Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a Project Manager, Life Science Research. We will also consider more experienced candidates for Program Manager or Sr. Program Manager based upon experience and contract. This position will be located in West Jefferson, OH.
Battelle’s Clinical & Non-Clinical Research team offers a staff of highly trained scientist and technicians, and state of the art facilities to support our clients’ infectious disease, inhalation research, and chemical research programs. Our multidisciplinary integrated approach to providing critical solutions for our biotech, pharmaceuticals, agrichemical, industrial, and government clients increases the speed of the development while maintaining quality and compliance.
This position will serve as a project manager in a matrixed organization which requires coordination of project team members. This includes program development and the implementation and management of program cost, schedule and performance, while meeting client expectations.
This position is contingent upon award of work.
Responsibilities
- Defines project/program requirements and identifies all elements of cost, schedule, and technical performance. Develops and/or refines the Work Breakdown Structure to a level sufficient to identify all the work required for task or project completion.
- Serves as the point of contact for both scientific and financial discussions with clients in both infectious disease and toxicology related fields. Establishes and maintains client relationships. Hosts client visits for programs and is adept at facilitating virtual meetings.
- Manages cost, schedule and performance using standard program management tools such as MS Project. Assist other team members. Assesses the task impact of scope, schedule and budget change requests and takes requisite action. Ensures that the task is maintained within the scope, budget, and schedule of the baseline agreement.
- Assists Business Development team in opportunity capture and proposal preparation on small to medium efforts. Contributes to proposal efforts by drafting language that describes the problem to be solved, the proposed management approach to solving the problem, and the benefits to the client of using this approach. Translates the technical approach into the program’s schedule and budget.
- Works with Battelle contracts managers interpreting contracts information relevant to program’s scope of the work, deliverables, scheduling, contract terms/conditions, and contract type. Contracts may include government or commercial efforts.
- Prepares and presents presentations to internal management and to external customers to provide reviews and updates on technical aspects, cost, and schedule.
- Actively manages risk using risk management fundamentals and terminology. Applies processes and procedures to identify, analyze, classify, and mitigate the prioritized project risks.
- Applies safety standards and procedures to complete safety checks and verifies compliance with the safety plans of a task. Is knowledgeable regarding regulations and policies on workplace safety, and actively incorporates safe workplace practices into task work.
- Stays abreast of Project Management best practices. Understands, embraces, and executes relevant Quality Systems and applicable industry regulations. Maintains a basic understanding of and ensures compliance with applicable government and industry regulations.
Key Qualifications
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a Chemistry/life sciences or other relevant field (and 3 - 12 years degree exp), or a master’s degree in the chemistry/life sciences plus 1 – 10 years of experience in managing programs/project management in the life sciences field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated project management skills with ability to work collaboratively with both internal and external counterparts.
- Experience and understanding of government accounting practices (contract types, WBS, Gantts, CLINS, etc.)
- Experience with Planisware or other relevant project management/financial management software/tools.
- Must be willing to travel locally between Battelle sites on a periodic basis.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (US citizen).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior government contract experience
- PMP Certification
- Master’s degree
- Experience assisting in securing and managing government contracts and/or grants
Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life
We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.
- Balance life through a compressed work schedule: Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.
- Take time to recharge: You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.
- Prioritize wellness: Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.
- Better together: Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.
- Build your financial future: Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.
- Advance your education: Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.
- Flexible work arrangements: You have options for where you work and when you work.
A Work Environment Where You Succeed
For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.
You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:
- Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects
- Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery
- Collaborate with world-class experts in an inclusive environment
- Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders
- Give back to and improve our communities
Vaccinations & Safety Protocols
Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).
Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.
The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.
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