LabConnect

Senior Scientific Project Manager

LabConnect$100K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Johnson City, TN
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences or related field required
  • 2-3 years of experience in drug development and/or clinical trial processes for Scientific Project Manager
  • 5-6 years of experience for Senior Scientific Project Manager
  • Experience managing project timelines, budgets, and forecasting
  • Extensive knowledge in bioanalysis within regulatory environments (GLP/GCP)
  • PMP certification and formal change management training strongly preferred
  • High proficiency in MS Office Suite, Smartsheet, and SharePoint

Responsibilities

  • Lead contracting with third-party lab service providers for assay development and validation
  • Collaborate with business operations and clinical teams to ensure SOWs and contracts are appropriate
  • Manage critical reagent supply and sample analysis
  • Work closely with teams to finalize study documents and meet timelines
  • Provide input into clinical trial documents such as eCRFs and ICFs
  • Drive delivery of data transfer specifications and ensure data accuracy
  • Track and reconcile sample testing and contribute to data cleaning

Benefits

  • Base Pay, 401k Match and possible annual bonus eligibility
  • Health benefits beginning on date of hire
  • PTO plan with 11 paid company holidays and 1 volunteer day
  • Short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and AD&D
  • Career growth opportunities and commitment to a friendly collaborative environment
Full Job Description
Overview

The (Senior) Scientific Project Manager will be responsible for providing project management oversight to a biopharmaceutical client tasked with managing and executing analytical testing, method development and/or validation of such assays as immunoassays, bioassays, pharmacokinetic and/or flow cytometry assays under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). He/she will provide project management and technical support to teams conducting training, technical transfer, data review and trending analysis. The Sr. Project Manager must have the ability to effectively monitor the performance of CROs and service providers. The incumbent will also be responsible for operational documentation including SOPs, validation protocols and reports, transfer protocols and reports, and management reports.

What will you do?
  • Vendor Management:
    • Lead the contracting with third-party lab service providers for assay development and validation.
    • Collaborate with business operations, procurement, and clinical teams to ensure appropriate SOWs and contracts.
  • Study Coordination:
    • Manage critical reagent supply and sample analysis.
    • Work closely with bioanalytical strategy leads, clinical trial teams, and lab service providers to finalize study documents and meet timelines.
    • Support the development of novel Bioanalytical processes.
  • Documentation and Data:
    • Provide input into clinical trial documents (e.g., eCRFs, ICFs, SOWs).
    • Drive the delivery of data transfer specifications and ensure data accuracy.
  • Sample Logistics:
    • Track and reconcile sample testing, resolving any issues that arise.
    • Contribute to cleaning and finalizing data.

What will you bring to the table?
  • Bachelor's, or Master's level equivalent degree in Life Sciences or related field, required
  • 2 - 3 years' experience in the drug development and/or clinical trial processes for Scientific Project Manager, required
  • 5 - 6 years' experience in the drug development and/or clinical trial processes for Senior Scientific Project Manager, required
  • Equivalent amount of experience managing projects, including timelines, budgeting and forecasting
  • Experience with method development, validation and troubleshooting
  • Extensive knowledge and experience in bioanalysis within regulatory environments (GLP/ GCP) to include experience with PK/ADA and/or biomarker analysis
  • Experience working in Oncology is preferred
  • PMP certified and formal change management training strongly preferred
  • Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, including MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Smartsheet and SharePoint
  • Strong planning, attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Hours, Location, Travel:

US-based, EST preferred (alignment with working hours)

Fully remote position with potential for

Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:
  • Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
  • Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
  • PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
  • Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
  • We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!

In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.

About LabConnect

LabConnect is a global central laboratory services provider that specializes in delivering preclinical and clinical laboratory services to support drug development activities for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research organizations. The company offers a range of services, including sample management, kit building, testing, and reporting. LabConnect has a network of laboratories and biorepositories in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and its clients include some of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.
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200 employees
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Founded
2002

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