Overview
Freelance Project Coordinator (Life Sciences) – remote (local to Raleigh, NC; occasional onsite meetings required). This is a 1099 project-based role with fluctuating hours. The long-term goal is to grow the position into a full-time opportunity as business expands.
Pay: $35–$45 per hour (based on experience). Location: Remote (must be local to Raleigh, NC). Type: Freelance / Project-Based Contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Primary focus: Support the planning, execution, and tracking of Life Sciences projects, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, on budget, and within scope.
- Coordinate project activities including scheduling meetings, preparing agendas, and documenting action items.
- Maintain and update project documentation, status reports, and tracking tools.
- Liaise between internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders to ensure clear communication and issue resolution.
- Proactively monitor project progress and escalate risks or concerns as needed.
- Assist with budgets, invoices, and resource allocation for project activities.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory guidelines (e.g., GxP, FDA, EMA) and internal processes.
- Contribute to process improvements by identifying and implementing efficiencies in project workflows.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 3–5 years of project coordination or project management experience in Life Sciences (pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or healthcare-related).
- Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables with strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with regulatory environments, clinical development processes, or laboratory operations .
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (Smartsheet strongly preferred; MS Project, Asana, or similar tools also valuable).
- Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- PMP, CAPM, or similar certification preferred but not required.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Structure: 1099 contract role
- Hours: Project-based, will fluctuate based on workload
- Schedule: Standard business hours (EST overlap expected)
- Location: Must be local to Raleigh, NC — occasional onsite meetings required
Job Details
- Seniority level: Associate
- Employment type: Contract
- Job function: Project Management and Administrative
- Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research