GRAIL
GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured.
Menlo Park, CA
Hybrid

Project Manager

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GRAIL is a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early, when it can be cured. GRAIL is focused on alleviating the global burden of cancer by developing pioneering technology to detect and identify multiple deadly cancer types early. The company is using the power of next-generation sequencing, population-scale clinical studies, and state-of-the-art computer science and data science to enhance the scientific understanding of cancer biology, and to develop its multi-cancer early detection blood test. GRAIL is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA with locations in Washington, D.C., North Carolina, and the United Kingdom. It is supported by leading global investors and pharmaceutical, technology, and healthcare companies. For more information, please visit www.grail.com.

This position will be responsible for providing Project Management expertise and support to GRAIL Business Programs initially focusing on Operations/Scalability and product development to ensure all Project milestones and deliverables are met, and that activities are well executed and managed. Responsibilities include the day-to-day planning, coordinating and tracking of critical activities of the product development life cycle as well as operations. The successful candidate will partner with the Product Manager/Project Team Lead or Sub Team Leader to optimize teams’ effectiveness and decision making, facilitate team building and communication. Creates and drives timelines to keep project(s) on schedule. Collaboration with Program Management Leadership and team to define project-related budget assumptions for annual operating plan.

You Will:

  • Establish and maintain functionally integrated project schedules and other tracking tools to enable accurate project management across various functional areas.
  • Schedule, organize, and drive project team meeting(s): prepare and distribute agendas/minutes; track action items, and escalate areas of concern to the appropriate management entity.
  • Facilitate communication of sub-team issues & outcomes to the Core Team/Project team leadership.
  • Manage the interfaces between functional areas and ensure effective handoff and communication between department functions to execute on important project milestones.
  • Works with project Lead and/or SME to prepare status reports, specific project updates, or scenarios.
  • Manage document review practice to support submission activities and other key project deliverables.

Your Background Includes:

  • Minimum of a BA/BS in a scientific discipline is required, while an advanced degree (PhD, MS, MBA, MD) is desirable in a discipline related to drug development or business.
  • The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years multidisciplinary experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry, with 1-3 years direct project management in drug development, and Project Management Certification ( PMP or equivalent) a plus.
  • Experience working under design control.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to develop important relationships with customers and key stakeholders, good conflict management skills.
  • Proactive individual with strong leadership, facilitation, teamwork, and influence management/negotiation as well as excellent organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to proactively identify risks and drive resolution of issues.
  • Ability to work independently for decision-making and resolution of project obstacles and conflicts.
  • Familiarity with developing budgets and forecasting desirable.
  • Ability to drive project plan and timelines (across multiple functional areas) is essential.
  • Strong communication skills (in person and written word) and ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals.
  • Participation in an executive steering committee for product development.
  • Results and detail-oriented; self-motivated, ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to perform and be adaptive in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Proven success in goal setting, prioritization, and time management.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
  • Oncology experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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What are GRAIL Perks + Benefits

GRAIL Benefits Overview

We’re committed to creating the best experience for everyone at GRAIL, ensuring that each member of our team has comprehensive benefits and resources to thrive at all stages of life, both at work and at home.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
We parter with Bay Area local partners such as Life Science Cares to help meet basic needs in the community.
Partners with nonprofits
GRAIL partners with The Honor Foundation to facilitate mock interviews to help military professionals transition to civilian life. Also oSTEM and The National Sales Network to identify diverse talent.
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee resource groups
Employee-led culture committees
Hybrid work model
In-person all-hands meetings
Employee awards
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Unconscious bias training is included as part of our standard interview training. We also have a formal training on the topic of unconscious bias that is facilitated by the People Team.
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Diversity employee resource groups
GRAIL proudly offers 4 employee resources groups led by team members in tandem with an executive sponsor. They include: ASERG, WERG, PRIDE, and BIPOCC.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
GRAIL's Talent team has partnered with a variety of non-profits, associations and job boards including WITI, oSTEM, THF, DiversityJobs and The National Sales Network to identify diverse talent.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Abortion travel benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Performance bonus
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Fertility benefits
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Flexible time off
Bereavement leave benefits
Company-wide vacation
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free daily meals
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Recreational clubs
Relocation assistance
Onsite gym
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Online course subscriptions available
Paid industry certifications

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