Associate Project Manager - Client Services - Bioanalytics

Excellent opportunity for a Associate Project Manager position - remote.

Working as part of the Global Project Management Office (PMO), the Associate Project Manager supports a number of Project Managers (PMs) in all aspects of their work. In this role, the Associate Project Manager will provide internal and external Clients with a central point of contact for projects.

The Associate Project Manager assists the Project Manager and Lead Scientist to manage client and study communication to execute projects against defined milestones, timelines, and financial projections. Independently performs activities related to the project management process by coordinating activities for studies in compliance with appropriate protocol, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and regulatory agency guidelines, in a timely, efficient, and quality manner. This involves use of the appropriate tools to support the successful initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and completion of projects. The individual has a responsibility to work with Project teams to ensure that Client requirements and deadlines are met. As directed by the PM, an Associate Project Manager will assist with study costing, contract requests, financial tracking and reconciliation of projects. In addition, the Associate Project Manager may manage small scale projects in an area of expertise.

The Associate Project Manager will be required to utilize good communication skills to liaise with project teams, departmental management and the Client to ensure effective dissemination of up-to-date project information. Strong interpersonal skills are required as is the ability to negotiate.

The individual will identify and following approval, initiate the introduction of new processes and contribute to development and delivery of internal projects within the PMO. They will also support the day-to-day running of the PMO and publish internal and Client specific KPIs/KRIs.

The post holder will ensure adherence to the SOPs and will be responsible for completion of all relevant documentation.

Essential Job Duties:

Some activities may be taken under the guidance of a Project Manager:

Initiation

* Participates in the on-boarding process of new clients.

* Participates in the Client enquiry / project initiation process. Contribute to the generation of Client specific proposals following the triage process, support associated conference calls and Client visits, focusing on standard projects.

* Understands client and financial services' interactions with the client and processes.

* Reviews project scope for alignment with contract requirements and provides necessary feedback. Where appropriate, supports requests for master service agreements (MSAs), technical / quality agreements and Confidentiality Agreements (CDAs). Ensure the documents …