Verista

6486 - Project Controls Administrator / Project Coordinator

Verista$65K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • 1+ years of project support experience in pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
  • Interest in pursuing a career in project management
  • Basic knowledge of project scheduling and budgeting
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Experience with SAP or project management software is advantageous
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • On-site work requirement in Columbus, OH

Responsibilities

  • Support Project Managers in developing and maintaining project schedules and documentation
  • Track project milestones, deliverables, KPIs, and risks, escalating issues to leadership as needed
  • Prepare project status reports and financial updates, ensuring thorough documentation
  • Coordinate project meetings, including action item tracking and governance reviews
  • Assist with change management, procurement, and budgeting to ensure alignment
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across engineering, procurement, and other areas
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project lifecycle management

Benefits

  • High growth potential in a people-focused culture
  • Competitive pay with performance-based incentives
  • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts and commuter benefits
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
  • Paid time off with rollover options
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Organized team social activities and employee recognition programs
  • Paid parental leave and bereavement support
Full Job Description
Project Coordinator Responsibilities:
  • Support Project Managers with developing and maintaining project schedules, risk registers, action item logs, and project documentation
  • Track project milestones, deliverables, KPIs, resources, and risks; identify potential impacts and escalate issues to project leadership
  • Prepare project status reports, metrics, financial updates, forecasts, budget tracking, invoice reconciliation, and governance presentations
  • Coordinate project meetings, including agendas, minutes, action tracking, governance reviews, stage-gates, and leadership updates
  • Support change management, procurement, sourcing, contracting, and other project execution activities to maintain scope, schedule, and budget alignment
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities across Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Quality, Finance, and other stakeholders while supporting resource planning, project lifecycle management, and continuous improvement initiatives

Job Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a Life Sciences/Pharmaceutical-related technical discipline
  • 1+ years of experience supporting projects within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or regulated manufacturing industry
  • Interest in developing a career in project management
  • Basic understanding of project scheduling and budgeting principles
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with SAP, Planview, or project management software is beneficial
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, effectively supporting multiple PMs/concurrent projects
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  • Must be on-site 100% in Columbus, OH


For US geography, the salary range for this position is shown below. The actual salary is dependent upon a variety of job-related factors such as professional background, training, work experience, location, business needs, market demand, and competitive market practice. Therefore, in some circumstances, the actual salary could fall outside of this expected range. This salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

National (US) Range

$65,296-$95,358 USD

Benefits

Why Choose Verista?
  • High growth potential and fast-paced organization with a people-focused culture
  • Competitive pay plus performance-based incentive programs
  • Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision insurances
  • FSA, DCARE, Commuter Benefits
  • Supplemental Life, Hospital, Critical Illness and Legal Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan (Employer Matching benefit)
  • Paid Time Off (Rollover Option) and Holidays
  • As Needed Sick Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Team Social Activities (We have fun!)
  • Employee Recognition
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Paid Parental Leave and Bereavement

About Verista

Verista is a software company that provides a platform for managing and automating business processes. The company's platform uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze data and optimize workflows. Verista's customers include companies in the healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing industries. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
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50 employees
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Founded
2017

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