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About the Role

As a Consultant, you will partner with client leadership and delivery teams to lead project and program planning and execution across various functions, driving projects and programs to achieve mission-critical outcomes for our pharmaceutical industry clients. At each new engagement, you will leverage continual exposure and experiences from working within a variety of clients and project types.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects and programs in the pharmaceutical industry, including pre-clinical R&D, commercialization and product lifecycle management.
• Implement or optimize project management frameworks using current best practices and tools to improve team execution and goal achievement.
• Leverage current industry best-practice tools, such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Planisware, etc., to develop and drive integrated project plans, aligning project tactics with project strategy.
• Manage projects within established scope, schedule, and budget while exceeding IPM project management standards.
• Participate and, if needed, drive discussions, and develop and document high-level strategies for accomplishing specific project objectives.
• Establish, maintain, guide, and lead high-performance project teams, serving as the project advocate within the client organization.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline or relatable field.
• 10+ years of industry experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• 3+ years of project management experience related to product development and management across the full product life cycle: pre-clinical research and development; clinical development; regulatory submissions and compliance; commercialization; product management; quality assurance and control.
• Knowledge and application of a disciplined project management process.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations and learn quickly.

Skills

• MS Project
• Smartsheet
• Planisware
• Six Sigma certification (plus)
• Project Management Professional certification (plus)

Location

• Chicago
• Boston
• Parsippany
• Minneapolis
• St. Louis
• Los Angeles
• San Francisco

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-time

Experience Level

• 10+ years of industry experience
• 3+ years of project management experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering discipline or relatable field
• Advanced degrees in science, engineering or business are a plus

Salary/Compensations

• $140,000 - $180,000

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health for employees
• 85% employer-paid health for dependents
• 401(k) matching
• Performance bonus
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation
• Paid holiday
• Paid personal time
• Paid sick time
• Relocation assistance

About the Company

• For more than three decades, premier organizations have trusted IPM to lead the successful execution of their strategic portfolios and critically important initiatives.
• Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Boston, Parsippany, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, IPM has led more than 5,000 projects for over 500 clients.
• Clients range from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups.
• Certified “Great Place to Work” company.
• Named to the Great Place to Work list of “Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services”.
• Consultants are full-time employees and the competitive advantage that sets IPM apart.
• IPM partners with clients across life sciences industry sectors, including pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and biotechnology.
• IPM leads product development projects from pre-clinical R&D through commercialization within life sciences sectors.
• IPM leads the creation or improvement of operational processes including harmonizing regulatory and quality systems and building project, program and portfolio management capabilities.
• IPM has a caring, nurturing culture with transparent communication and culture-building and team-building events.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integral to IPM's culture.
• IPM promotes professional development through training and development opportunities and promotes from within.
• IPM leads a wide variety of projects providing significant exposure to many clients and project types.
• IPM offers a collaborative work environment with support from managers, internal teams, and Centers of Excellence (CoE).
• IPM is devoted to the communities it serves and actively promotes employee involvement in community improvement projects through “Project Mercy”.
• IPM's hybrid work environment requires a minimum of three days in the office, with flexibility based on project schedules and meetings.
• IPM follows clients’ guidance on on-site requirements, which may increase the minimum number of days in the office.

Equal Opportunity

• IPM is an equal opportunity employer.
• We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.