Associate Project Manager or Project Manager

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Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Hybrid
88K-130K Annually
Senior level
Pharmaceutical
The Role
Serve as primary client contact and study lead, acting as Principal Investigator for GLP studies. Ensure on-time, in-scope delivery, perform data interpretation and reporting for bioanalytical method validation and sample analysis, provide technical guidance to staff, support business development, forecast revenue, and maintain SOPs. Requires expertise in ligand-binding assays (ELISA/MSD) and familiarity with GLP/FDA regulatory standards.
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Smithers PDS LLC (Pharmaceutical Development Services) brings new drugs to market by providing pre-clinical and clinical services for all phases of drug development.  PDS works with customers to develop new methods, validate existing methods, as well as performing the assays necessary to analyze samples from patients on more than 100 clinical trials currently in different phases of the FDA regulated drug approval process.  Our expert scientists perform large molecule bioanalysis, assay development, validation, and sample analysis at our GLP, GCP, and CLIA compliant laboratories.

Smithers PDS is seeking an Associate Project Manager or Project Manager who will be responsible for being the client's primary point of contact and for the overall conduct of the study.  The role ensures deliverables are met on-time, within scope, and within established quality standards.   

This position is classified as exempt and paid on a salary basis.  Exempt employees typically work 40 hours or more to adequately perform their responsibilities. Extended work hours may be necessary to support the business in meeting client deliverable commitments.  Position is generally eligible for a hybrid work schedule with at least three days on-site once all training requirements have been adequately met and proficient performance is consistently demonstrated.

The annualized salary range for an Associate Project Manager or Project Manager position is $87,500 -112,500 or $105,000 - $130,000, respectively.  Experience and qualifications will determine salary and job level.  Smithers PDS offers a comprehensive health insurance package including a choice of 3 medical plans, dental insurance, vision insurance,  401K retirement plan and PTO.

Essential Position Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for client interaction and the conduct of studies.
  • Serve as Principal Investigator for GLP studies
  • Responsible for data interpretation, analysis, and reporting of results for validation and sample analysis of biopharmaceutical products.
  • Support business development activities.
  • Provide technical advice to scientific staff.
  • Experience and knowledge of Ligand-binding assays (ELISA / MSD) applicable to Pharmacokinetic, Biomarker and Immunogenicity studies is required.
  • Must understand contract immunoanalytical business objectives and is expected to be familiar with regulatory, and GLP requirements, FDA guidelines and industry standards for bioanalytical method validation.
  • Knowledge of Watson LIMS a plus.
  • Additional responsibilities include forecast of revenue, preparing and revising SOPs.

    Minimum Qualifications: 

    • B.S. / B.A. degree in Biology or related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the CRO industry; or, advanced degree in Biology or related field and at least 2 years of relevant experience in the CRO industry.
    • Knowledge of GLP regulations and regulatory guidelines.
    • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
    • Strong leadership and excellent organizational skills.
    • Proficient in the use of basic computer applications such as MS Word and Excel.

    Additional Position Requirements:

    • Ability to multi-task and produce quality analysis while working under the pressure of strict deadlines.
    • Proficient in time management and resource planning.
    • Ability to initiate and implement self-development efforts.
    • Ability to effectively interact with clients and regulatory personnel.
    • Ability to make decisions and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
    • Ability to self-direct work priorities.

    Smither PDS does not accept unsolicited third-party candidate introductions, referrals or resumes.  In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, Smithers PDS reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

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    Skills Required

    • B.S./B.A. in Biology or related field with minimum 5 years CRO experience, or advanced degree with at least 2 years of relevant CRO experience.
    • Experience and knowledge of ligand-binding assays (ELISA, MSD) applicable to pharmacokinetic, biomarker, and immunogenicity studies.
    • Knowledge of GLP regulations, FDA guidelines, and industry standards for bioanalytical method validation.
    • Ability to serve as Principal Investigator for GLP studies.
    • Experience in data interpretation, analysis, and reporting for validation and sample analysis of biopharmaceutical products.
    • Understanding of contract immunoanalytical business objectives and client-facing project conduct.
    • Experience preparing and revising SOPs and forecasting project revenue.
    • Strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, time management, and resource planning.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
    • Proficiency with basic computer applications such as MS Word and Excel.
    • Ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines, make decisions, and work with minimal supervision.
    • Provide technical advice to scientific staff and support business development activities.
    • Knowledge of Watson LIMS.
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    The Company
    HQ: Akron, OH
    783 Employees
    Year Founded: 2005

    What We Do

    Our team helps medical device and pharmaceutical product manufacturers bring innovative, compliant and highly effective products to market with world-class expertise and extensive, independent testing capabilities at accredited facilities in the UK and USA. Our experienced medical device and extractables and leachables (E&L) testing teams will provide advice, guidance and recommendations as well as delivering test data to help you demonstrate compliance to regulatory guidance or specifications set out by the FDA, EMA, MHRA, USP, ASTM and ISO. Smithers also supports the pharmaceutical industry and the development of biologics and vaccines from discovery through phase IV, with expertise that includes bioassays and high sensitivity assays. Our scientists have expertise in large molecule bioanalysis assay development, validation, and sample analysis.

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