Assistant Manager/Manager (Project Management), EDDC

At Experimental Drug Development Centre (EDDC), our goal is to discover and develop novel therapeutics by working collaboratively with public sector and industry partners. EDDC now has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to be part of the team that oversees the project management of EDDC’s discovery and development portfolio projects. The successful candidate will work with the Head of Project Management, Scientific Project Lead (SPL), and other team members to ensure deliverables fall within project scope, timeline, and budget. Key Responsibilities: Coordination and completion of projects on time, within budgets, and within scope. Assist Scientific Project Lead (SPL) in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility. Support SPL in developing a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress. Support SPL in performing risk management to de-risk the project as early as possible. Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project cost using appropriate tools and techniques. Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques. Organize project review/update meetings with the project team. Report and escalate to management as needed. Provide regular updates to the Head of Project Management regarding the status of projects. Any other tasks and responsibilities as assigned from time to time. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in science with at least 3 years of experience in the field of drug discovery and development or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Familiarity with drug discovery and development concepts and project management aspects of the same. Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and ability to multitask. Team player with good interpersonal skills. Self-starter, independent, and self-driven. Ability to thrive in complex situations involving multiple stakeholders across functional groups and levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrates critical thinking and integrity. Good time management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr