Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Manager Req ID #:  82772 Location: 

Wilmington, MA, US, 01887 For 70 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary  

We are seeing a Technical Project Manager for our RMS Technical Portfolio Management Department located in Wilmington, MA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages key client accounts and other client programs that require moderately complex to complex planning and in-depth analysis to ensure that expectations and deadlines are achieved. Functions as the primary client contact, with guidance from senior scientific staff, for activities related to the planning and execution of client projects. Interacts with clients in order to understand their requirements to disseminate and partner with Operational Staff, Client Services, Business Development and Quality Assurance Staff. Organizes, collects, prepares and distributes information necessary to ensure operational milestones are met from development on contracts to final reporting. Recommends, and implements study management, including the development and submission of IACUC and study protocols. Development and implementation of new processes to enhance the overall GEMS portfolio.  Provides mentoring and training for departmental staff on new services.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S) or equivalent in life sciences or related discipline. 3 years related experience An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience. Must be able to manage resources/staff without direct reporting relationships. Proven ability to multi-task, have excellent organizational skills and pays attention to detail. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Possess analytical thinking and problem solving skills and be able to prioritize and re-evaluate priorities as situations change. Proficient in MS Office Suite.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: AALAS certification. Experience with Colony Mgmt. Systems, SAP or other ERP systems. Experience developing and submissions of IACUC and study protocols.

About Research Models & Services

Fundamental to basic research and discovery is the use of in vivo models to help identify disease targets and determine potential biological pathways that regulate the condition.  As the world’s leader in the production and distribution of the highest quality research animal, with 1 out of 2 animal models produced for preclinical research globally, we understand the importance of this step. With seven decades of experience, our expertise is unmatched, allowing us to provide you with the perfect model, including disease-specific and preconditioned options, for basic research and beyond.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.

With over 17,000 employees within 90 facilities in 20 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world. And in 2019, revenue increased to $2.62 billion.

At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of ~85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2019.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Laboratories is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Disabled/Vet.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e-mail message to crrecruitment_US@crl.com. This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

For more information, please visit www.criver.com.

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