Assistant Project Manager Visa Sponsorship Jobs in New Jersey

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting project management activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and on budget, while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and collaboration. This position requires it to be onsite the vast majority of the time. The incumbent works cross-functionally with internal departments and external resources on project management related issues. The Assistant Project Manager supports adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as appropriate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Communicate with external clients and internal stakeholders, coordinate meetings, conduct meetings, record meeting minutes, and organize and store meeting files and documents in designated locations.
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan, tracking project scope, timelines, status, and budget to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of projects. Adjust timelines as needed.
• Keep clients and project teams updated with progress reports and up-to-date information on the project.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team and contribute to their activities as needed.
• Partner with management to support safety and quality initiatives within the organization.
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout the entire project execution.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships and interact effectively with all levels within the organization and with external clients.
• In emergency cases (During GMP operations), the employee is expected to be available virtually or in some cases onsite, during holidays, weekends, and early/late hours.
• Perform other tasks and assignments as needed and specified by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to effectively build positive working relationships across functions.
• Well-versed in basic project management principles, including identifying critical paths, building and communicating timelines, defining milestones, and setting expectations and accountability.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to grow and learn new skills.
• Proficiency in MS Project is recommended.
• Proficiency in using Smartsheet for project management is a plus.
• May occasionally require working beyond regular business hours to accommodate international clients.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, as required, in a team environment consisting of internal and external team members.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours, including occasional nights, weekends or holidays, as needed to fulfil the business need.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Health Sciences, or other related disciplines is a plus.
• Analytical R&D and QC experience is a plus.
• PMP Certificate is a plus.
• Smartsheet experience is a plus.

Working Conditions:

Office based position

Certificates and License required:

PMP Certificate is a plus

Compensation:

$65,000 - $68,000 per annum

NJ Bio, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.