Project Manager, Central Laboratory Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +5 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee both new and ongoing CRO laboratory initiatives encompassing assay development, clinical testing, biorepository/sample management, logistics, and kitting for client studies.

• Manage assigned protocols and ensure overall project performance and client satisfaction throughout the lifecycle of each project.

• Offer internal consulting on project management challenges and pinpoint areas for process and efficiency enhancements.

• Act as the cross-functional lead, supervising operational delivery to meet contracted timelines and budgetary requirements.

• Prepare and maintain process documentation while providing mentorship to junior Project Managers.

• Direct projects from initiation to completion, including planning, execution, risk management, communication, stakeholder engagement, and scope and cost control.

• Develop and oversee project timelines, budgets, revenue targets, forecasts, and resource allocation plans.

• Coordinate and supervise scheduled activities, allocating responsibilities as needed.

• Lead the implementation of new and ongoing studies while facilitating the development of new projects.

• Communicate with clients and collaborators about data management, inventory control, shipping processes, and designated areas.

• Organize data collection and prepare/present project information, reports, and correspondence.

• Monitor revenue targets, expenses, billing, and monthly budget discrepancies.

• Create, track, and report on project and business metrics.

• Identify out-of-scope work, escalate issues and action plans, and manage project tasks effectively.

• Review and update project documentation to ensure it meets approval standards.

• Evaluate and mitigate technical, project, and business risks.

• Ensure that deliverables adhere to design, performance, regulatory, and client specifications.

• Identify and resolve operational challenges, adjust priorities and schedules, and complete additional project and departmental duties.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or a related discipline, such as engineering.

• Previous experience as a Project Manager within Central Laboratories at a CRO, pharmaceutical, or biotech organization.

• Outstanding listening and communication abilities.

• Proficient computer skills with experience in MS Office/MS 365 applications.

• Superior presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking capabilities.

• High level of emotional intelligence.

• Strong grasp of project management principles and data analysis.

• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional research and reporting abilities.

• Strong judgment and discretion.

• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays, approximately 10–25% of the time.

• Availability to work extended hours when necessary to meet business needs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.