For more than three decades, premier organizations have trusted IPM to lead the successful execution of their strategic portfolios and critically important initiatives. Headquartered in Chicago with offices in Boston, Parsippany, Minneapolis, St. Louis, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, IPM has led more than 5,000 projects for over 500 clients. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to start-ups.
We are a certified "Great Place to Work" company and have been named to the Great Place to Work list of "Best Workplaces in Consulting and Professional Services".
IPM partners with clients across the which includes large-molecule proteins, monoclonal antibodies, cell, tissue, and genetic therapies, and molecularly engineered vaccines.
- Within each sector we lead, at the core team level, product development projects from pre-clinical R&D through commercialization, including planning for regulatory, clinical, and commercial strategies and processes, and product lifecycle management.
- Within each sector we lead the creation or improvement of operational processes including harmonizing regulatory and quality systems and building project, program and portfolio management capabilities.
As Project Management Consultant, you will partner with client leadership and delivery teams to lead project and program planning and execution across various functions, driving projects and programs to achieve mission-critical outcomes for our . At each new engagement you will leverage the continual exposure and experiences from working within a variety of clients and project types.
As a Project Management Consultant, your primary goals and focus will be to:
- Lead product development projects and programs in the pharmaceutical industry, from pre-clinical R&D through commercialization, with a focus to CMC
- Lead business process development and optimization, with a focus to functional project and portfolio management capabilities
- Develop and drive integrated project plans, aligning project tactics with project strategy
- Manage projects within established scope, schedule and budget while exceeding IPM project management standards
- Develop and document high-level strategies for accomplishing specific project objectives
- Establish, maintain and lead high performance project teams, serving as the project advocate within the client organization.
- Provide project/program management oversight to assigned IPM consultants, as needed
The ideal candidate for this Project Management Consultant position will possess the following:
- Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, or a relatable field. Advanced degrees are a plus.
- Knowledge and application of a disciplined project management process (Six Sigma and Project Management Professional certifications are a plus).
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to effectively communicate and build relationships with a broad spectrum of audiences at all organizational levels.
- 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotechnology PM and CMC
- Familiarity with EMA and FDA regulatory requirements for submissions
- Broad knowledge of drug development, CMC, preclinical and clinical requirements.
- IPM has a caring, nurturing culture with a transparent communication approach and culture-building and team-building events, both regional and company-wide.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion have always been a part of our culture; we are a company that treats everyone with respect and dignity. Everyone has a voice and is heard.
- We ensure you reach your professional aspirations by providing you with training and development opportunities. We'll create the bandwidth you need to further your career at IPM. You are IPM's future - we only promote from within.
- We lead a wide variety of projects and provide significant exposure to many clients and project types.
- We have a well-structured system to provide support from managers, internal teams, and our Centers of Excellence (CoE). Our CoEs serve as a resource for specific service and industry knowledge, tools and best practices.
- including 100% employer-paid health for employees and 85% paid health for dependents; 401(k)matching, performance bonus, relocation assistance, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, holiday, personal and sick time, among many others
- We are devoted to the communities we serve and actively promote employee involvement in community improvement projects. We've created "Project Mercy" to channel our philanthropic efforts every quarter.
IPM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
What We Do
Integrated Project Management Company, Inc. (IPM) is a business consulting firm focused on planning and implementing strategically critical initiatives across multiple industries, including life sciences, healthcare, consumer products, and industrial products. Since its inception in 1988, IPM has served more than 500 clients and completed more than 5,000 projects. Headquartered in Chicago, IPM has regional offices in Boston, St. Louis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and Parsippany. IPM was a recipient of the 2018 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. To learn more about IPM and its services, visit www.ipmcinc.com or call 630-789-8600.