VP, Global Project Management

• BS/MS in natural sciences with equivalent work experience OR PhD in natural sciences (biology, biochemistry, medicine or similar) preferred
• Project Management certification (PMI or similar) preferred
• Minimum of 10 Years of experience in clinical trial services with pharma and biotech companies
• Work experience in a regulated environment/quality management system (e.g. GCLP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to collaborate and support teams working in different geographic locations
• Ability to create, lead, and maintain a highly effective, dedicated, and engaged group of project managers with good team morale
• Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, time management and documentation skills
• Decisiveness and the ability to delegate effectively
• Familiarity with IHC, Molecular Pathology, Flow Cytometry, Genomics, and Proteomics is preferred
• A proactive attitude toward accepting responsibility and driving outcomes
• Ability to operate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Ability to handle highly dynamic situations and changing priorities with ease while maintaining a positive and productive attitude
• Must have advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• As a member of the SLS leadership team, contribute to the direction of the SLS business unit growth
• Monitor revenue and profitability of the SLS project management group
• Strategic Leadership:

• Lead and develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary project management organization across clinical and scientific domains
• Set strategic direction for project governance, methodology, and resource planning within SLS
• Partner with senior leaders to align project initiatives with business goals and scientific priorities
• Operational Excellence & Harmonization:

• Facilitate transparent communication, foster collaboration, and ensure shared accountability across Operational Site Leaders, Project Managers, Laboratory Managers, Sample Management, Pathologists, QA and IT
• Design and implement a company-wide organizational project management structure in close collaboration with the operational site leaders
• Harmonize processes for project setup, project monitoring, provision of project deliverables and project closure among the Specialty Lab Services (SLS) unit of Discovery for all sample testing projects (exploratory projects and prospective clinical trials) as well as post approval services
• Establish and standardize project management frameworks, tools, and best practices across laboratories
• Build joint infrastructure tools for project management, which include required interfaces of project managers to the LIMS Systems, project management and resource management software or document management systems
• Monitor project performance metrics and continuously improve operational efficiency, quality, and delivery timelines
• Project Oversight:

• Oversee a portfolio of complex, multi-site, and multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards
• Organize and oversee multi-site and multi-business unit project management
• Provide escalation support and risk mitigation for high-impact projects
• Create and maintain training plans for project managers
• Contribute to the pricing structure for project management activities within projects within global rate cards and quotes
• Projection of resource capacity and forecasting
• Adhere to GCLP, CAP/CLIA and IVDR requirements for the conduct and documentation of projects within clinical trials
• Consistently demonstrate a positive, "can-do" and “customer-first” attitude
• Client Management:

• Maintain strong relationships with customers with the goal of becoming a trusted partner
• Serve as key point of contact for strategic clients, ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and high satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to align project delivery with client goals, contractual commitments, and timelines
• Participate in customer audits representing project management related items
• Proactively identify opportunities to expand client relationships and improve service delivery
• Talent Development & Culture:

• Contribute to building a culture that embraces scientific excellence, urgency, partnerships with key stakeholders, continuous learning and improvement, increasing technical skill and proactive participation in personal and professional growth
• Maintain professional and courteous interactions with co-workers, clients, and others at Discovery
• Support SLS project management on-site. Consistent and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function of the position

• Competitive salary and benefits package options include free medical, dental, vision, life, and disability which start on your first day of employment!
• 401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment
• Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, your BIRTHDAY, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.)
• Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity
• Team-building activities and social events
• Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program

• Must be located near or willing to relocate to Pennsylvania, Alabama, or Germany.
• Discovery encourages executives to have an onsite presence for meetings and collaboration as often as possible. Executives located near company office locations will have the flexibility to work remotely as needed.

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