Senior Project Manager, Central Laboratory - Eurofins - Lancaster, PA

Eurofins Central Laboratory is a dynamic, rapidly growing organization that offers global laboratory services to support pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries with a full range of central laboratory services. We also provide comprehensive support in Biomarkers, Microbiology Testing in Clinical Trials and specialist Bio analytical services. Our labs are located in The Netherlands (EU), U.S., Singapore, China and India and we work with standardized partners in South Africa, India, Japan, Argentina and Australia.

Eurofins Central Laboratory division works for pharmaceutical companies (sponsors), managing the performance of clinical trials. In a clinical trial patients receive the recently developed drug in different concentrations. In order to determine the effect of these drugs, blood and urine samples are taken from these patients and sent to one of the Eurofins labs for analyses. The lab results are sent to doctors (investigators) to inform them on the patient’s health and the effect of the drug.

Eurofins Central Laboratory has a current opening as a S enior Project Manager, Central Laboratory for their Lancaster, PA facility.

Job Description

Position Title

Senior Project Manager, Central Laboratory

Location : Home Based, Client Based, or at a Central Laboratory Facility

Purpose of the Job and Expected Outcome

To deliver an industry superior sponsor-experience and project performance (time, quality/level of service

and cost of awarded projects) that exceed the clients’ expectations and specifications. To oversee and

coordinate all internal and external activities to ensure the smooth, timely and accurate flow of information

required to meet the purpose of the role. To strengthen the client relationship and support business

growth from repeat business.

Key Accountabilities

Take lead accountability for a portfolio of projects for client, or within a specified therapeutic area.

Supervise/Mentor a team of two to five Project Managers each with their own suite of studies to manage.

Consult and provide operational input into quotes / proposal to ensure capabilities and client needs are aligned.

Check scope of work and budget accurately reflect protocol and documented client expectations at all times. Initiate change request/amend project (specs, budget, contract) with client, proposal team and sales rep for any deviations, keeping all documentations consistent throughout.

Define project milestones and check project performance against plan, from signed contract (budget approved) to invoice paid.

Control the project is conducted in accordance with set global standards and procedures.Control budget of assigned studies. External: track budget to burn, and revenue recognition/invoicing. Internal: make accurate activity and revenues forecasts.

Keep self-explanatory, complete and accurate study files at all times to pass prevailing regulatory

inspections (during or after the study) and support successful client and internal audits.

Monitor project performance against contract (specs, time and spend) and initiate/follow through

relevant remedial actions and changes in specification/SOW, budget and contract, escalating if

necessary. Ensure study file is updated and formal client approval exists.

Reconcile and document client interactions from various sources (phone, email, meetings, etc).

Act as backup PM for colleagues on other global projects during their absence.

Position Specifications and Requirements

Experience

Minimum 4 years of Project Management in complex project service industries.

Minimum 4 years relevant clinical project experience with a CRO or Sponsor organization.

Proven track record of successful client interaction

Education

A Master’s degree in healthcare/life sciences or Business. A Bachelor degree in healthcare/life

sciences (laboratory or clinical services preferred) along with significant industry experience is

also considered acceptable.

Other

A proven track record of strong customer focus, driven by quality and exceptional level of service

Possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to assimilate and rationalize large

volumes of information and determine best course of action.

Energetic, enthusiastic person with a flexible and dynamic work ethic.

Fluent in English, other languages of operating sites and global clients of advantage.

> 20 % travel to meet assigned sponsors, attend investigator meetings, bid defenses, and other

client, sales or company meetings as may be deemed necessary from time to time.

Prolonged sitting or usage of computer systems ( >50% time)

Eurofins Central Laboratory offers excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid personal time off (PTO), and dental and vision options.

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.