Project Manager II - CDx Pharma Services- #26-22868

Job TitleWe are looking for a highly autonomous self-starter who exercises independent judgment, proactively resolves challenges, and excels with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-learner and go-getter who takes the initiative to learn, drive projects to completion, and thrive in dynamic environments. As a trusted advisor, you will translate project needs into tangible outcomes, enabling the organization to use energy and time effectively while quickly responding to changing business needs.Key ResponsibilitiesProject Execution & Improvement: Manage multiple small and large improvement projects, process improvement projects, and other business-related initiatives from initiation through completion.

Track progress of activities and manage execution of cross-functional plans.Operations & Compliance: Facilitate cross-functional interactions to ensure projects are completed within deadlines and in compliance with the service plan. Oversee and guide day-to-day activities of sample process flow and accurate reporting of results.Resource & Data Management: Responsible for the data integrity of resource trackers and capacity charts, ensuring projects align with best practices. Manage the CAPEX budget, update/maintain dashboards, and communicate project reports to stakeholders.Strategic Best Practices: Implement and pull in best practices within the clinical sciences team; foster continuous improvement by ensuring knowledge and experience exchange.Risk & Requirement Management: Proactively identify project risks, potential bottlenecks, or delays; challenge assumptions, and perform critical path analysis.

Maintain clear documentation of project requirements and conduct "lessons learned" sessions to drive future improvement.Stakeholder Management: Engage, influence, and manage a diverse group of stakeholders, ensuring all partners are aligned on project goals and deliverables.Top Skills, Experience, and EducationRequired QualificationsEducation: Bachelor's degree (Life sciences preferred)Experience: 2-5 years of experience in project management within the diagnostic, medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry, leading product development or process improvement projects.Soft Skills & Attributes: Exceptional communication and organization skills. Proven ability to work through unknowns and ambiguity with a solution-oriented mindset. Demonstrated capability in managing diverse, cross-functional stakeholders.Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), including MS Project.

Proficiency in the Google Suite environment.Speed & Agility: Experience with projects or business initiatives that require rapid activity achievement.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced Education: Master's degreeCertification: PMP (Project Management Professional) certificationMethodology Experience: Experience with Scrum/Agile project management methodologies