33253 - Sr. Associate Strategic Planning & Ops

Orion Group Life Sciences are looking for a Senior Associate Strategic Planning & Ops on behalf of our Multinational Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology client located in Cambridge and Uxbridge. Initial 6-month contract, with possibility of extension. This role is fully remote.

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for project management support and operational activities for GDO functional head and related leadership team.
• Support the functional communication plan including creating memos for functional head and oversight of functional memos. Facilitate distribution of all functional memos.
• Manages updates and maintenance of functional SharePoint sites.
• Provide project management support including annual Face to Face Meetings, Special Departmental Cross Functional Projects.
• Meeting management support of functional All-Staff meetings, leadership team meetings and various other GDO cross-functional meetings.
• Business operations support including functional document updates, functional budget and headcount tracking, goals development and tracking.
• Supports annual staff engagement and talent review sessions.
• To provide a variety of specialized support activities to ensure the optimal functioning of the Global Development Operations Functional Areas.
• Assist in the implementation of business processes, process improvements and associated enabling initiatives within the Global Development Operations functions.

Requirements and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Change management.
• Budget and project management experience preferred.
• Biopharmaceutical industry experience.
• Experience with Project Management tools and processes (e.g. MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Teams, SharePoint).
• Some understanding of Clinical trial execution knowledge.
• Strong computer literacy, including word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to interface effectively with peers and higher levels.
• Ability to navigate through a team or matrix environment.
• Quick learner, proactive, takes initiative.
• Results oriented and goal driven.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize, interpret, communicate information effectively.
• Demonstrates willingness to put in extra effort when necessary to pursue tasks to conclusion.
• Delivery focused.
• Self-Starter.
• Organized with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility.
• Project coordination.
• Team work.
• Problem Solver.
• Policy, Process and Procedural.
• Time Management Skills.
• Networking/Relationship Building.
• Written and oral communication.
• Strong ability to prioritize workload.
• Strong Project a positive, "can do" attitude and eagerly contribute to all initiatives as needed and requested.

If you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding this opportunity please reach out to Tim Browaeys, tim.browaeys@orioneng.com or contact Tim on 0044 7593448607

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