Project Director Jobs

Position Summary

Provides focused project/program management services to projects/programs within remit. Acts as primary liaison

and lead, as well as escalation point, 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 senior 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 and/or data requires an in-depth evaluation of

complicated, variable factors

• A seasoned, experienced professional with a master understanding of area of specialization; resolves a diverse

range of issues in creative and/or ways

• Represents the department as a prime contact on projects/programs. 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 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

• Direct and define project and study management activities for team members related to their project-oriented

tasks to ensure that project/program milestones are met

• Coordinate the development and implementation of new projects
• Communicate with customers and collaborators with regard to data management, inventory control, shipping
• Create, track, and report on project timelines
• Assist customers and collaborators in the design and implementation of new studies

procedures, etc. for all assigned areas

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

correspondences to customers, collaborators, and oversight

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

delighted

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

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 and
• Identify, resolve, and assist in resolution of operational issues

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

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

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field (e.g. engineering), plus a minimum of 12 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. Advanced degree preferred

Other Required

• Proven track record of coordination and communication with team members across disparate technical and
• Excellent computer skills and experience with MS Office/MS 365 applications

business backgrounds such as R&D, Operations, Finance, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Executive

Management, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Affairs

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

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

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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