Project Manager – Central Laboratory Services

📋 Description

• Oversees projects from initiation to completion, guaranteeing thorough planning and execution, risk management, effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and control of scope and costs.

• Addresses issues of moderate complexity where evaluating situations and/or data necessitates considering various factors.

• Effectively deals with uncertainty and possesses a mindset geared towards system and process solutions to foster growth and ongoing improvement.

• As a developing professional, applies company policies and procedures to tackle a variety of challenges.

• Engages with both internal company contacts and external clients/vendors on standard matters.

• Fosters strong internal and external working relationships.

• Typically receives general guidance for routine tasks and detailed instructions for new projects or assignments.

• Utilizes judgment within established procedures and practices to determine suitable actions.

• Develops and oversees project timelines, budgets, and revenue targets, forecasts resource plans, while aligning with contracted project scope(s), and actively explores innovative ideas to enhance quality and efficiency.

• Ensures meticulous daily coordination and supervision of scheduled activities, delegating responsibilities for executing contracted work activities as necessary.

• As the representative of the company and a key partner to clients and collaborators, adeptly leads the execution of both new and ongoing studies.

• Coordinates the creation and rollout of new projects.

• Constructs, monitors, and reports on project timelines.

• Engages with clients and collaborators regarding data management, inventory oversight, shipping procedures, and more for all designated areas.

• Provides timely responses to all events.

• Coordinates the collection of data.

• Prepares and delivers project information during internal and external meetings; drafts reports and correspondence for clients, collaborators, and vendors.

• Meets all revenue targets associated with projects, project expenditures, and client billing. Reviews contract/project budgets monthly and communicates any unexpected variances to the department director.

• Creates, tracks, and reports on relevant metrics for business and project evaluation.

• Identifies out-of-scope project tasks; escalates findings and action plans to the appropriate stakeholders.

• Manages all responsibilities efficiently and punctually, ensuring client expectations are met and exceeded.

• Reviews, updates, and enhances all documentation related to projects to reach an approvable status.

• Evaluates and mitigates technical, project, and business risks.

• Ensures that work products meet design and performance standards, adhere to the regulatory environment, and fulfill client expectations, while enforcing applicable standards at each stage of project execution.

• Identifies, resolves, and aids in addressing operational issues.

• Monitors assignments and adjusts priorities and work schedules to meet deadlines, delivering high-quality outcomes. Completes additional tasks as necessary to support project, client, and departmental goals.

• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field (e.g., engineering).

• Must have experience as a Project Manager in Central Laboratories, whether for a CRO, Pharmaceutical, or Biotech company.

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

• Outstanding presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and multitasking skills; exceptional emotional intelligence.

• Strong grasp of project management principles and data analysis.

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

• Exceptional research and reporting capabilities.

• Demonstrates excellent judgment and discretion.

• Proficient in reading, writing, and fluently communicating in English.

• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays (~10-25%).

• Extended work hours may be necessary to meet business demands.

🏝️ Benefits

• Private medical insurance.

• MultiSport Card.

• Life insurance.

• Pension.

• Home working allowance.

• Vacation.

• Discretionary annual bonus.