Project Manager

Job Description

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

Pay range: $88,750 - $159,850 / 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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

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:

• Bachelor’s degree (Life Science, Business, Customer Relations or related field, or equivalent combination of education and extensive relevant experience) 
• 3–5+ 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) 

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