Central Lab Services Senior Project Manager

Position Summary:

The Senior Project Manager of our commercial business works closely with a cross-functional team to provide coordination and oversight of scheduled PM activities. This role will implement and manage new and existing projects in a manner consistent with Precision for Medicine’s repository mission and management philosophy by developing and maintaining logistical plans, making recommendations to clients on study designs that increase quality and efficiency.

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

Communications and Reporting

• Assist clients and collaborators in the design and implantation of new studies
• Communicate with clients and collaborators with regard to data management, inventory control, shipping procedures, etc. for all assigned areas
• Prepare reports and correspondences to clients, collaborators, and department director
• Resolve and assist in resolution of operational issues

Business Development

• Evaluate contract/project budgets on a monthly basis and report unexpected variances to department director
• Source and make recommendations on new business opportunities
• Participate in bidding on new projects, writing proposals, and preparing budgets
• Coordinate the development and implementation of new repository projects

Project Management

• Manage all tasks in an efficient manner
• Engage with all repository operations through interacting, coordinating, and prioritizing activities
• Ensure quality control procedures are executed
• Enforce GMP/GLP/ISO regulations and standards
• Review and approve all documentation associated with project(s)
• Create relevant metrics for business and project measurement
• Ability to respond timely to emergency events

Miscellaneous

• Manage and develop staff in accordance with company culture
• Remain current on IATA Shipping Regulations and maintain certification and standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or related field
• 3 years’ experience in Project Management in a scientific or technical discipline managing/leading large/complex projects or equivalent work experience

Other Required:

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Proven track record of coordination and communication with team members across disparate technical and business backgrounds such as R&D, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Executive Management, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent use of judgment and discretion
• Strong computer and business writing skills
• Extended work hours may be necessary in order to meet business demands
• Must possess a valid driver’s license allowing you to drive in the state(s) you drive in  
• Able to travel both domestically and internationally including overnight stays
• Ability to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred:

• Biotechnology, Repository or pharmaceutical industry experience
• Experience writing and executing Standard Operating Procedures and validation plans
• Candidates familiar with GLP, GMP, CLIA, and ISO regulatory guidelines
• Project Management Certification desirable (PMI, PMP)