Junior Project Manager

Description: The purpose of this position is to manage client interactions and advocate for the client internally, ensuring deliverables are met. As part of the project management team, the qualified individual will participate in the development of a growing operation and support daily lab operations. The position requires a highly motivated individual with attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work in a high demand environment. Duties and Responsibilities: Ensure client satisfaction; assuming primary responsibility for the data entry and to tracking sheets used to record work performed and generation of monthly client invoices with input from multiple stakeholders. Accomplish project goals and objectives on time while meeting revenue, margin and budget targets. Keeps project team informed of the status of client accounts, issues, plans and meetings and maintains client contact commensurate with needs; arranges policy meetings with clients at suitable intervals Produce e-mails, letters, presentations, spreadsheets, agendas and minutes when necessary Oversee the sourcing and procurement of compound samples. Work with clients, operations, CM programmers, IT and Informatics to establish data storage and exchange protocols. Plan and report project progress in meetings and review and submit written reports to customers and management. Work closely with Accounting to track and report project revenue, expenses, and gross margin; and, ensuring correct and timely invoicing to customer. Maintain complete and accurate records of all customer interactions. Collaborate with Operations group to develop and implement improvements to CM planning, activities, and deliverables. Required Qualifications: Demonstrated record of achievement in project management with experience in life sciences, drug discovery or related field. Training and experience managing external contracts and customers. Demonstrated knowledge of government contracting, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), is a significant plus Collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively across functions, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have a track record of efficient time management with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines. Demonstrated record of achievement evidenced by knowledge of terminology and concepts used in the biopharmaceutical industry. Comfort with occasional travel, both nationally and internationally. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint. Education and experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a life science field. 1-3 years’ experience working in life sciences, drug discovery or related field Minimum of 1 year client facing project management in life sciences or related field Evotec is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Evotec is a life science company with a unique business model focused on delivering highly effective new therapeutics to the patients. The Company leverages its multimodality platform, the “Data-driven R&D Autobahn to Cures”, for proprietary projects and within a network of partners including Pharma, Biotech, academics, and other healthcare stakeholders. With more than 4,500 highly qualified people at 17 sites, Evotec aims to create the world-leading co-owned pipeline for innovative therapeutics. For additional information please go to www.evotec.com and follow us on Twitter @Evotec and LinkedIn. Please click on the link below to access and review our Privacy Information for Applicants: Privacy Information for Applicants