Verista’s 600 experts team up with the world’s most recognizable brands in the life science industry to solve their business needs. The nature of our business is to empower growth and innovation within the scientific community and to help researchers, organizations, and companies solve some of the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. Verista provides innovative solutions and services that empower informed decision-making and are the result of our significant investment in our people and our capabilities.

Our ability to grow is driven by world-class people who thrive in a team environment and share our mission to enable life sciences clients to improve lives. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to making an impact every day.

Company Culture Guidelines & Values:

• We empower and support our colleagues

• We commit to client success at every turn

• We have the courage to do the right thing

• We encourage an inclusive environment where our colleagues feel respected, engaged, and challenged.

• We constantly acquire new skills and learn from our experiences to enhance our collective expertise

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Relocating existing equipment, materials, production clean rooms, personnel, document storage, office spaces, warehousing and other critical assets utilizing change controls, budget/cost controls, stakeholder management, weekly reporting, etc.

• Lead project teams establishing new production/warehousing operations under tight timelines

• Coordinate cross-functional activities and align with corporate goals/objectives

• Direct internal project scope of work, budget, timeline, and change orders

• Responsible for materials planning, budget development and cost control for assigned projects

• Direct and obtain the equipment and resources needed on the project(s)

• Develop and maintain a detailed project schedule and work plan

• Understand Lifecycle management for Quality Applications, processes for protocol development and execution

• Direct internal and/or client management activities for assigned projects

• Identify and address complex technical issues and resourcing

• Support team members; acting as the liaison to the client for discussing changes in scope of work, timeline, or budget

• Provide frequent/ clear concise project updates to internal/external customers

• Direct meetings to problem solve skills to drive solutions to equipment/process issues, including FDA,FMEA and root cause analysis methodology

• Interface with vendors, when necessary, to ensure vendors will deliver parts, materials, components and equipment on-time, on-budget and to technical specifications

• Develop, manage, and maintain the project schedule, budget, and financial tracking

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including CQV, engineering, and construction

• Lead project reporting activities, including regular updates to stakeholders on project status, risks, and budget adherence

• Facilitate communication between construction, engineering, and validation teams

• Manage project changes, ensuring documentation and approvals align with company standards

• Implement risk management processes to mitigate project delays or cost overruns

Requirements

• Must be willing to work onsite in Bloomington, IN in a hybrid capacity

• 7+ years of experience managing facilities capital projects, specifically in the pharmaceutical/cGMP space

• 12+ years of industry experience

• Experience with Smartsheet and MS Project

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in computer science, business, or a related field

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred

• Proven ability to solve problems creatively

• Strong knowledge and usage with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices

• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle

• Excellent analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful

• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?

• High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture

• Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs

• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurances

• FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits

• Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)

• Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays

• As Needed Sick Time

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Team Social Activities (We have fun!)

• Employee Recognition

• Employee Referral Program

• Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

For more information about our company, please visit us at Verista.com (https://apply.workable.com/verista/)

For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

$87,780 - $172,200

*Verista is an equal opportunity employer.