Associate Project Manager , Translational Sciences - Project Management Location: Houston Texas USA

Houston Texas United States
Job Type: regular full-time
Division: Precision for Medicine
Business Unit: Translational Sciences
Requisition Number: 4648

Position Summary: 

This role will lead new and existing CRO laboratory projects across a range of disciplines, all with the focus on accelerating the development and adoption of novel therapeutics. This includes assay development and clinical testing, biorepository/sample management and logistics, and kitting for client studies spanning the globe. This is a key role which is client-facing, ensuring project plans are translated into action and results, requiring internal cross-functional leadership. 

With limited supervision, leads and manages all aspects of designated projects and is accountable for overall project performance and client satisfaction by meeting their needs and expectations throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects. Serves as the cross-functional lead for assigned projects and monitors operational delivery progress against contracted timelines and budget. 

Essential Information:  

Leads projects from conception through close-out, ensuring detailed planning and execution, risk management, communication and stakeholder management, scope and cost control with limited supervision.  Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained  Develops professional expertise, applies company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues  Contacts are both internal to the company and external with client/vendor on routine matters  Builds productive internal/external working relationships  Normally receives limited instructions on routine work, minimal instructions on new projects or assignments  Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action 

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:  

Creates and manage project timelines, budgets and revenue goals, resource plans, while comparing to contracted project scope(s), fully exploring new ideas that optimize quality and efficiency  Maintains detailed daily coordination and supervision of scheduled activities  As the face of the company and key partner to clients and collaborators, effectively leads implementation of new and ongoing studies  Coordinates the development and implementation of new projects  Creates, tracks, and reports on project timelines  Communicates with clients and collaborators with regard to data management, inventory control, shipping procedures, etc. for all assigned areas  Produces and distribute status, tracking, and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders  Coordinates data gathering  Prepares and presents project information at internal and external meetings; prepares reports and correspondences to clients, collaborators, and vendors  Meets all revenue objectives assigned to projects, project expenses, and client billing. Evaluates contract/project budgets on a monthly basis and report unexpected variances to department director  Creates/tracks/reports relevant metrics for business and project measurement  Assists senior staff, as required  Identifies out of scope project work; escalates findings and action plans to appropriate parties  Manages all tasks in an efficient and timely manner, ensuring client expectations are met and clients are satisfied  Reviews, updates, and evolves all documentation associated with project(s) to approvable status  Assesses and mitigate technical, project, and business risks  Ensures that work product complies with design and performance standards, regulatory environment and client expectations. Enforce standards applicable to each step in project execution  Identifies, resolve, and assist in resolution of operational issues  Monitors assignments and adjusts priorities and work schedule to meet deadlines and provide high quality deliverables. Completes additional tasks needed in support of project, client and departmental objectives  Completes other responsibilities, as assigned 

Qualifications: 

Minimum Required:

Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field, and one year of applicable experience that provides knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the role with a high degree of success, such as extensive and impactful project support experience in biotechnology, clinical trials, central lab, repository, or pharmaceutical industry. 

Other Required: 

Excellent computer skills and experience with MS Office/MS 365 applications  Proven track record of coordination and communication with team members across disparate technical and business backgrounds such as R&D, Operations, Finance, Business Development, Sales, Manufacturing, Executive Management, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs; ability to lead and drive stakeholder discussions  Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills; skilled emotional intelligence  Able to work in front of a computer for extended hours at a time  Strong understanding of project management and data analysis  Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills  Exceptional use of judgment and discretion  Able to read, write, and fluently speak and comprehend the English language  Proven track record of being a team player, willing to interact proactively and productively  Must possess a valid driver's license; must be able to travel both domestically and internationally, including overnight stays (~10-25%)  Extended work hours may be necessary in order to meet business demands 

 

Preferred: 

Familiarity with GCLP, GLP, GMP, CLIA, and ISO regulatory guidelines  Familiarity with Smartsheet or other Project Management tools 

 

 

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.Reasonable estimate of the current range$58,800—$91,050 USD

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