Project Manager: Pre-Clinical Toxicology and Drug Development : Westmount

InSymbiosis is a rapidly growing drug development organization based in Montreal. The company provides services, project management, consulting and collaborative co-development opportunities to the global biotech and pharmaceutical industry. InSymbiosis performs research over a broad range of disciplines covering the entire pre-clinical and clinical space for both small molecule and biologics drugs.

THE JOB:
Insymbiosis is building a team of talented and experienced Project Managers and is currently seeking project managers with specialized experience in (1) designing and managing regulatory toxicology and safety pharmacology projects, (2) managing pre-clinical IND enabling programs and Phase I studies and (3) managing CMC programs. Project Managers report directly to the CSO/CEO, and are responsible for the coordination and management of multiple pre-clinical projects. The role requires the Project Manager to be accountable for a pre-clinical project throughout its entirety, starting at the project planning phase, through the coordination of project execution up to data analysis and report writing.

THE PROJECT MANAGER WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform all aspects of management of research projects including:
• Initial discussions with clients (external and internal) through to writing of scientific plans, protocols and proposals
• Budget management
• Project execution through management of research activities via outsourcing strategies
• Solving of scientific and logistical problems
• Data analysis, report writing and presentation to clients
• Accountable for the scientific quality of all projects as well as their delivery on time and on budget

QUALIFICATIONS, QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
• A minimum of a BSc. in a life sciences discipline.
• At least 5 years experience in a CRO preferably as a study director in toxicology or in a pharma/biotech environment managing outsourced drug development programs.
• Practical experience of project management
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas: Regulatory toxicology, safety pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, CMC, pre-clinical drug development, Phase I clinical studies.
• A quick learner able to rapidly grasp and master new scientific disciplines.
• Dedicated and determined, strong interpersonal skills, comfortable in a small company environment where team work and multi-tasking are mandatory and time-management is essential.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills are essential. Competency in French is an asset.


Full training program is provided along with a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package and career development opportunities in an energetic environment.

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Please address the following items in your cover letter (required for all applications):
• Describe what in your professional career to date would demonstrate why you would be successful in this position and an asset to the company.
• What is your salary expectation?
• What is your greatest accomplishment in your career to date?
• What are your greatest strengths that you will bring to this position?

InSymbiosis is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce, encouraging applications from all qualified individuals.

Please apply online. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

• Location: Westmount
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