Project Manager, Quality Control Contract to Hire

Iovance is hosting an onsite Job Fair.

Where: Iovance Cell Therapy Center (iCTC)

Location: 300 Rouse Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19112

Date: Monday, June 24, 2024

Time: 12pm to 6pm (EDT)

What to bring: Updated resume

We are Hiring! We look forward to seeing you at the Job Fair.

Overview

Iovance Biotherapeutics is a growing, late-stage company focused on the development and commercialization of novel cancer immunotherapies. Iovance is seeking a Project Manager, Quality Control, who will drive and support internal and cross functional projects within the Iovance Quality Control Department. This role will take the lead in driving all Quality Control projects, ensuring their on-time completion, and proactively identifying and solving roadblocks prior to their cause in delay. The Project Manager, Quality Control, will also keep all timelines updated with accurate due dates and actions required, including cross-functional responsibilities. The candidate should have solid cross-functional experience across managing all aspects of Quality Control, including but not limited to onboarding of new products and assays, method transfers, instrumentation implementation, validations, and qualifications. This role requires an outgoing, driven, and resourceful project manager who will play a key role in ensuring all Quality Control timelines are met. This role will work with the Senior Manager, Quality Control, Operations Strategy, to identify the quality control projects and expected timelines, and own the comprehensive project plans and timelines.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

In collaboration with cross-functional teams, create, establish, and maintain comprehensive project plans and timelines. Timelines will require active monitoring and real-time updating daily.

Drive effort to create project management processes, best practices, tools, and dashboard for cross - functional projects.

Understanding and adherence to internal and external governance processes.

Identify critical path and at-risk activities, anticipate bottlenecks, and help clear barriers to progress against department or corporate goals.

Builds productive internal / external working relationships with cross - functional teams.

Strong understanding of project planning principles and ability to lead effectively.

Solid presentation skills for project progress and status / dashboard reports with senior leadership.

Identify and initiate process improvements as appropriate.

Willingness to own and drive activities to completion while working in a dynamic environment, with internal and external stakeholders to manage project deliverables.

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (biological sciences or equivalent)

5+ years in the Pharmaceutical Industry with 2 + years direct project management experience.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, interfacing with multi-disciplined teams.

Strong expertise in using Smartsheet, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, SharePoint, timeline visualization software e.g One Pager, Swimlane.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to effectively lead and influence others are essential in this collaborative work environment.

Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities and ability to manage ambiguity.

Fundamental knowledge of Quality Control operational and laboratory practices including, but not limited to, microbiology, analytical testing, sample management, quality records, and training.

Ability to effectively balance multiple priorities involving aggressive timelines at a high level of productivity

Demonstrate sense of urgency; ability to recognize time sensitivity

Flexible and adaptable style with an eagerness to take on challenges

Problem solver who not only identifies issues but leads efforts to resolve them

Preferred Education, Skills, and Knowledge

Familiarity/experience with end-to-end CMC drug development and/or cell therapy.

Previous experience supporting ramp up in a quality control environment.

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to enable individuals to perform essential functions. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation.

Must be able to Sit for an extended amount of time in front of the computer.

Mental:

Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadline

Work Environment:

This position is a hybrid role in an office setting.

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

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