Project Manager Genomics

Discovery Life Sciences•Huntsville, AL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We routinely manage hundreds of studies and expertly test thousands of biospecimens simultaneously. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, so they can outpace their competition and push the leading edge of innovation using our Science at your Service TM business model. Discovery Life Sciences is seeking a Project Manager to support the execution of low to moderately complex genomics projects. This role serves as a key liaison between clients and laboratory teams, ensuring alignment on scope, timelines, and deliverables. You will coordinate project activities, track progress across sequencing workflows, and help translate complex processes into clear, actionable plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences field OR equivalent experience
1-3 years of project management experience or project coordination experience in genomics, biotech, healthcare or related field
Demonstrated ability to independently manage low to moderate complexity genomics projects
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to act as a primary point of contact for assigned projects, effectively liaising between clients and internal teams
Basic understanding of project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project)
Foundational knowledge of laboratory workflows or genomics processes (or ability to quickly learn)
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with ability to escalate appropriately
Ability to track project progress, maintain documentation, and ensure quality and consistency of deliverables
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
Demonstrated ability to receive and apply feedback professionally

Responsibilities

Independently manage low to moderate complexity genomics projects from initiation through data delivery
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, acting as a liaison between clients and laboratory operations
Coordinate activities across cross-functional teams, including laboratory and bioinformatics
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines and documentation to ensure successful execution
Facilitate project meetings, status updates, and routine client communications, ensuring clear communication and alignment across teams
Track project progress, deliverables, and key milestones to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness
Identify risks and issues, proactively addressing routine challenges and escalating more complex concerns as needed
Ensure alignment of client expectations with project scope, timelines, and deliverables
Maintain accurate records in project management systems and support data tracking/reporting efforts
Apply foundational knowledge of genomics workflows and laboratory processes in project execution
Collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team oriented environment while continuously incorporating feedback
Support data governance, quality and regulatory compliance, and documentation requirements (e.g., HIPAA, CLIA)
Other duties as assigned by supervisor. These may, on occasion, be unrelated to the position described here.