[Remote] Senior Director of Project Management Multi-omic Services

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Discovery Life Sciences is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials for advancing cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs. They are seeking a Senior Director of Project Management to harmonize project management teams within their Specialty Lab Services, overseeing clinical and scientific project management, and ensuring successful project delivery across multiple business segments.ResponsibilitiesAs a member of the SLS leadership team, contribute to the direction of the SLS business unit growthActing as a project manager with responsibility for large scale projects including services from multiple business units with DiscoveryMonitor revenue of the SLS project management groupOperational Excellence & Harmonization:Facilitate transparent communication, foster collaboration, and ensure shared accountability across Operational Site Leaders, Project Managers, Laboratory Managers, Sample Management, Pathologists, QA and ITDesign and implement a company-wide organizational project management structure in close collaboration with the operational site leadersHarmonize processes for project setup, project monitoring, provision of project deliverables and project closure among the Specialty Lab Services (SLS) unit of Discovery for all assay development, validation and sample testing projects (exploratory projects and prospective clinical trials)Establish and standardize project management frameworks, tools, and best practices across laboratoriesBuild 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 systemsMonitor project performance metrics and continuously improve operational efficiency, quality, and delivery timelinesDefine global rate card items related to project and data management in collaboration with operational leadershipCreate and maintain global training plans for project managersProject Oversight:Oversee a portfolio of complex, multi-site, and multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standardsOrganize and oversee multi-site and multi-business unit project managementProvide escalation support and risk mitigation for high-impact projectsProjection of resource capacity and forecastingAdhere to GCLP, CAP/CLIA and IVDR requirements for the conduct and documentation of projects within clinical trialsConsistently demonstrate a positive, "can-do" and “customer-first” attitudeSupport SLS project management on-site. Consistent and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function of the positionSkillsPhD in natural sciences (biology, biochemistry, medicine or similar field) preferred, OR MS in natural sciences with equivalent work experienceMinimum of 10 Years of experience in clinical trial services with pharma and biotech companies. This includes long-standing experience in prospective clinical trials and companion diagnostics performance studies using immunohistochemistry, genomics, proteomics, or flow cytometry methodologiesWork experience in a regulated environment/quality management system (e.g. GCLP)Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skillsAbility to collaborate and support teams working in different geographic locationsAbility to create, lead, and maintain a highly effective, dedicated, and engaged group of project managers with good team moraleExcellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, time management and documentation skillsDecisiveness and the ability to delegate effectivelyA proactive attitude toward accepting responsibility and driving outcomesAbility to operate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environmentProject Management certification (PMI or similar) preferredFamiliarity with IHC, Molecular Pathology, Flow Cytometry, Genomics, and Proteomics is preferredBenefitsCompetitive salary and benefits package options, includinga free dental, vision package, life insurance, and disability coverage 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, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.).Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications and tuition.Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program.Team-building activities and social events.Company OverviewDiscovery Life Sciences, the Biospecimen and Biomarker Specialists™, is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials integrated with expert multi-omic analytical services to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.conversantbio.com/.