Associate Project Director Jobs

Summary

Provides focused project/program management services to projects/programs. Acts as primary liaison and lead for

the customer. Oversees the coordination and management of projects by monitoring project status, timelines, and

budgets. Acts as the chief liaison between the customer, business development, and the project team facilitating

the flow of information between all parties. Works closely with laboratory management to ensure that the project

deliverables meet customer expectations and financial commitments. Mentors Project Managers

This role will implement and manage new and existing projects in a manner consistent with Precision for Medicine’s

mission and management philosophy by developing and maintaining logistical plans and making recommendations

to customers on study designs that increase quality and efficiency.

Essential Information

• Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable

factors

• A seasoned, experienced professional with an exceptional understanding of area of specialization; resolves

a wide range of issues in creative ways.

• Represents the department as a prime contact on projects. Interacts with internal and external personnel

on significant matters often requiring coordination between functional areas. Networks with senior internal

and external personnel in own area of expertise. Excellent influencing skills

• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other

personnel. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining

results

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight and coordination of customer portfolio for high value or pivotal client account studies.

Provides oversight to internal departments and external customers to ensure the project requirements are

understood, agreed to and followed at all times; this requires negotiating and real-time decision making

with the client. Facilitates the flow of technical and clinical laboratory information to all stakeholders.

Consults and utilizes, where appropriate, the scientific input of laboratory management and technical staff

to assist the customer with management of the project

• Communicate with customers and collaborators with regard to data management, inventory control,
• Assist customers and collaborators in the design and implementation of new studies
• Coordinate the development and implementation of new projects
• Create, track, and report on project timelines
• Direct and define project and study management activities for team members related to their projectoriented tasks to ensure that project/program milestones are met

shipping procedures, etc. for all assigned areas

• Coordinate data gathering
• Produce and distribute status, tracking, and financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Respond in a timely manner to all events
• Prepare and present project information at internal and external meetings; prepare reports and

correspondences to customers, collaborators, and oversight

• Assist senior staff, as required
• Create/track/report relevant metrics for business and project measurement
• Manage all tasks in an efficient and timely manner, ensuring customer expectations are met/customers are
• Identify out of scope project work; escalate findings and action plans to appropriate parties
• Meet all revenue and gross margin objectives assigned to projects, project expenses, and customer billing

delighted

• Enforce GMP/GLP/ISO regulations and standards
• Accountable for the financial oversight and goals for project/program
• Lead the development of proactive contingency plans to mitigate risk across projects
• Ensure quality control procedures are executed
• Review, update, and evolve all documentation associated with project(s) to approvable status
• Ensure that work product complies with design and performance standards, regulatory environment, and
• Engage with all repository operations through interacting, coordinating, and prioritizing activities

customer expectations. Enforce standards applicable to each step in project execution; develop, lead and

implement continuous improvement for assigned projects and programs

• Influence and shape the direction of project management, including recommendations regarding policies
• Identify, resolve, and assist in resolution of operational issues

and practices

• Participate in functional and/or corporate initiatives, special project assignments, and as a customer liaison

or departmental cross-functional liaison

• Monitors assignments and adjusts priorities and work schedule to meet deadlines and provide high quality

deliverables. Completes additional tasks needed in support of project, customer and departmental

objectives

• Source and make recommendations on new business opportunities
• Complete other responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field (e.g. engineering), plus a minimum of 8 years of project

management experience; in some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education,

training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the

requirements of the role.

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, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Executive

Management, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs

• Exceptional use of judgment and discretion
• Exceptional critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational, and multi-tasking skills
• Able to work in front of a computer for long hours at a time
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Extended work hours may be necessary in order to meet business demands
• Must possess a valid driver's license; must be able to travel both domestically and internationally, including
• Proven track record of being a team player, willing to interact proactively and productively
• Able to read, write, and fluently speak and comprehend the English language
• Exceptional research and reporting skills
• Exceptional understanding of project management and data analysis

overnight stays (~10-15%)

Preferred

• Master’s or PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or related field
• Experience in cellular, molecular or biochemical science such as hands-on research or lab experience in
• Experience with financial management, including building and managing budgets and financial reporting

cellular biomarker analysis, protein-based assays, next-generation sequencing, IHC, or PK/PD assays

• Experience with project management software

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

$110,000 — $140,000 USD

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