Senior R&D Program Manager Job Listing at Kelly Services in Bothell, WA (Job ID US3574155_BH9869081)

Description

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking a Senior R&D Program Manager for a contract opportunity with a leading molecular diagnostics company at their Bothell, WA location. If you are driven by the prospect of translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into tangible advancements and are poised to advance your career, join us as we pioneer progress in the biotechnology realm.
Workplace: Onsite in Bothell, WA
Position Title: Senior R&D Program Manager
Position Type:  Contract
Pay rate: $50/ hour.
Company: Kelly® Science & Clinical
Overview
The Sr. R&D Program Manager is responsible for leading complex reagent development programs for chemistry, oligonucleotide and enzyme materials.  The role is pivotal in driving innovative projects from concept to development through GMP manufacturing, while ensuring alignment with company objectives, timelines and budgets.  The successful candidate will have extensive experience managing R&D projects, specifically in reagent or assay development, and have worked multiple years in a chemistry, biochemistry or related research laboratory.  The work will be cross functional with scientists, project managers, quality, and operations teams to advance our client's product pipeline and deliver high-quality reagents that meet customer needs. This position is part of the Chemistry R&D Department and will be onsite located in Bothell, Washington. 
Responsibilities

• Ensure all site-level project timelines for new reagents are aligned with global assay stakeholders and strategic corporate initiatives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, meeting minutes, design history files, etc. per FDA guidelines for new product introductions.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and critical path activities, implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Guide technical teams in the design, development and optimization of reagents, ensuring projects adhere to scientific rigor and best practices.
• Manage of a small team of project managers responsible for new product introduction, as well as laboratory supervisors supporting general administration of R&D laboratories (e.g., laboratory safety, materials management, equipment management, etc).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of related work experience OR Master's degree with 6+ years of related work experience OR Doctoral degree with 3+ years of direct hands-on work experience in Chemistry or Biochemistry laboratory.
• Minimum of 8 years in biotechnology or life sciences, with 5+ years in R&D project or program management, preferably within reagent or assay development.
• Strong background in reagent development for biotech applications, with a solid understanding of product development lifecycles, validation processes and quality assurance.
• Familiarity with cGMP work environment and documentation requirements; sound knowledge of laboratory safety and biosafety practices, adherence to all chemical and lab safety regulations.
• Ability to travel domestic and international 10-20% of the time per year.

Preferred

• Project management-centric software applications, including the following: (1) Product life cycle management software (e.g. Agile) and (2) Visual project management (e.g. MIRO / Trello).
• Enterprise resource planning software; SAP or equivalent
• Practical application of basic financial constructs, including the following: (1) Cost of goods (2) Bill of materials and (3) Return on investment.
• PMP certification

Why Join Us:

• Competitive compensation package and potential for permanent placement following the temporary period.
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of biotechnology innovation in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
• Access to ongoing career development and networking opportunities through Kelly® Science & Clinical's expansive network of industry experts and recruiters.

If your qualifications align with the requirements of this role, we invite you to apply and take the next step in your career journey. Rest assured, even if this opportunity isn't the perfect match, your profile will remain within our network, ensuring you're connected to a wealth of future opportunities in the field of science and clinical research.
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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it's the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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