QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacology, ophthalmology, oncology, or related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience in a CRO or preclinical research setting.
• Experience managing sponsor relationships and multi-study portfolios.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent communication and internal client-facing skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong working knowledge of drug discovery and development
• Proficiency in project tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar).
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven mindset.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In perso

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Project Manager / Study Coordinator at this leading CRO specializing in ophthalmology studies, you will oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of sponsor-driven preclinical projects. You’ll serve as the primary liaison between the study director and the preclinical team, ensuring scientific rigor, operational excellence, and timely execution of studies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engagement: Act as the main liaison between study directors and internal study teams. Translate sponsor objectives into executable study plans with the guidance of the Principal Investigator / Study Director.
• Project Proposal Development: Study Outline development and costing assigned projects
• IACUC protocol development: In cooperation with the Study Director
• Timeline & Milestone Management: Develop, schedule and track project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation across multiple concurrent studies.
• CRO Operations: Coordinate study activities with cross-functional teams (animal technicians, pharmacologists, imaging scientists, data analysts).
• Documentation: Ensure Guideline and SOP compliance, assess study documentation, and support data verification, GLP experience a plus
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify operational risks and proactively suggest mitigation strategies.