Scientific Project Coordinator

Overview LabConnect improves lives by partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and clinical research organizations (CROs) to accelerate the development of new medicines around the world. We are an independent, global, one-stop-shop focused on delivering Central Laboratory Services that are tailor‑made, timely and flexible to meet the evolving study demands of traditional to increasingly complex trials. Additionally, we provide Functional Service Provider (FSP) Solutions, supporting our clients with scientific and technical expertise, acting as an extension of their team, coordinating all laboratory related needs, advising on strategies for lab data collection and providing end-to-end analytical and logistical solutions. The Project Coordinator within FSP Solutions will be responsible for providing operational support to Project Managers and scientific program leaders from the cross-functional translational research and OTR teams for one of our sponsors. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days onsite in Spring House, PA or in Titusville, NJ, and 1–2 days per month travel between sites. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Support the operational management of multiple teams/stakeholders in a fast-paced, cross functional environment for low complexity projects Coordinate agenda, track key actions/decisions, support stakeholders in task completion, collaboration and communication within translational research (TR) teams Support cross-functional planning, budgeting, and resourcing activities while managing Key event maps (KEM) – timeline of costs and events Provide support for strategic biomarker plans for trials (ensure creation and regular updates) Assist with identifying and developing process improvement initiatives Support the delivery of TR status updates Escalate risks and perform proactive risk management Align timelines across drug development path for a project Understand decisions' flow in TR Support TR teams and Project Managers during strategic budget review meetings where early budget read is created Partner with Project Managers, Biomarker and Translational Leaders to oversee budgets, create budget line items and ensure accurate projection to alleviate risks and drive continuous improvement Use technology solutions to support cross-functional translational research/OTR and Biomarker teams MS Teams (Planner, enable team calendar), PPT, One Note, SharePoint, MS Project Portfolio Dashboard (Project view, team membership, milestones, trial timelines, upcoming project/work, budget, etc.) Building capabilities within Planisware, Tableau VizCafe Enable Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and metrics (Tableau) Education and Experience B.A./B.S. in Physical Sciences/Life Sciences or related scientific field required Entry level with some relevant industry experience (more than 2 years) required Some experience managing projects, timelines, budgeting and forecasting preferred Understanding of drug development and clinical trial processes preferred Some sample management, analysis or sample tracking knowledge preferred Proficient with computer literacy – MS Office, MS Project, Smartsheet and SharePoint Demonstrated time management skills and organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize and execute project tasks Excellent interpersonal skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Supervisory Responsibilities: None Physical Demands Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer Prolonged use of computer and headphones for conference calls Communicate effectively via phone, video and email Use hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment Other Considerations Hybrid role, requiring up to 3 days per week on site in Spring House, PA or in Titusville, NJ; other days are remote Ability to work and/or be available for meetings during the East Coast core working hours of 9am – 5pm, with flexibility to accommodate global time zones for meetings Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility) Health Benefits beginning on date of hire PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our workforce. 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