Associate Manager, Project Services – Laboratories

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Oversee assigned clinical trial laboratory projects from initiation to completion.

• Ensure that protocol requirements are comprehended and implemented effectively.

• Lead activities for study initiation, including protocol and budget assessments, kickoff meetings, and the execution of project and risk management strategies.

• Track timelines, deliverables, metrics, and budgets, including trend analysis, adjustments to scope, and change orders.

• Act as the primary point of contact for sponsors.

• Facilitate client communications, meetings, issue resolution, and escalation processes.

• Promote timely and customer-oriented problem resolution.

• Coordinate cross-functional resources to eliminate study-related barriers.

• Supervise the creation of protocol-specific laboratory instructional materials and the upkeep of laboratory specifications.

• Assist in proposal creation and preparation for bid defenses.

• Establish sponsor- or program-specific standards and protocols.

• Document lessons learned and contribute to ongoing improvement across projects and programs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences and/or a related field is preferred.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a regulated laboratory setting.

• At least 2 years of experience in project management, including study initiation, method validation or transfer, or client programs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and similar company systems within a project delivery context.

• Excellent interpersonal and client management capabilities.

• Familiarity with Laboratory Trial Management Systems (LTMS).

• Exceptional organizational skills, precision, and attention to detail while managing various priorities and deadlines.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Good command of English and clinical research terminology.

• Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and clients.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

• Resources that promote physical, mental, emotional, financial, and social well-being.

• Benefits available for employees and their families.

• Incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other compensation options may be available, depending on the position.