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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 will be responsible for providing operational oversight and support for outsourced analytical testing in ADA and PK bioanalysis. Support will include monitoring timelines, managing documentation and contracts, maintaining tracking logs, working with external vendor partners, facilitating communications, and participating in all aspects of a study life cycle from initiation to closure.
This is a fully remote role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage analytical method support documentation including dosing documents, reagent qualifications, reagent expiry extensions, and bioanalytical reports.
- Manage study timelines and monitor scheduling and conduct of bioanalytical testing to ensure alignment with data transfer deliverable requirements.
- Assist with monitoring outsourced bioanalytical method performance and identifying analytical trends.
- Communicate project updates and issues to cross functional teams including scientific project managers, internal scientists, CRO staff and operational teams.
- Manage and lead recurring cross-functional meeting series.
- Assist in facilitating contracts with external suppliers.
- Support shipping and reagent requests.
- Maintain trackers related to issues and program-specific information.
- Support sample disposition requests.
- Contribute to the maintenance of external collaboration sites.
- Manage logistics for new clinical study initiation.
- Participate in and/or lead operational process improvements.
- B.S. in Life Sciences or related field. Master's degree and/or associate’s degree may be considered with different levels of work experience.
- 4 years of industry-relevant project and/or laboratory management experience required.
- 1-3 years of Large Molecule PK/ADA/NAb Bioanalytical bench experience preferred (validation experience in the laboratory is a plus).
- Experience working with vendors/service providers preferred.
- Ability to work Monday - Friday, Pacific Coast Hours, with occasional meetings later in the day.
- Demonstrated project and timeline management skills.
- Solid organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to develop and follow processes.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in both strong team collaboration and technical writing.
- Understanding of clinical trial processes.
- Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and/or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
- Strong computer literacy, including word processing, SharePoint, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team matrix environment.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the occupant is regularly required to:
- 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.
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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To learn more about equal employment opportunity, please view the posters here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters
LabConnect also prioritizes the privacy and security of your personal data. All candidate information is handled in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To learn more, please review our Privacy Notice on our website, by navigating to https://www.labconnect.com/
If you need assistance to complete your job application, search for a job opening, or submit an online application at LabConnect, please email talent@labconnect.com or call +1 (423) 722-3155.
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 will be responsible for providing operational oversight and support for outsourced analytical testing in ADA and PK bioanalysis. Support will include monitoring timelines, managing documentation and contracts, maintaining tracking logs, working with external vendor partners, facilitating communications, and participating in all aspects of a study life cycle from initiation to closure.
This is a fully remote role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage analytical method support documentation including dosing documents, reagent qualifications, reagent expiry extensions, and bioanalytical reports.
- Manage study timelines and monitor scheduling and conduct of bioanalytical testing to ensure alignment with data transfer deliverable requirements.
- Assist with monitoring outsourced bioanalytical method performance and identifying analytical trends.
- Communicate project updates and issues to cross functional teams including scientific project managers, internal scientists, CRO staff and operational teams.
- Manage and lead recurring cross-functional meeting series.
- Assist in facilitating contracts with external suppliers.
- Support shipping and reagent requests.
- Maintain trackers related to issues and program-specific information.
- Support sample disposition requests.
- Contribute to the maintenance of external collaboration sites.
- Manage logistics for new clinical study initiation.
- Participate in and/or lead operational process improvements.
- B.S. in Life Sciences or related field. Master's degree and/or associate’s degree may be considered with different levels of work experience.
- 4 years of industry-relevant project and/or laboratory management experience required.
- 1-3 years of Large Molecule PK/ADA/NAb Bioanalytical bench experience preferred (validation experience in the laboratory is a plus).
- Experience working with vendors/service providers preferred.
- Ability to work Monday - Friday, Pacific Coast Hours, with occasional meetings later in the day.
- Demonstrated project and timeline management skills.
- Solid organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to develop and follow processes.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in both strong team collaboration and technical writing.
- Understanding of clinical trial processes.
- Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and/or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
- Strong computer literacy, including word processing, SharePoint, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team matrix environment.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the occupant is regularly required to:
- 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.
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. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To learn more about equal employment opportunity, please view the posters here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters
LabConnect also prioritizes the privacy and security of your personal data. All candidate information is handled in accordance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To learn more, please review our Privacy Notice on our website, by navigating to https://www.labconnect.com/
If you need assistance to complete your job application, search for a job opening, or submit an online application at LabConnect, please email talent@labconnect.com or call +1 (423) 722-3155.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in scientific project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in a life science, chemistry, or engineering discipline
- Demonstrated experience managing cross-functional scientific or research project teams
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred
- Knowledge of GCP, GLP, or FDA regulatory frameworks relevant to the research area
- Strong written communication skills for scientific reports, protocols, and stakeholder updates
Tips for Your Scientific Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Biotech, pharma, and academic labs each expect different emphasis on your resume. Highlight GLP or GCP compliance for pharma roles, grant management and publication records for academic positions, and FDA submission experience for medical device openings.
Certify your project management credentials
A PMP or CAPM certification signals cross-functional fluency that scientific project manager hiring managers look for. If you're managing clinical studies, adding a Clinical Research Associate credential strengthens your application considerably for regulated-industry roles.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists scientific project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify your cross-functional leadership
Scientific project managers are evaluated on their ability to align scientists, regulatory teams, and business stakeholders. Show specific examples of coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, hitting milestone deadlines, or managing budget variances on research programs in your resume bullets.
Prep for scientific depth in interviews
Expect interviewers to probe your understanding of the science behind the projects you've managed. Review the therapeutic area, assay types, or research methods relevant to the role so you can discuss scope changes or technical risks intelligently, not just at a process level.
Negotiate using milestone-based framing
When discussing compensation, tie your ask to the value of program milestones you've delivered, such as IND filings, Phase transitions, or regulatory clearances. This framing resonates with scientific organizations and shifts the conversation from market averages to demonstrated impact.
Scientific Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most scientific project managers?
The most active employers for scientific project managers right now are ALLEN INSTITUTE, LabConnect, and Meridial, and the most openings are in California, Washington, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated at pharmaceutical companies, contract research organizations, and large academic medical centers.
How many scientific project manager jobs are remote?
About 75% of scientific project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability depends heavily on the type of work. Roles focused on regulatory submissions, program reporting, and pipeline planning tend to offer more remote flexibility, while positions tied to active lab programs or clinical site oversight typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a scientific project manager?
Start with a degree in a life science, engineering, or related technical field, then gain hands-on experience contributing to research or product development projects. Build formal project management skills by earning a PMP or similar credential. Move into coordination roles within a lab, CRO, or biotech company, taking on increasing responsibility for timelines, budgets, and cross-functional team alignment until you can own a full program.
Can you get hired as a scientific project manager with limited experience?
Yes, entry points exist through research associate, lab coordinator, or clinical study coordinator roles where you gain project exposure before moving into a formal management title. Demonstrating that you've owned a deliverable, coordinated across teams, or managed a timeline, even informally, matters more than years in a titled role. A project management certification can offset a shorter work history in competitive applicant pools.
What does the scientific project manager interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call focused on your technical background and program experience, followed by a panel interview with scientists, regulatory staff, and sometimes a business lead. Expect scenario-based questions about how you've handled scope changes, resource conflicts, or missed milestones. Some employers assign a case study asking you to build out a mock project plan or assess a research program's risks and timeline.
Where can I find and apply to scientific project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to scientific project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. The listings cover roles in biotech, pharma, medical devices, and research institutions at a range of experience levels. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing.
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