actions, decisions and deliverables
Capture, prioritize, track and drive closure on all project-related action items and issues
Present options, suggestions and trade-offs to resolve obstacles and acquire project success
Establish, maintain and report on project scope, schedule, risks and finances to various levels within the organization
Prepare teams for phase gate reviews, submit deliverables to the senior management/product approval committee
Drive external collaboration projects
Ph.D. in the field of biochemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnology, biology or chemistry
8+ years of project management experience in new product development, 5+ years leading cross-functional teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to effectively interact with diverse audiences within the organization
Able to apply scientific training to solve manufacturing and operational issues
Positive attitude, outgoing personality, hardworking, and open-minded
Proven ability to effectively deal with conflict in a team environment
Exceptional analytical, quantitative, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills