Project Manager

Project Manager - Secaucus NJ Monday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay range: $88750 - $159850 / year

Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills training experience education and where applicable certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Successful candidates may be eligible to receive annual performance bonus compensation.

Benefits information:
We are proud to offer best-in-class benefits and programs to support employees and their families in living healthy happy lives. Our pay and benefit plans have been designed to promote employee health in all respects physical financial and developmental. Depending on whether it is a part-time or full-time position some of the benefits offered may include:

• Day 1 Medical supplemental health dental & vision for FT employees who work 30 hours
• Best-in-class well-being programs
• Annual no-cost health assessment program Blueprint for Wellness
• healthyMINDS mental health program
• Vacation and Health/Flex Time
• 6 Holidays plus 1 MyDay off
• FinFit financial coaching and services
• 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Life and disability insurance plus buy-up option
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Annual incentive plans
• Matching gifts program
• Education assistance through MyQuest for Education
• Career advancement opportunities

• and so much more!

  The Manager Project Management Medical Affairs leads cross-functional planning execution and oversight of key Medical Affairs initiatives. This role drives strategic alignment through Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development budget management and process optimization. The position partners with internal stakeholders across clinical commercial R&D finance and market access teams to ensure initiatives are delivered on time within scope and aligned with enterprise priorities. The Manager also leads continuous improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency visibility and collaboration across Medical Affairs.

Primary Responsibilities:

Budget Management

• Lead departmental budget planning tracking and forecasting activities.
• Facilitate monthly budget review meetings to ensure alignment with financial targets and enterprise priorities.
• Optimize allocation of financial resources based on strategic objectives and team capacity.

Strategic Planning

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and align the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) with enterprise strategic objectives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and leadership reviews to ensure alignment prioritization and approval of key initiatives.
• Establish and maintain processes to monitor AOP execution track progress against milestones and identify risks or required adjustments.
• Support Medical Affairs functions in developing and executing tactical plans aligned with departmental and enterprise objectives.
• Operational Excellence and Process Improvement
• Lead the organization and facilitation of Medical Affairs meetings including in-person sessions.
• Manage monthly departmental check-in meetings with senior leadership.
• Develop and maintain Smartsheet trackers to support Medical Affairs functions and improve visibility across projects initiatives and deliverables.
• Lead process improvements across the idea-to-market lifecycle by conducting gap assessments defining solutions and implementing processes that engage Medical Scientific and Payor Access teams at appropriate stage gates within project planning.
• Maintain departmental T&E request and approval tracking processes ensuring alignment with business priorities and budget.

Project Management

• Lead and execute high-impact cross-functional projects supporting Medical Affairs and key internal stakeholders.
• Define project scope timelines deliverables and success metrics.
• Proactively identify risks manage dependencies and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes.

Areas of Competency:

• Strategic mindset with demonstrated ability to translate business objectives into actionable plans.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Advanced project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Change management and process improvement mindset.
• Financial acumen related to budgeting and forecasting.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors degree (Life Science Business Customer Relations or related field or equivalent combination of education and extensive relevant experience)
• 35 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Project management certification preferred.
• Proficiency with project management tools.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong understanding of Medical Affairs preferred.
• Experience with budget management preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• QMS Bronze Certification (Required)

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

Knowledge:

• Broad understanding of the laboratory business and its service requirements
• Strong Understanding of our Laboratory Products and Services to include:
• Information Technology knowledge to include: Quanum experience and Interface exposure.
• Pre-analytical analytical and post-analytical process understanding including specimen requirements and processes.

Skills:

• Direct customer contact skills.
• Proven Project Management Skills
• Excellent interpersonal customer service and communication skills including the ability to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated effective strong writing and composition skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrated Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to develop appropriate resolutions.
• Strong effective presentation skills in group setting.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and create change.
• Action Oriented.
• Customer Focused.
• Functional / Technical Skills.
• Decision Quality.
• Interpersonal Savvy.
• Composure.
• Strong PC and QLS system skills including experience with word processing spreadsheet and database applications (MS Word Power Point Excel Access)