Sr. Project Manager - Labs

Job Description

This is a fully remote role supporting our BioAnalytical Laboratory in Richmond, VA. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.

The working shift for this role is Monday - Friday from ~8AM-5PM.

Join Us as a Senior Project Manager - Labs – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation

The Senior Project Manager - Labs manages and has direct oversight for a portfolio of projects for key clients and is accountable for overall project/portfolio performance. Proactively identifies resources, budgets projects, prioritizes client's portfolio in line with site-wide portfolio of projects and is the primary operational interface between PPD and the client. Negotiates and makes real-time decisions with the client. Provides internal consultation on project management issues and identifies opportunities for process and efficiency improvement. Acts as chief liaison to the operational personnel of major clients and is responsible for large study programs.

We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years.

What You'll Do

• Provides oversight and coordination of client portfolio. Provides oversight to internal departments and external clients to ensure the project requirements are understood, agreed and followed at all times, this requires negotiating and real-time decision making with the client. Facilitates the flow of information to all stakeholders (laboratory, sponsors, and non-technical personnel).
• Consults and utilizes, where appropriate, the scientific input of laboratory management and technical staff to assist the client with management of the project.

Ensures sponsors have authorized and signed off on most recent versions of all documents and that a contract exists prior to delivering any services. Monitors budget, forecasts and recognizes revenue, and submits and follows up on contract modifications.

Prepares and distributes meeting agendas and minutes and timelines for data transfers.

During initial review of project documentation, consults with internal groups and support staff regarding procedural and budgetary items and the necessity for change due to any subsequent project documentation amendments. Obtains other functions' commitment to close gaps and address issues timely and effectively. Serves as chief liaison between sponsor and all PPD internal departments performing the required tasks during all project phases. Controls, manages and follows day-to-day activities during the course of the project to resolve any issues and answer queries.

Understands protocol language and translates to internal systems and processes.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years) or equivalent combination of education, training, & experience.

Years of experience refers to typical years of related experience needed to gain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Years of experience are not to be used as the only determining factor in establishing the job class or making employment selection decisions.