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Manager/Sr. Manager, Alliance and Project Management

Epizyme, Inc.

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Location: Cambridge, MA Posted Date: 4/26/2013 Position Type: Full time Job Code: 1156 Required Education: Masters Degree Areas of Expertise Desired: Project Management

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# 1156 – Manager/ Sr. Manager, Alliance and Project Management

Epizyme, named a Fierce 15 company by Fierce Biotech, and ranked #1 and #2 worldwide in the past two years by The Scientist in Best Places to Work Industry” has grown successfully since its founding in 2007 in Cambridge, MA. We are leading the creation of small molecule histone methyltransferase inhibitors (HMTi), a new class of personalized therapeutics for patients with genetically defined cancers. Genetic alterations in HMTs, a family of epigenetic enzymes, drive multiple human diseases. Our approach represents the future of healthcare by matching better medicines with the right patients.
We seek a top notch contributor to join our culture of transparency, intensity, scientific rigor, and fun!

Reporting to the Director of Alliance and Project Management and working with project leadership, the Project Manager will play a critical role in defining, planning for and tracking key project objectives and coordinating with partners. Candidate is expected to make significant contributions towards the achievement of company goals through project planning, preparing and revising budgets and timelines using tracking tools, and effective cross-functional communication

Roles and Responsibilities
•    Identify and define project goals and critical path activities, generate  and track project plans across the portfolio.
•   Manage and optimize team interactions and operations by working with project leadership, and key alliance counterparts.
•   Integrate with cross-functional internal teams to prepare for internal discussions and for interactions with our partners.
•   Help plan and track strategic direction and budgets on multiple programs.
•   Field various day-to-day issues arising from operational aspects of collaborations including scheduling, tracking, minutes, and ad hoc activities, as needed.
•   Create and maintain value-added analyses, specialized reports, and other critical tools needed for key business processes such as business planning, strategic planning, long-range financial planning, and portfolio prioritization.
•    Partner with Finance to create and manage project.

Requirements


Requirements

A degree in life sciences is required (Ph.D. preferred) with a minimum of 3 years experience in the pharmaceutical and/or biotechnology industry with direct, early-stage research experience in project management. A scientific background with superb analytical and quantitative skills is an absolute must. The ability to synthesize data and progress on initiatives and communicate to a diverse audience is key.  The ideal candidate will have experience managing research and early pre-clinical, projects in a multidisciplinary project team environment. Adaptable, highly resourceful team-player who is extremely effective independently. Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment. Impeccable communication skills are a must.

Epizyme, Inc. is a vibrant, entrepreneurial EEO employer committed to a diverse and dynamic workplace.

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