Lumen is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and independent Project Manager to join our fast-growing organization. The successful candidate will join the Program Management team and will manage projects spanning from early pre-clinical research and through clinical development, engaging with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure projects are successfully executed and completed in a timely manner.

The major tasks for this position are as follows:

• Oversee and closely manage grant-funded projects ensuring all obligations and milestones are met
• Manage project timelines, budgets, resources, and vendors.
• Drive projects engaging with internal cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to ensure projects are successfully executed and goals achieved.
• Coordinate and lead standing project team meetings, ensure appropriate documentation of team meetings.
• Create and maintain project timelines communicating with internal and external teams
• Manage and coordinate external vendors, such as CROs, labs and consultants. Assist with contract management.
• Provide regular updates on project progress
• Assist with preparation of pre-IND, IND, BLA and other regulatory filings
• Communicate with external stakeholders, academic collaborators, CROs and funding agencies
• Plan, execute and lead internal and external study-specific meetings

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 6 years project management experience, preferably in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry 
• Proficient with project management tools and techniques, such as Smartsheets, MS Project or Monday.com
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, OneDrive, Sharepoint and Power Point.

Desired Experience:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Experience with biologics development under FDA quality systems regulations
• Experience in clinical development and/or clinical trial management
• Experience in grant management

The successful candidate will have the following attributes:

• Strong leadership skills and self-awareness, with proactive and positive management approach
• Excellent oral, written, and medical communication skills 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to function at a high level in a team setting whether leading projects or contributing independently
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs in real time
• Ability to build strong relationships with co-workers of various backgrounds and expertise
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• High integrity and ethics
• Commitment to quality and timely delivery of results

Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods of time (2 or more hours)
• Occasionally lift or carry up to 20 kg

Please submit a resume and cover letter to jobs@lumen.bio with the job title in the subject line.

This position is available immediately. Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Only successful applicants will be contacted.