Global Project Manager – Personalized Healthcare

Dawar Consulting•Tucson, AZ

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, a world leader in biotechnology and life sciences, is seeking a Global Project Manager – Personalized Healthcare based in Tucson, Arizona, in a hybrid work arrangement. This is a long-term contract with the possibility of extension, paying $62 per hour on W2. The role leads Companion Diagnostics (CDx) product development projects from concept through launch, managing timelines, budgets, resources, risks, and scope while coordinating cross-functional teams and external pharmaceutical partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Life Sciences or a related field.
At least 4 years of project management experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, or medical devices, leading product development projects.
At least 1 year of experience in CDx, IVD, clinical biomarker development, analytical or clinical validation, regulatory submissions, or instrument/systems development.
Experience working in a regulated industry, such as FDA-regulated or ISO-certified environments.
Proficiency with Planisware, MS Office, Google Suite, and project management tools.
Working knowledge of Agile, SAFe, and hybrid Waterfall-Agile methodologies.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant industry experience, or PhD with 3+ years of project management experience.
Experience managing complex projects with external pharmaceutical partners.
PMP and/or SAFe certification.

Responsibilities

Lead CDx development projects and manage deliverables from initiation through launch.
Develop and maintain project schedules, critical paths, budgets, resource plans, and status reports.
Manage project scope, change requests, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
Coordinate internal stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external pharmaceutical partners.
Track contract milestones, project expenditures, FTEs, and invoice forecasts.
Ensure compliance with quality management systems and applicable regulatory requirements.
Apply project management methodologies, including hybrid Agile/Waterfall and SAFe practices.