Program Coordinator

Bend, OR 

Do you: 

  • Like finding new and better ways to do things? 
  • Want to help develop medicines to make patients’ lives better? 
  • Desire to learn and grow? 
  • Nerd out on science & technology? 
  • Value people and working in a collaborative team? 
  • Desire to be audacious and entrepreneurial? 
  • Value safety and leading by example? 
  • Care about doing the right thing? 

At Bend Bioscience, we are looking for colleagues with: SCIENTIFIC CURIOSITY, HONESTY, HUMOR, CONFIDENCE, HUMILITY, TRUSTWORTHINESS, RESPECT FOR CO-WORKERS, and the DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE AND HELP PATIENTS. 

 

Job Description:  

Bend Bioscience is focused on research, development, and clinical production of non-sterile drug delivery technologies, drug products, and intermediates for the pharmaceutical industry. In this role, you will need a servant leadership mentality—meaning you will foster your internal and external teams’ needs and use your super-powers to break down barriers and keep projects moving forward. You will need a strong working knowledge of drug product development and manufacturing combined with exceptional leadership, communication, influencing, and facilitation skills. You will work collaboratively across different functions and levels of Bend Bioscience and our clients’ organizations while being an excellent communicator ensuring all team members understand what is needed of them and that client expectations are set and managed properly.   

 

*Please note: We will define title for this position based on candidate experience and expertise; Program Manager or Program Coordinator.  

The Program Coordinator works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary team members consisting of internal and external stakeholders to support planning and execution of client projects as well as internal initiatives by: 

  • Serving as primary point-of-contact for project logistics planning 
  • Developing and fostering client relationships, with ultimate responsibility for the client experience  
  • Developing and maintaining project plans and timelines for multiple projects  
  • Collaborating with internal technical, operational, and business development team members to scope and quote proposals, work orders, and change orders 
  • Promoting positive and productive working relationships across a diverse portfolio of clients and their projects with varying communication styles and teamwork preferences  
  • Collaborating with internal and external project team members to anticipate, identify, and communicate project needs and changing priorities 
  • Monitoring project progress and performance and raising awareness when resource and prioritization changes may be appropriate to consider 
  • Coordinating and supporting resolution of issues that arise 
  • Implementing and optimizing applicable project management planning systems and communication tools 
  • Supporting business planning through forecasting capacity, deliverables, and revenue projections 
  • Presenting at and facilitating internal and external meetings 
  • Performing additional tasks as required 

 

 

Characteristics:   

  • You are innately service-oriented and understand the importance of excellent communication and client service skills to succeed in the role 
  • You believe leadership comes from every level, not just the top 
  • You are proficient with the English language and have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills 
  • You are self-motivated, proactive, well-organized, enthusiastic, and detail-oriented 
  • You are able to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment 
  • You are proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other project management software 

 

Experience Requirements:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 1-3 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry with a focus on project management or related role  
  • Proven success of leading complex projects and driving forward to achieve goals and meet delivery objectives 
  • Proven success in a client service role rooted in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external clients and project teams 
  • Program management certification a plus