Associate Director, Project Management

Job Title: Associate Director, Project Management Location: Seattle, WA Reports To: Vice President of Program & Portfolio Management About Us: At Just-Evotec, we believe that curiosity is the spark that drives innovation and success. As a forward-thinking team, we thrive on challenging the status quo, learning from each other, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We're on a mission to create a place where curiosity isn't just encouraged, it’s celebrated. Are you someone who asks questions, seeks answers, and isn't afraid to go deeper? #BeCureious with us and see where your curiosity can take you! The Role: We’re looking for a passionate and curious Associate Director, Project Management to join our team in our mission to expand access to biotherapeutics. If you’re excited by new challenges, solving complex problems, and learning every step of the way, you might just be the perfect fit. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to drive impactful projects, collaborate with bright minds, and explore uncharted territories. As a Associate Director, Project Management at Just-Evotec, you'll have the freedom to ask the hard questions, think outside the box, and find creative solutions that push us forward to create robust biotherapeutics manufacturing process. It’s a role where your curiosity will fuel both your personal growth and the success of the team. What You'll Do: In partnership with internal and client/partner technical leaders and as part of the technical team, provide project planning, execution, monitoring and reporting leadership on complex project teams and portfolio programs Manage a team of project managers providing project management support to clients and internal project teams Lead escalation and decision-making processes within project teams. Meeting facilitation: facilitate leadership meetings, joint steering committee meetings, on site client meetings Risk management: Identify project issues and facilitate resolution, conduct risk management and contingency planning including facilitation of risk assessments Development and sponsor of best practices and business processes initiatives: Sponsor teams in the establishment of project management best practices and tools as well as business processes to establish efficiencies to project management organization Provide project management leadership and expertise within CMC technical teams Who You Are: Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, biochemistry, chemical engineering or related field Minimum 8 years of previous project management experience in biotech, GMP manufacturing or pharmaceutical industry. Minimum 2 years experience managing employees Expertise in CMC, commercial technology transfer, GMP manufacturing and Quality Systems Expertise with MS Office tools, MS Project, OnePager, Smartsheet Excellent organizational, relationship and communication skills Motivation to be part of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team Preferred Qualifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification Biologics contract manufacturing organization (CMO) experience Proven record of implementing biopharmaceutical project management tools, methodologies, practices, and infrastructure Are You Still Curious? If you’ve read this far, then chances are you’ve got a curious mind, just like us. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap and apply today. We can’t wait to see where your curiosity leads you and how it will shape the future of Just-Evotec. Let your curiosity guide your career #BeCurious and explore the endless possibilities at Just-Evotec! The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be $154,000 to $174,000; Base salary offered may vary depending on individual’s skills, experience and competitive market value. Additional total rewards include discretionary annual bonus, comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, short-term and long-term disability, company paid basic life insurance, 401k company match, flexible work, generous paid time off and paid holiday, wellness and transportation benefits. 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. Just – Evotec Biologics, wholly owned by Evotec SE, is a first-to-industry biologics platform that leverages AI/ML technologies and world-leading molecular design, cell line development, process intensification and continuous manufacturing strategies to advance biotherapeutics from discovery through clinical stages to commercial launch. The Just – Evotec Biologics team combines deep industry experience in the fields of data, protein, process, and manufacturing sciences including automation with highly integrated and flexible capabilities to break through the scientific and economic barriers associated with the development of protein therapeutics. Our focus is to accelerate and expand access to biotherapeutics through scientific and technological innovation for our proprietary projects and on behalf of our partners. Learn more at www.just-evotecbiologics.com.