Scientific Project Manager - Scientific Operations

LabConnect • Johnson City, TN

34d • Hybrid

About The Position

LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world. We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor-made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions. Overview: The 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.

Requirements

• 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
• Extensive knowledge and experience in bioanalysis within regulatory environments (GLP/ GCP)
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, including MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Smartsheet and SharePoint
• Strong planning, attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• PMP certified and formal change management training strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees