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etherna provides research and manufacturing excellence by teaming up with highly skilled scientists, researchers and technical experts who are recognized for their contributions to the industry. We acquired substantial intellectual property and know-how over the years that support our exceptional leadership in mRNA and LNP innovation. With a careful balance in our skillset, state-of-the-art facilities and specialized equipment we tackle complex challenges and assure efficiency in our operations.
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GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The ‘Project & Portfolio Manager’ (PPM) has the overall responsibility for all portfolio management aspects across the business including budgets, timelines, risk registers, mitigation strategies and compliance with company processes except for projects where this is explicitly carried out by another person or function.
The PPM reports to the VP HR & Operations and works closely with the (R&D) project leaders, heads of department, the finance team and the alliance partner. The PM ensures adequate interactions of the (joint) project team with the relevant project governance bodies (R&D Leadership Team, Management Team, Joint Project Team, Joint Steering Committee).
This position will be based in Zwijnaarde, Ghent (Belgium) or Niel, Antwerp (Belgium).

EDUCATION

A Bachelor or Master in a biological science or equivalent and relevant project management background. Direct experience in a biopharmaceutical/biotech setting is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 5 years of industry experience in pharma, biotech, CRO or larger research organizations or institutes.
• Experience in handling financial planning and project and/or departmental budgets and timelines and relevant software tools to support this.
• Substantial and demonstratable expertise in project management, project governance and portfolio management.
• Qualification or accreditation from professional organizations relevant to project management would be desirable.
• Experience in dealing with third party research organization and sponsors such as academic institutes, government institutions , charities, patient organizations or grant bodies would also be highly desirable.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Eager to work in a dynamic small biotech environment with a passion for keeping things on track, delivering and negotiating and managing challenges as they emerge
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Focused, interactive, task-orientated with understanding how to approach people in a matrix environment to “get stuff done” and display a positive “can do” attitude
• Fluency in spoken and written English and recording and documentation skills