(Junior) Project Manager (m/f/d)

at  Valneva Austria GmbH

DESCRIPTION

We are a specialty vaccine company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes prophylactic vaccines for infectious diseases addressing unmet medical needs. We take a highly specialized and targeted approach, applying our deep expertise across multiple vaccine modalities, focused on providing either first-, best- or only-in-class vaccine solutions.
We have a strong track record, having advanced multiple vaccines from early R&D to approvals, and currently market three proprietary travel vaccines, including the world’s first and only chikungunya vaccine, as well as certain third-party vaccines.
Revenues from our growing commercial business help fuel the continued advancement of our vaccine pipeline. This includes the only Lyme disease vaccine candidate in advanced clinical development, which is partnered with Pfizer, as well as vaccine candidates against the Zika virus and other global public health threats.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree level educated (HTL, Bachelor or Master) in natural science or equivalent experience
• Proven track record in the use of project management techniques and tools of at least 1-2 years
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management (Qualification in PM or track record in PM)
• Detail-oriented, as well as capable of monitoring the overall development and milestones of assigned projects
• Team player with strong interpersonal/communicational skills and excellent command of English (spoken and written)
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to proactively prioritise multiple tasks/projects
• Excellent Computer skills, i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint and MS Project

• Develop full scale integrated project plans and manage project teams together with a Project Lead
• Responsible for realization and tracking of project milestones, timelines and budget
• Methodical approach to planning, organizing, and managing activities from project initiation to finalization
• Carry out operational project controlling regarding time, quality and budget
• Responsible for setting-up and structuring of assigned projects in all organizational aspects of project conduct with a primary focus on milestone achievements
• Generate transparency of the projects ensuring routine reporting to respective decision bodies
• Ensure structured escalation management to all relevant stakeholders
• Support Coaching and Training initiatives of the PMO office