R & D Project Coordinator Intern
VERO BIOTECH INC
Summary
The R&D Project Coordinator Intern will support the development of Vero's next-generation nitric oxide delivery device, including both the drug product cassette and console. This role provides hands-on experience in project planning, execution, reporting, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and PMO processes. The intern will work closely with the Director, Program Management, Project Managers, and cross-functional teams to help ensure projects are organized, progressing according to plan, and delivering expected outcomes.
Job description
Project Planning & Execution
- Support Project Managers with project planning, scheduling, and execution activities.
- Maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and action-item trackers.
- Assist with coordinating project meetings, agendas, and follow-up activities.
- Track project deliverables and dependencies to help ensure timely completion.
- Support the development of project documentation and presentations.
Project Reporting & PMO Support
- Collect and consolidate project status updates from team members and workstream leads.
- Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports.
- Maintain project dashboards and performance metrics.
- Support preparation of leadership presentations and executive-level project updates.
- Ensure project documentation is accurate, current, and stored appropriately.
Risk, Issue & Dependency Management
- Assist with maintaining project risk, issue, action, and dependency logs.
- Track open items and follow up with owners on required actions.
Stakeholder & Team Coordination
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to gather project information.
- Participate in project meetings and document decisions and action items.
- Help facilitate communication across project workstreams.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve project management processes and reporting.
- Help develop templates, dashboards, and standard operating procedures.
Design Controls
- Support documentation efforts in accordance with design control processes (ISO 13485).
- Gain exposure to risk management and regulated product development processes.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Information Systems, Business, Finance, or a related field
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Comfortable working with cross-functional teams
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Monday.com, and Teams
- Demonstrated ability to analyze information and communicate key findings
Company overview
VERO Biotech Inc. is an emerging biotechnology company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in the design, development, and commercialization of next-generation inhaled nitric oxide (NO) delivery systems. The company focuses on addressing unmet medical needs for patients with cardiopulmonary conditions through innovative technologies that transform the delivery of inhaled nitric oxide therapy. VERO Biotech's mission centers on improving patient lives by advancing inhaled NO delivery technologies for acute care hospital settings and beyond, wherever nitric oxide treatment is required. The company's flagship product, the Genosyl Delivery System, offers a simplified, tankless solution designed to enhance the efficiency of patient care. With a workforce of 201-500 employees, VERO Biotech operates from its Technology Enterprise Park facility in Atlanta, which houses research and development, manufacturing, and quality functions. The company has demonstrated significant growth, raising $30 million in its latest funding round and maintaining a strong presence in the respiratory care community through partnerships and sponsorships with organizations like AARC and the Neonatal Heart Society.