Senior Scientific Project Manager

LabConnect LLC; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm is seeking a Senior Scientific Project Manager in Cambridge. This role involves project management and oversight for analytical testing and method development, collaborating with teams to meet study requirements. Candidates must possess a relevant degree, project management skills, and experience in drug development. The position is remote but requires proximity to Cambridge for meetings, offering a chance to impact patients' lives globally.

Benefits

People First culture

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience for Scientific Project Manager or 5-6 years for Senior Scientific Project Manager required.
• Experience with method development, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working in Oncology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead contracting with third-party lab service providers.
• Manage critical reagent supply and sample analysis.
• Track and reconcile sample testing.

Skills

Project management oversight

Analytical testing experience

Communication skills

Bioanalysis knowledge

Attention to detail

Regulatory knowledge (GLP/GCP)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Project

Smartsheet

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

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.

Role Overview

The (Senior) 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 assays such 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 be able 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.

What will you do?

• 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.

What will you bring to the table?

• 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
• Experience with method development, validation and troubleshooting
• Extensive knowledge and experience in bioanalysis within regulatory environments (GLP/GCP) to include experience with PK/ADA and/or biomarker analysis
• Experience working in Oncology is preferred
• PMP certified and formal change management training strongly preferred
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, including MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Smartsheet and SharePoint
• Strong planning, attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Hours, Location, Travel

• For UK candidates:
  
  • this position will be remote with the ability to come into the office as needed for meetings
  • Candidates must be within a commutable proximity to Cambridge, UK.

Join our team and discover how your work can impact patients' lives around the world!

Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love

• We truly live our values:People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology DrivenandAccountability Always
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a passionate and growing team
• Strong communication and collaboration within a smaller sized team
• Access to tools and resources that empower you to excel in your role

In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with enriching career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

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