R&D OPS - Reporting Project Manager

Job Description: The position is 50% Onsite

Responsibilities
Works closely with the Translational asset lead/scientists and is a partner in ensuring samples are collected and processed according to protocol
Acts as liaison between internal and external functions, e.g., clinical, biomarker ops, and data management
Immediately identifies issues and follows through remedial actions
Acts as an Alliance Manager and actively manages specialty vendors/CROs in ensuring timely data generation and receipt
Manages select smaller scale projects/workstreams and drives meetings, agendas.
Manages and communicates deadlines, risks, and escalates where appropriate
Manages collaborative tools used within the Team including sharepoint
Provides support to the immediate program management and ops team (as needed)
Responsible for contracts and budgets where appropriate

Skills Experience
Proven experience managing large, complex clinical studies/sample management
Ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally) with both technical and non-technical parties
Bachelor/Technical degree or equivalent required. Master's degree a plus
Experience working with large inventories in Excel and Smartsheets
Experience working with R&D in Pharmaceuticals or Translational Medicine
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