About Batavia Biosciences The short version is that Batavia helps to optimize the route from drug discovery to clinic. The reality is that we do much more than that: by leveraging the combination of our expert workforce, our broad, international academic and public network, and our extensive range of high-end services, we design the optimal route for our customers to reach the one person that we all are 100% committed to: the patient. To help us take biopharmaceutical development to the next level, we look forward to welcome you as our new Project Manager. About the job We are looking for a Project Manager within our Project Management Office. The Project Manager is key in Batavia’s viral vaccine process development programs. The Project Manager is the point of contact for our clients, is responsible for managing the project within Batavia Biosciences, and reports the project results. Projects can range from the production of a research batch of biopharmaceutical products up to a complete trajectory of cell line generation, process and analytical development, and production of clinical batches under cGMP. Also, technology development projects in collaboration with non-for-profit organizations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation are in scope. The Project Manager interprets the client’s needs and collaborates with the Batavia Subject Matter Experts to translate this into plans that are scientifically and financially sound, with timelines that are agreed between the client and Batavia. To be successful as a Project Manager it is important that you are knowledgeable, an excellent communicator, pragmatic, and punctual in a hands-on approach. In this challenging and rewarding position, you are in the heart of our business, dealing with all layers of the organization. The Project Manager reports to the Director Project management Requirements You are a Biotech Professional with a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences or bio-engineering, vaccinology, gene therapy or equivalent by experience. You have at least 5 years experience in the Biotechnology industry with experience in the different phases of product lifecycle development. Proven experience in project management, +5 years, within the biopharmaceutical industry or CDMO industry. Experience in viral-vaccine development and/or development of viral vectors for gene therapy. Understanding of cGMP guidelines, FDA regulations, EMEA regulations, and other relevant regulatory requirements. You have a good knowledge of information systems and business processes related to project planning, budgeting, and reporting. A strong personality, a high degree of flexibility, assertiveness, and excellent communication skills are essential to success. A “can-do” attitude is highly appreciated. Has excellent problem-solving, analytical skills, planning, and organizing skills. Outstanding communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, stakeholders, and team members. Has proven record of accomplishment of consensus building and conflict management in challenging situations, while continuously challenging the status quo. You have a customer focus.
