Senior Associate, Project Management

As a privately-owned, biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while remaining agile and true to our ‘people first’ philosophy. Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world’s oldest enemy: disease.  

The Senior Associate, Project Management is responsible for creating and leading the execution of cross-functional projects that support corporate objectives and milestones; this includes assessment of resources, financial plans, and timelines to identify obstacles that would prevent milestones from being achieved. This position supports the development of products within the company’s portfolio, as well as providing oversight to the impact of clinical timelines to achieve major corporate milestones. 

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of “The World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its “Change the World List,” for addressing society’s unmet needs. Ferring US is also Great Places to Work® Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country. 

Responsibilities:  

• Create and manage project scope and timelines through creative application to meet company needs. 
• Develop and implement detailed project plans and work assignments on assigned projects while monitoring progress to ensure project deliverables are met. 
• Coordinate/provide alignment for project teams and ensure timely execution of all aspects of assigned development project(s). 
• Provide strategic input to project team(s) to enhance project efficiency, timeliness and overall success and assess project related risks and adjust timelines/forecasts on a regular basis. 
• Develop documentation that supports the review of projects per corporate stage-gate review structure. 
• Escalate significant project related issues to team lead, senior leadership, or other members of Ferring Microbiome as appropriate. 
• Present progress of projects and project budgets to governance bodies as appropriate. 
• Server as single point of contact for all assigned project deliverables and related activities. 
• Work with stakeholders to capture and document current- and future-state gaps in projects and budgets as it relates to achieving company milestones. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor of Arts, Bachelors of Science (or equiv.) in Life Sciences is required. 
• Certification in project management is preferred (PMP or equivalent). 
• ·At least 3 years of experience with medical/pharmaceutical product requirements, regulated industries, or clinical development is preferred. 
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management and team leadership is required. Experience in biotechnology project management preferred. 
• An understanding of contracting, finance, budgeting and/or general familiarity with business operations is required. Experience with Planisware or equivalent budgeting and finance tools preferred. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project (or equivalent management tool), Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 

Role is in Roseville, MN.

Ferring + you    

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work. From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and equitable, and the chance to work with the industry’s most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy.    

Our Compensation and Benefits   

At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $97,000 to $124,000, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education and primary work location. Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.

Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to 120 hours in the first four (4) years of employment, and 160 hours in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 15 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer paid parental leave subject to a minimum period of employment at Ferring. 

Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws.   

Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to come up with new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right in.    

We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We maintain a drug-free workplace.