EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences; advanced degree (MS, MBA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of project management experience in the life sciences, medical device and clinical experience preferred.
• Experience developing RUO and IVD assays, including clinical study performance, preferred.
• PMP certification is a plus; Six Sigma certification highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated excellence in project management, including timeline adherence, deliverable tracking, and proactive risk management.
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across matrixed organizations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, presentation, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, commitment to quality, and ability to contribute positively to team culture.
• Self-motivated, curious, and proactive with the ability to be highly resourceful.

• Lead core project teams, conduct regular project meetings, capture action items, supervise assigned deliverables, and provide updates and reports to senior leadership.
• Guide the development, validation, and implementation of assays, aligning them with market needs, regulatory guidelines, and customer requirements.
• Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing Sciences, Quality, Regulatory, Clinical Affairs and Commercial to define project deliverables. Identify potential risks and issues, and develop effective mitigation strategies to maintain compliance, product quality, and project execution.
• Maintain clear communication lines across all teams, providing regular updates on project status and achievements, while resolving barriers to execution to ensure timely completion.
• Proactively manage complex issues in a dynamic, cross-functional environment to support business priorities.