Senior Consultant - Life Sciences Project Manager - Sia/LBG

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes.

Sia’s Life Science and Healthcare Business Unit, Sia/LBG, focuses on supporting the life sciences and healthcare industries with strategic consulting, product development and non-dilutive funding expertise. This consulting division works with healthcare organizations, pharmaceutical & biotech companies, CROs, academia, medical device/diagnostic companies, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) alike to solve complex business, scientific, regulatory, technological and product development challenges.  Our subject matter experts help advance our clients products and programs; supporting these companies—both large and small—to achieve organizational objectives and create tangible value for their stakeholders. 

Why Join The Sia Village?

Excellence | Entrepreneurship | Innovation | Teamwork | Care & Support | Employee Wellbeing

These are the six core values that guide all our actions.  

Your experience at Sia will be enriched by a(n):   

• Entrepreneurial journey 
• Support with achieving professional development goals through guidance and real-time feedback 
• Continuous learning & development opportunities 

Sia/LBG provides the insight, knowledge, and network to unite teams and technologies in Life Sciences. We provide the depth of expertise necessary to advance programs, by providing a range of life science services including business development, program management, CMC, quality, regulatory, and strategic consulting with proven experience in biodefense/pandemic response and strategic product development.

For over twenty years, we have helped clients identify, evaluate, fund, manage, and monetize opportunities in a wide variety of business segments, generating over $2 billion in government funding and over $100 million in licensing fees and investments.

We are a growing consulting company focused on making a positive difference in the world. 

This role will support the organization in providing project management services to life sciences companies and other institutions to advance products (therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics and devices), primarily in the areas of public health and infectious diseases as well as other chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense threats.

Responsibilities:

Provide consulting services for LBG’s clients including, but not limited to:

• Routinely provide strategic oversight to maintain alignment of project milestones to day-to-day activities
• Responsible for content, quality, and distribution of project management deliverables (reports, dashboards, etc.) and routine updates (schedule, budget, risk), including a role as final reviewer
• Establish strong working relationships with leadership and project functional teams across all levels
• Serve as project spokesperson and facilitate communications with all internal and external stakeholders (meetings, reports, etc.)
• Work with cross-functional teams (CMC, Med. Affairs/Clinical, Nonclinical, Quality, Regulatory, Finance, Legal, Contracts Management, etc.) to drive program activities against scheduled timelines, approved scope, and approved budget
• Manage project financials including vendor invoice review/approval, budget development, actuals tracking, maintenance of time-phased financial forecast, preparing project financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Proactively manage strategic risks and issues, providing expertise in the identification and implementation of risk mitigation activities
• Demonstrate and foster excellent teamwork, with the ability to navigate in different areas and work with multidisciplinary teams
• Balance project demands to align/ realign Budget, Quality, Timeline, and Scope as needed
• Lead product development meetings, ensuring that all project leaders and sub-team leaders have the necessary information and support to implement the project
• Focus on customer service, with agility and clear communication
• Drive strategic planning as it relates to discipline
• Adhere to LBG quality standards regarding client deliverables

• At least 10 years of experience in the life sciences with a minimum of 5 years of project management experience
• At least 2 years of experience with the management of United States Government funded programs
• Experience with project financial management including budget development, actuals tracking, forecasting, and reporting
• Experience managing projects and in depth understanding of project management principles
• Project management skills to include experience of successful delivery of projects on schedule and to budget
• Fluency in MS Project (and/or other scheduling software), Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication, presentation, problem solving, and negotiation skills with an emphasis on building consensus
• Ability to work independently or in collaboration with others
• Flexibility and ability to deal with ambiguity, and sense of personal ownership of deliverables and results.
• Works well with teams, often comprised of multiple disciplines
• Certified PMP and/or Master’s related to Project Management or Business disciplines
• BS in Biology, Chemistry, or relevant disciplines, equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong understanding of product development lifecycle and pharmaceutical manufacturing operations
• Strong understanding of cGXP guidelines and FDA regulatory requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary + Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Healthcare coverage that includes 3 medical plan options: Anthem – EPO HSA, EPO HSA MERP, and PPO; dental and vision through MetLife; and life insurance policies through Mutual of Omaha  
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  
• Paid Time Off   
• Parental leave paid at 100% of base pay for all new parents    
• 9 Company Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday   
• 401(k) Plan - 4% matching and vested on day 1   
• College save-up plan & college loan repayment plan  
• Monthly cell phone stipend   
• Pre-tax account for Parking and Mass Transit   
• Sia provides several wellness and incentive programs free of charge through the firm medical plan – Anthem - such as:   
  • Gym Reimbursement  
  • LiveHealth Online  
  • Well-being Coach  
  • Building Healthy Families Program   
  • And much more  

US Compensation Information  

Compensation for this role is between $105,000 and $161,000. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual’s skills experience, qualifications, and market location. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging 

At Sia, we believe in fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees and partners are valued and thrive in a sense of belonging. We are committed to recruiting and developing a diverse network of employees and investing in their growth by providing unique opportunities for professional and cultural immersion. Our commitment toward inclusion motivates dynamic collaboration with our clients, building trust by creating an inclusive environment of curiosity and learning which affects lasting impact. Please visit our website for more information.  

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs. 

Work Authorization & Sponsorship 

At this time, Sia does not intend to pursue employment with applicants who will require now or in the future visa by our company for work authorization in the United States (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa, or any other non-immigrant status).  

Workplace Guidelines

Sia is committed to providing a flexible workplace environment that supports client, business, and market needs. Consultants located in our primary market office locations—New York City, Charlotte, Seattle, and San Francisco—are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance and attend the office at least three days per week. For Consultants outside of our primary markets, we can offer more flexible in-person requirements in accordance with your location. 

To learn more about our mission, values, and business sectors, please visit our website.

Sia is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, remuneration, or discipline, are based solely on performance, competence, conduct, or business needs.