The Position

The Chemistry Project Coordinator will support the development of investigational drugs in the Arrowhead pipeline by working with Chemistry department team leads on custom outsourcing projects. In this position, the Project Coordinator will collaborate with chemistry leads to define deliverables and monitor timelines through coordination and communication between internal and external collaborators. They will act as the primary contact with third-party vendors. They will also collaborate with department leadership to plan and track project budgets and other departmental support tasks. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be detail-oriented, responsive, collaborative, and have a background in chemistry or biotechnology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with chemistry leads to initiate, support, and manage outsourced custom synthesis projects to support drug research and development
  • Draft and edit outsourcing (OS) proposals and facilitate the OS approval process
  • Monitors progress and communicates project status, activities, timeline updates, and risk assessments to leadership and project stakeholders
  • Review progress reports and related analytical data; consult with chemistry leads to provide technical feedback and otherwise facilitate communication between internal and external parties; addresses questions and concerns throughout the project; coordinates shipment process and deliveries
  • Act as a liaison between company and third parties to facilitate communication
  • Provide regular status reports to senior management
• Coordinates purchase requests and approvals, confirms delivery and related invoice approval
• Assists Department Management and Finance teams on annual budget planning and quarterly updates and revisions, as needed
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biopharmaceutical related area, which may include chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biotechnology
• 2+ years of pharmaceutical or scientific industry and project planning experience
• Experience with MS programs including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a cross-functional environment.
• Solid organizational skills with ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn about the project or product being developed
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications

Preferred

• Background in chemistry or related experience, experience with oligonucleotide therapeutics, peptides and/or biologics a plus
• Experience managing vendors and partner relationships