Axxam is a leading provider of integrated discovery services for the entire Life Sciences industries such as Pharmaceutical, Crop protection, Animal health, Cosmetics and Nutrition. We have a strong expertise across a broad range of drug discovery areas, including assay development, high-throughput screening, and hit-to-lead programmes. Axxam is also engaged in developing novel innovative therapies for diseases with a high unmet medical need. An open and dynamic working environment supported by an industrialized organization ensures high-quality results.
**Junior Research Project Manager**:
Axxam is opening a position for a Junior Research Project Manager to join our Program Manager, with the aim of supporting the concrete realization of Projects. He/She will have the responsibility of supervising the progress of the assigned Projects, that may be related to internal research or commissioned by Customers. The Junior Research Project Manager, will work as a “facilitator” directly supporting the research scientists, paying attention to the respect of deadlines, budget and resources, consistently with what is established in the Contract.
**Core job responsibilities**:
Create the Project and manage the tasks in our database, coordinating cross-discipline team members, being sure that everyone knows Project requirements, deadlines and schedules
Provide administrative support in Project meetings as required
Check the Project effort and define corrective actions (resources and/or rescheduling) when needed, in close collaboration with the Program Manager
Monitor that budget is in line or below projections
Monitor Contract status (terms and deadlines) and Purchase Order
Manage relationships with Finance department for invoicing process
Evaluate the profitability of the Project, in close collaboration with the Program Manager, sharing with the Business Development Team possible business strategies to be implemented.
**Required knowledge and skills**:
Degree in Biology, Pharmacological Sciences, or related Life Sciences Academic Faculties
At least two years of working experience in a junior position in project management field
Significant experience in multidisciplinary work groups
Flexible mindset and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both individually and in a team
Excellent organizational and planning skills and the ability to work on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Word
Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
Project Management certification will be considered a plus.
**Additional professional and soft skills**:
Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines
Effective communications with colleagues at all levels in face-to-face meetings
Collaborative attitude and a problem-solving and can-do attitude, critical scientific thinking, accuracy, flexibility, proactive in finding solutions and working towards a common objective
Fluency in English, written and spoken.
Axxam is an equal opportunity employer
Cover letter in English with a brief description on how your experience fits with the job profile and motivations
Your CV in English, underlying the matching competences and skills with the job profile.
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Axxam S.p.A.
OpenZone - via Meucci 3 - 20091 Bresso (Milano, Italy)