Project Management Intern

Summer Intern - CRDO - Project Management

2.5 Months

Remote

Max PR: Bachelors: $24.97 / Masters: $29.23

Job Summary

This role will encompass elements of strategic planning / business case assembly, operational planning and execution to time, cost and scope. Responsibilities will include partnering with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across R&D functions to support planning and execution of projects, including stakeholder management.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project execution, ensuring within scope and on time / cost delivery. 
  • Create a staged project implementation plan / roadmap with clear deliverables e.g. system requirements, training materials, and the business-as-usual support model. 
  • Proactively identify, assess and manage risks throughout compilation and execution of the project. 
  • Manage project costs, ensuring adherence to budget and regular reforecasting to alert sponsors / stakeholders of any projected over / underspend. 
  • Employ best-practice change management practices / communication to ensure changes are successfully embedded within the business.
• Lead / facilitate cross-functional teams in developing strategic solutions (and associated business cases as appropriate) for organizational / process improvement projects that aim to solve current state business challenges. 
• Secure endorsement and Stakeholder / Sponsor alignment for team recommended solution, incorporating any refinements.  
• Ensure post-implementation reviews occur to ensure lessons are learned and identify any deficiency in realizing the benefits defined in the business case. 

Education & Qualifications 

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in life sciences with a minimum GPA of 3.3   
• Must have an interest in pursuing a career in Life Sciences/Biotech/Pharmaceuticals 
• Ability to manage workload effectively including planning, organizing, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines