Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Kelly Government Solutions offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Vaccine Development Project Manager with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.

This is a full-time, long-term contract position which offers:

• Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunity to work at NIH, the world's foremost medical research center

• Learn more about what Kelly can do for you at www.kellygovernmentsolutions.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to oversee vaccine and therapeutic development projects within the National Institutes of Health. The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor's degree in life sciences, with a Master's degree preferred, coupled with a minimum of five years of experience in the pharmaceutical, vaccine, or biologics industry. This pivotal role involves managing the project plan's development, serving as a key resource on the pharmaceutical product development process, and working collaboratively across teams to refine solutions and advance project goals. The successful candidate will have a solid background in R&D, product development, or GMP manufacturing, with specific experience advancing Phase I/II products to clinical trials. This position demands excellent project management skills, the ability to manage scientific and organizational information, and familiarity with project management software. The Project Manager will play a critical role in facilitating team meetings, resolving conflicts, and continuously collaborating with VRC managers and principal investigators to improve vaccine development and manufacturing processes.

TASKS. The contractor shall:

• Manage and coordinate the development of project plans for vaccines and therapeutics, ensuring alignment with the pharmaceutical product development process.

• Facilitate agreement among team members on goals, objectives, and task scheduling.

• Serve as a resource on biologics and vaccines, providing recommendations and guidance on project advancement.

• Monitor project status using project management tools, ensuring timely progress and adherence to deadlines.

• Identify and address emerging issues affecting project tasks, scientific objectives, and activity sequencing.

• Apply project management practices to guide teams to successful project completion, keeping activities on schedule.

• Facilitate conflict resolution among team members from diverse organizational groups.

• Collaborate with VRC managers, laboratory heads, and principal investigators to implement improvements in vaccine development projects.

• Serve as the team’s information manager, disseminating project information and ensuring effective communication among team members.

• Prepare inter-agency, academic, and industrial agreements as assigned by the Director of Project Management.

REQUIREMENTS. The contractor must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical, vaccine, biologics, or related industry.

• At least 3 years of experience in R&D, product development, or GMP manufacturing; experience advancing Phase I/II products to clinic preferred.

• Experience working in a product development environment on a cross-functional project team; greater than 2 years in project management preferred.

• Experience managing scientific and organizational information.

• At least 2 years’ experience in coordination and planning activities on biologics or vaccine projects.

• Proficiency in project management software and ability to create effective meeting presentations.

• Government contracting experience preferred, including SOW writing and financial planning.

When you apply, please know a Kelly Government Solutions Recruiter will review your resume and will contact you directly, if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.