Project Manager, mRNA at ALDEVRON, LLC in Fargo, North Dakota

Job Description:

Aldevron is an industry pioneer with a core competency in manufacturing for gene and cell therapy.  We supply high-quality plasmid DNA, mRNA and proteins to our clients, who are breaking new ground on the world’s most important and challenging solutions to benefit us all.   We're looking for innovative, forward-thinking individuals who share our goals of advancing science and making an impact on the world.  

Aldevron is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager leads RNA projects and campaigns, driving them to completion by coordinating cross-functional activities and ensuring that all departments are meeting deadlines and accountabilities. This role oversees the completion of RNA projects (from development to GMP) through planning, assigning, monitoring, and reviewing progress of work from all participating parties, and evaluating timelines and end results. The Project Manager is a key point of contact for clients during the lifecycle of an order.

Responsibilities:

• Act as point of contact for clients for lifecycle of order, from execution of the specification forms to the delivery of the campaign reports and documentation


• Establish and maintain project plans that includes meaningful timelines, milestones, and internal/external resources


• Provide routine and clear communication (as defined with the client and Client Relations team) during the span of a campaign regarding project status information, materials and accomplishment of milestones deliverables


• Thoroughly understand Aldevron operations to effectively disseminate client questions to relevant stakeholders throughout the organization


• Lead project team meetings and ensure follow-up of actions items, escalating late or lacking internal responses when required


• Proactively identify project barriers and generate solutions


• Relay changes in project scope, timing, or requirements to the Client Relations team for costing revisions


• Ensure all departments have the necessary information for timely completion of their functionality and contribution to the project


• Work with Client Relations to establish the priority of projects in the manufacturing queue


• Track and tasks and project timelines and provide team with early warnings on possible variances


• Track corrective actions and preventative actions (CAPA) through implementation plan approval and deviation form development and routing for deviations related to client projects


• Organize efficient and timely information flow across all project participants


• Maintain project documentation


• Develop status reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations


• Investigate and implement new sharing tools, calendar or Gantt options for improved communication and efficiency

Qualifications:

• BS. required; scientific degree highly preferred


• 3 years in a similar role


• Knowledge of mRNA manufacturing and GMP or similarly regulated processes


• Possess a thorough understanding of Aldevron product manufacturing from initiation through release capabilities

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.

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