Project Manager - Global Project Management, Lab Services

Precision for Medicine is not your typical CRO.  At Precision for Medicine we have brought together new technologies, expertise and operational scale to help the life sciences improve the speed, cost and success rate of bringing life-changing therapies to patients.  What sets us apart is the way we integrate clinical trial execution with deep scientific knowledge, laboratory expertise and advanced data sciences. 

Due to our continued growth, we are seeking a Project Manager, Global Project Management, Lab Services.

Position Summary:

This role will lead new and existing CRO laboratory projects across a range of disciplines all with the focus on accelerating the development and adoption of novel therapeutics. This includes assay development and clinical testing, biorepository/sample management and logistics, and kitting for client studies spanning the globe. This is a key role which is client-facing, ensuring project plans are translated into action and results, requiring internal cross-functional leadership.

Leads and manages all aspects of designated protocols and is accountable for overall project performance and client satisfaction by meeting their needs and expectations throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects. Provides internal consulting on project management issues and identifies opportunities for process and efficiency improvement. Serves as the cross-functional lead for assigned projects and monitors operational delivery progress against contracted timelines and budget. Prepares and maintains process documents and mentors junior Project Managers.

Essential Information:

• Leads projects from conception through close-out, ensuring detailed planning and execution, risk management, communication and stakeholder management, scope and cost control
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations and/or data requires a review of a variety of factors
• Navigates ambiguity and has a system and process solution mindset to support growth and continuous improvement
• Developing professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues
• Contacts are both internal to the company and external with client/vendor on routine matters
• Builds productive internal/external working relationships
• Normally receives general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Excellent listening and communication skills, has an uncanny ability to make internal colleagues and clients feel understood
• Create and manage project timelines, budgets and revenue goals, forecasting, resource plans, while comparing to contracted project scope(s), fully exploring new ideas that optimize quality and efficiency
• Maintain detailed daily coordination and supervision of scheduled activities, delegating responsibilities to carry out contracted work activities, as appropriate
• As the face of the company and key partner to clients and collaborators, effectively lead implementation of new and ongoing studies
• Coordinate the development and implementation of new projects
• Create, track, and report on project timelines
• Communicate with clients and collaborators with regards to data management, inventory control, shipping procedures, for all assigned areas
• Respond in a timely manner to all events
• Coordinate data gathering
• Prepare and present project information at internal and external meetings; prepare reports and correspondences to clients, collaborators, and vendors
• Meet all revenue objectives assigned to projects, project expenses, and client billi Evaluate contract/project budgets monthly and report unexpected variances to department director
• Create/track/report relevant metrics for business and project measurement
• Assist senior staff, as required
• Identify out of scope project work; escalate findings and action plans to appropriate parties
• Manage all tasks in an efficient and timely manner, ensuring client expectations are met and are delighted
• Review, update, and evolve all documentation associated with project(s) to approvable status
• Assess and mitigate technical, project, and business risks
• Ensure that work product complies with design and performance standards, regulatory environment and client expectations. Enforce standards applicable to each step in project execution
• Identify, resolve, and assist in resolution of operational issues
• Monitors assignments and adjusts priorities and work schedule to meet deadlines and provide high quality deliverables. Completes additional tasks needed in support of project, client and departmental objectives
• Complete other responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field plus a minimum of 5 years of project management experience in biotechnology, clinical trials, central lab, repository, or pharmaceutical industry; in some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the rol

Other Required:

• Excellent computer skills and experience with MS Office/MS 365 applications
• Proven track record of coordination and communication with team members across disparate technical and business backgrounds such as R&D, Operations, Finance, Business Development, Sales, Manufacturing, Executive Management, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs; ability to lead and drive stakeholder discussions
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills; skilled emotional intelligence
• Able to work in front of a computer for long hours at a time
• Strong understanding of project management and data analysis
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional use of judgment and discretion
• Able to read, write, and fluently speak and comprehend the English language
• Proven track record of being a team player, willing to interact proactively and productively
• Must possess a valid driver's license; must be able to travel both domestically and internationally, including overnight stays (~10-25%)
• Extended work hours may be necessary in order to meet business demands

Preferred:

• Familiarity with GCLP, GLP, GMP, CLIA, and ISO regulatory guidelines
• Familiarity with Smartsheet or other Project Management tools

We invite you to learn more about our growing organization serving our clients that are researching ground breaking cancer therapies. We strive to ensure employees feel appreciated for the contributions they make every single day. You will provide input and have your ideas valued and nurtured, impacting positive change for the company.