Project Manager - Lab Services

Cerba Research•Montreal, QC

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our global project management team is hiring. We are looking for a Project Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery of our central laboratory and specialty services portfolio across the globe, bringing the PM fundamentals that raise the bar for how we manage studies, communicate with clients, and execute with precision. Cerba Research supports clients from research and development all the way through clinical studies and commercialisation of therapies. We combine the deep therapeutic understanding and agility of a specialist with the capacity, breadth and global reach of a central lab. Our extensive experience in central & specialty laboratory services is key to our success, allowing us to provide clients with early scientific insights that optimise protocol development. We provide key laboratory services to biopharma, government and not-for-profit organisations, supporting clinical trials. Our global accredited laboratory network and connected logistical infrastructure covers the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia and Africa. Our aim is to transform clinical research to deliver the promise of precision and predictive medicine to help people live healthier lives. It's our passion, expertise, and commitment to quality that drive Cerba Research.

Requirements

Project management experience in a clinical or laboratory services environment
Demonstrated ownership of study budgets; invoice review, spend tracking and forecasting
Experience in central lab, lab services, or pharma services; familiarity with sample handling, accessioning, and specimen logistics is a strong advantage
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent studies with competing priorities
Strong written and verbal communication in English, structured, clear, and able to simplify complexity for a non-technical audience

Nice To Haves

Hands-on PM experience from a central lab /specialty lab setting
Financial and client management skills
Ability to translate complex lab processes into clear, plain-language client communication
Familiarity with sample handling, accessioning, and specimen logistics

Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of concurrent central lab and specialty studies across the full project lifecycle
Own study budgets end-to-end; invoice review, spend tracking against contract, variance reporting, and client forecasting
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned sponsors, managing expectations proactively and navigating complex conversations with clarity
Translate technical laboratory processes and findings into plain, structured communication for non-scientific client stakeholders
Coordinate across internal teams; lab operations, logistics, quality, finance, to ensure seamless study execution and sample management
Monitor study milestones, flag risks early, and escalate appropriately without losing momentum
Support the development of improved invoice and budget review processes as part of a broader PM capability initiative