Project Manager – Central Laboratory Services

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Project Manager leading CRO laboratory studies for novel therapeutics development. Managing timelines, budgets, risks, client relationships, and cross-functional delivery across international studies.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead new and existing CRO laboratory projects across assay development and clinical testing, biorepository/sample management and logistics, and kitting for client studies
  • Manage designated protocols throughout their lifecycle and ensure overall project performance and client satisfaction
  • Lead cross-functional teams and monitor operational delivery against contracted timelines and budgets
  • Provide internal consulting on project management issues and identify process and efficiency improvements
  • Lead projects from conception through close-out, including planning, execution, risk management, communication, stakeholder management, scope and cost control
  • Create and manage project timelines, budgets, revenue goals, forecasts, and resource plans
  • Coordinate and supervise scheduled activities, delegating responsibilities as appropriate
  • Lead implementation of new and ongoing studies as a key client and collaborator partner
  • Coordinate new project development and implementation
  • Communicate with clients and collaborators regarding data management, inventory control, shipping procedures, and assigned areas
  • Coordinate data gathering and prepare project information, reports, and correspondence for internal and external meetings
  • Track revenue objectives, project expenses, client billing, budgets, and variances
  • Create, track, and report project and business metrics
  • Identify out-of-scope work and escalate findings and action plans
  • Review and maintain project documentation to approvable status
  • Assess and mitigate technical, project, and business risks
  • Ensure work complies with design and performance standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations
  • Identify and resolve operational issues, adjust priorities to meet deadlines, and complete additional project and departmental tasks
  • Mentor junior Project Managers and assist senior staff as required

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field, such as engineering
  • Experience working as a Project Manager for Central Laboratories at a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech company
  • Excellent listening and communication skills
  • Excellent computer skills and experience with MS Office/MS 365 applications
  • Excellent presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills
  • Exceptional emotional intelligence
  • Strong understanding of project management and data analysis
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Exceptional research and reporting skills
  • Exceptional judgment and discretion
  • Ability to read, write, fluently speak, and comprehend English
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays, approximately 10–25%
  • Ability to work extended hours when necessary to meet business demands