Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

• Co-lead the process for asset valuation; construct project development scenarios with estimates of timing, cost, and resources ultimately resulting in the recommendation of the optimal project progression strategy to the business.
• Lead the project team through work breakdown structure exercises to produce thorough and high-quality plans with buy-in from all team members and stakeholders.
• Plan, document, and execute all phases of the project lifecycle including scope, requirements, schedule, budget, and dependency management.
• Aid in development and progression of key milestones (stage gates, go/no-go, technical achievements, regulatory submissions/approvals).
• Lead risk/opportunity assessments with teams and explore options for proactive mitigation or acceleration scenarios that balance cost, timing, and product profile.
• When issues arise, work with project teams to develop options for resolution that can avoid or reduce negative impact to project execution.
• Support the preparation of project proposals, stage gate documentation, progress updates, change requests, governance presentations, and other communications as needed.
• Manage stakeholder awareness and updates on project status with appropriate analysis of downstream impacts on risk, timing, and cost.
• Provide guidance and coordination to project teams for product development processes such as full development planning, change management, launch planning, operating plan, portfolio prioritization, governance project status updates, etc.
• Share best in practice techniques and process with peers.

Minimal:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or business field with a minimum of 2-4 years previous project management experience with demonstrated ability to influence project teams and stakeholders in a complex business environment using formal project management methodologies
• Able to use critical path management methodologies to inform and influence team decisions
• Familiar with building and managing budget and resource projections
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to proactively evaluate risk and recommend effective mitigation strategies through strategic scenario modeling and decision analysis
• Experience employing Waterfall methodology
• Theoretical understanding of Agile methodology
• Experience demonstrating project progression and building out various project scenarios
• Clear and effective presentation build and delivery skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; must effectively facilitate project, governance, and department interactions as well as build trust and credibility through global cross-site relationships
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in order to meet business and personal development goals
• Able to see the big picture while not losing sight of important details
• High level of demonstrated competency using Microsoft Office suite – Word, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Project

Desirable:

• A minimum of 5-7 years previous project management experience with demonstrated ability to influence project teams and stakeholders in a complex business environment using formal project management methodologies
• Working knowledge of / experience with Diagnostic product development process (instruments, consumables, and assays)
• Working knowledge of / experience with Pharmaceutical / Vaccine product development process.
• Experience with employing Agile methodology
• Working knowledge of Jira product management software
• Experience using Enterprise Project Management (EPM), Chronicle Graphics OnePager Pro, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, SAP, Asana, PLM, and Power BI
• Working knowledge of advanced decision analysis tools and systems; decision quality, decision analysis, probabilistic distributions & analysis
• Experience creating and managing project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Working knowledge of / experience with crucial conversations, change management, inclusive language, and strategic negotiation

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, first shift 8AM-5PM. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Kalamazoo, MI are encouraged to apply.

What We Offer:

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.