R&D SERVICE UNIT SPECIALIST (JR PROJECT MANAGER)

Talent Solutions, part of Manpower Group, for an important pharmaceutical client based in Florence, is currently recruiting a
R&D Service Unit Specialist (Jr Project Manager)
The resource will join the R&D Unit – Project & Pipeline Management Team.

Key Responsibilities


The interested candidates will focus on four major areas:

1. Support to Knowledge Resource Management



Create efficient systems for sharing knowledge within organizations


Manage the “library” inbox, monitoring requests and managing queries as needed


Updates company scientific literature subscriptions, checking accurateness and implementation into the central repository


Maintains users list for Databased and Scientific literature repository


Supports the organization of periodic trainings


Supports for the subscriptions’ renewal process for the Group (check proposal, contract, opens P.O., checks invoices vs P.O.)  



2. Support to Contracting for R&D (CDAs, KOL agreements)



Monitoring and maintenance of the R&D contracts tracking system (CDAs and Contracts Agreements), ensuring prompt renewal when needed


Upon request, checks CDA/agreements availability with the various R&D sites


Assess feasibility for an integrated tracking systems among the different R&D site (new project) •         Supports in the operational execution of contracts  



3. Support to the Corporate Grants & Funding in the monitoring of Monitor and support initiatives of funding opportunities



Supports the preparation of the applications and following activities reports


Reports periodically on the performance of the activities to the direct manager        



4. Support to Global Project Managers 



Supports the project management team with administrative-organizational tasks.


Supports in the preparation of specific documents, on timely manner, in collaboration with the Global Project Managers


Supports in the planning, execution, and monitoring of specific activities belonging to the R&D projects, according to emerging needs from Global Project Managers and the Head of PPMO.



Required Qualifications/Skills



Bachelor’s degree in sciences or equivalent relevant education/experience.


2+ years of previous related project management experience • Knowledge and experience with computers including Microsoft Office


Experience with scientific platforms is preferred.


Strong communication skills in English and Italian


Basic understanding of pharmaceutical R&D processes


Ability to select, collect, and organize the items in a collection (Curation)


Analytical skills, understanding of complex issues, ability to assimilate information quickly 


Flexibility: strong ability in understanding priorities, sense of urgency and respect timelines


Be detail oriented


Familiarity with project management tools and language 


Willingness to learn and grow within the organization


Ability to manage relationships with different business units, internal colleagues and third-party vendors.


Positive attitude, works effectively with team members and external stakeholders.