Senior Project Manager – Labs

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and manage a portfolio of projects for key clients.

• Take responsibility for the overall performance of projects and portfolios.

• Identify necessary resources, budget projects, and prioritize client portfolios in line with site-wide initiatives.

• Act as the main operational interface and primary liaison among PPD, sponsors, clients, and internal teams.

• Negotiate and make real-time decisions with clients.

• Coordinate client portfolios and ensure that project requirements are clearly understood, agreed upon, and adhered to.

• Facilitate the flow of information among laboratories, sponsors, and non-technical stakeholders.

• Provide consultation to laboratory management and technical staff regarding project management.

• Ensure that sponsor authorization and sign-off on current documents are obtained and verify contracts prior to service delivery.

• Monitor budgets, forecast and recognize revenue, and manage contract modifications by submitting and following up as necessary.

• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and timelines for data transfer.

• Review project documentation and coordinate changes in procedures and budgets.

• Secure commitments across functions to address gaps and resolve issues.

• Manage daily project activities, address issues, and respond to queries.

• Understand protocol language and translate it into internal systems and processes.

• Engage in cross-functional initiatives and process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent and relevant formal academic or vocational qualification.

• 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check, including a drug screening.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.

• Strong acumen in science and/or business.

• Exceptional time management, planning, and organizational abilities.

• Proven compliance with policies and procedures.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently in a high-pressure environment.

• Extensive experience and knowledge in project management.

• Strong skills in managing client relationships.

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding client information and data.

• Capability to work effectively with multi-level teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, undefined environment.

• Strong negotiation skills.

• Availability to work Monday–Friday, from approximately 8 AM to 5 PM.

🏝️ Benefits

• Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance outcomes.

• National medical and dental plans.

• National vision plan, including health incentive programs.

• Employee assistance and family support programs.

• Commuter benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• A minimum of 120 hours of paid time off (PTO).

• 10 paid holidays each year.

• Paid parental leave: 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.

• Accident and life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with discounted company stock available.

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Occasional travel to site locations may be required.