Project Manager

Job Responsibilities

Corporate

• Follow all SOPs and other applicable laboratory or company policies and procedures

• Maintain confidential information

General

• Build relationships across departments/disciplines and with customers through frequent communication

• Support and participate in company initiatives as directed

• Maintain thorough knowledge of facility SOPs, policies, study protocols, etc.

• Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures

• Provide assistance or support to other Inotiv sites as necessary

• Perform other duties as assigned

Specific

• Effectively work with DTS Project Management Team and DSA Program Management Team

• Ensure that projects are scheduled, monitored, and tracked within various departments / disciplines to meet the objectives, deliverables, and timelines

• Provide good project visibility and seamless communication with all stakeholders by maintaining dashboards, project trackers, schedules, status reports, meeting notes, ESM, Smartsheet, est.

• Assist with revenue recognition as needed

• Track on-time delivery and other appropriate performance metrics

• Utilize project management tools and templates (ESM, Smartsheet, HubSpot, etc.)

• Act as liaison for the project while working with the client and subject area experts

• Establish and communicate major milestones both internally and externally; discuss with team when escalation is required based on progress against deliverables/milestones

• Schedule, coordinate, and communicate project timelines and milestones

• Ensure project teams understand project objectives, deliverables, timelines, and tasks

• Build relationships across departments/disciplines by frequent communication throughout the project and by ensuring their needs are being met

• Communicate regularly with project leads/Study Directors/scientists from within and across Inotiv sites for projects that include histopathology work

• Utilize project management tools and templates

• Request and organize applicable documents and data from the Sponsor/Study Director prior to study initiation

• Organize and maintain study materials on multiple platforms (servers, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, ESM)

• Support remote and on-site subject matter experts and pathologists

• Ensure quotes are accurate and delivered on time

• Provide clear and accurate documentation of study activities according to SOP requirements, including assistance with protocol/study design amendments and change orders

• Coordinate internal and external shipments

• Other tasks as assigned

 Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (life sciences preferred), or 5+ years of relevant experience

• Five years or more of relevant experience preferred

Skills and abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and detail oriented

• Professional communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work with personnel at all levels of the organization

• Must be able to coordinate and collaborate with other functional departments and sites

• Ability to multi-task and/or manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to create, manage, track, and update pathology deliverable schedules

• Review study designs/protocols as it applies to scheduling histopathology work

• Self-directed and creative thinker

• Proficient in the use of computer software applications as needed (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel, Smartsheet, SharePoint)

Performance Requirements

General

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

• Manual dexterity to operate calculator/computer

Physical activity

• Moderate physical activity: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Requires talking, standing, walking and repetitive movement of hands, fingers, reaching and lifting 10-20 pounds

Working Conditions

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior office or laboratory environment

• Noise level is usually moderate

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.  The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity.  Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.  There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.  Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.