Project Manager - Site based, Branford, CT

We are looking for a self-motivated candidate to join the Evotec Sample Management team as a Project Manager at the Branford, CT site. The purpose of this position is to manage client interactions and advocate for the client internally to ensure deliverables are met. As part of the Sample Management project management team, the qualified individual will participate in the development of a growing operation. The position requires a highly motivated individual with attention to detail, strong communication skills and the ability to work in a high demand environment.

Note: Site based role, we are open to some home working, 2 days per week, subject to change due to requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assume primary responsibility for the data entry and to tracking sheets used to record work performed and generation of monthly client invoices with input from multiple stakeholders
• Accomplish project goals and objectives on time while meeting revenue, margin and budget targets
• Keeps project team informed of the status of client accounts, issues, plans and meetings and maintains client contact commensurate with needs; arranges policy meetings with clients at suitable intervals
• Produce e-mails, letters, presentations, spreadsheets, agendas and minutes when necessary
• Oversee the sourcing and procurement of compound samples.  
• Work with clients, operations, IT and Informatics/software development to support client work
• Communicate client requests with operations team, IT and Informatics/software developers to support client work
• Plan and report project progress in meetings and review and submit written reports to customers and management  
• Work closely with the Finance team to track and report project revenue, expenses, gross margin and, ensuring correct and timely invoicing to customer
• Maintain complete and accurate records of all customer interactions. 
• Collaborate with Operations group to develop and implement improvements to CM planning, activities, and deliverables 

Required Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated record of achievement in project management with experience in life sciences, drug discovery or related field preferred
• Training and experience managing external contracts and customers
• Demonstrated knowledge of government contracting is a significant plus
• Collaboration and interpersonal skills to work effectively across functions, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have a track record of efficient time management with the ability to manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated record of achievement evidenced by knowledge of terminology and concepts used in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Optional: experience with Titian Mosaic or other Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) systems
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint
• Other duties as assigned may be required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, cooperative and reliable
• The ability to adapt to changing demands whilst operating under pressure to deadlines
• The ability to work accurately and with attention to detail
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with other scientific staff
• Able to work well independently, and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Ability to repeatedly lift and bend with the ability to lift to 50lbs over head when needed
• Ability to maintain excellent laboratory records
• Computer proficiency

Education and experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a life science field preferred
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in life sciences, drug discovery or related field
• A minimum of 2 years client facing project management in life sciences or related field

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Federal contractors are required to maintain a drug-free workplace as mandated by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. This federal requirement supersedes state laws that permit the use of cannabis.

Evotec (US) Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, age, disability, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.