Job Description

Medicago: A history of innovation and perseverance
We started our journey with one objective: to help protect human life and today, we are a global leader in developing and producing plant-based vaccines and therapeutics.

Your role:
Medicago is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join the Corporate Project Management Office in order to support the growth of Medicago. The Sr. Project Manager will manage medium to large-size complex projects that make an organizational impact, spanning across various divisions of the organization which may include R&D, Operations and Corporate. The role requires proven track record of project management methodologies and skills, strong collaboration and communication skills and capacity to rapidely adapt to change. Working under minimum supervision is also a requirement of the position. In addition, this position requires strategic vision and ability to manage stakeholders at all levels of the organization. The Sr. Project Manager will report to the Manager PMO.

What your days would look like:

• Using best project management practices, manage and deliver large, complex projects and/or multiple smaller projects as per agreed project charter and project plan (scope, time, budget, resources and quality);
• Work with Project Leader/Sponsor in meeting project objectives;
• Lead cross-functional project teams and external stakeholders when applicable in delivering project in a global and regional matrix organization;
• Act as a liaison between the project team and upper-level management;
• Accountable for project management deliverables (project charters, project plans, etc.);
• Accountable for project planning process including leading and facilitating the development of project plans with dependencies, milestones, risks, budgets, action plans, etc.;
• Prepare and present progress reports and ensure the project is aligned with organizational goals;
• Execute work based on predefined strategies, but can evaluate project risks and offer possible solutions;
• Responsible for communication with external vendors and clients, including negotiating and influencing;
• Participate in budgetary oversight of projects with Project Leader/Sponsor to meet project goals;
• May mentor junior staff members and delegate project tasks based on their individual strengths, skill sets and experience levels;
• Key participant in departmental projects, providing suggestions for implementation to achieve departmental or organizational goals;
• Promotes project management culture in the organization. Can play a role of coach / mentor in project management.

Required profile:

• University degree in a scientific or other related discipline;
• 5 to 8+ years’ experience in pharma industry including 7+ years experience in project management;
• Experience managing projects in a GMP / pharma manufacturing setting;
• Proficiency in MS Project, Visio, Excel, SharePoint and other standard business software applications;
• Great leader/colleague/employee who exercises good judgment, promotes and lives Medicago’s values;
• Well developed soft skills such as influencing, leading without authority and problem solving;
• A self-motivated leader possessing strong planning and exceptional communication skills (written and verbal);
• Experience in working with external vendors / collaborators / CMO’s;
• Ability and willingness to travel, as needed.

Medicago is changing the game!

Our Vision: Medicago envisions a world that is prepared to face any disease

Our Mission: To create and deliver effective responses to new global health challenges.
Our mission is driven by the values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, adaptability, and ownership. These values reflect the spirit and culture that inspire Medicago’s people.

As a pioneer in transient expression and plant-based manufacturing, Medicago has always sought a more effective way to improve human health. With nearly 20 years of experience and wisdom behind us, we are poised to revolutionize the traditional approach to vaccines and therapeutics.

Medicago is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We are able to grow and learn better together with a diverse team. We understand that the collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents our future success as an organization. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, color, race, sex, gender identity and expression, place of origin, citizenship, disability, family status, marital status, age, language, veteran’s status, religion, sexual orientation, and beliefs.” Studies have shown that people who identify themselves as part of an underrepresented group are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with the job requirements.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

It is important that you are legally entitled to work in the US or Canada at the time the job offer is made to you. You may be asked to provide proof of eligibility.