Project Manager II - CDx Pharma Services

Project Manager II – CDx Pharma Services

Location: Oro Valley, AZ
Job Type: Contract – 12 months, with possibility of extension
Pay Rate: $40–$45/hour W2 benefits
Work Schedule: Onsite

Job Description

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager II – CDx Pharma Services to play a key role in optimized product delivery and be accountable for all project management aspects of projects ranging from simple to complex.

In this role, you will drive projects and products from the original concept through completion by developing and directing detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource planning, and status reports.

We are looking for a highly autonomous self-starter who exercises independent judgment, proactively resolves challenges, and excels with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-learner and go-getter who takes the initiative to learn, drive projects to completion, and thrive in dynamic environments.

As a trusted advisor, you will translate project needs into tangible outcomes, enabling the organization to use energy and time effectively while quickly responding to changing business needs.

Key Responsibilities
Project Execution & Improvement

• Manage multiple small and large improvement projects, process improvement projects, and other business-related initiatives from initiation through completion.
• Track progress of activities and manage execution of cross-functional plans.

Operations & Compliance

• Facilitate cross-functional interactions to ensure projects are completed within deadlines and in compliance with the service plan.
• Oversee and guide day-to-day activities of sample process flow and accurate reporting of results.

Resource & Data Management

• Maintain data integrity of resource trackers and capacity charts, ensuring projects align with best practices.
• Manage the CAPEX budget.
• Update and maintain dashboards.
• Communicate project reports to stakeholders.

Strategic Best Practices

• Implement and incorporate best practices within the clinical sciences team.
• Foster continuous improvement by ensuring knowledge and experience exchange.

Risk & Requirement Management

• Proactively identify project risks, potential bottlenecks, and delays.
• Challenge assumptions and perform critical path analysis.
• Maintain clear documentation of project requirements.
• Conduct lessons-learned sessions to drive future improvement.

Stakeholder Management

• Engage, influence, and manage a diverse group of stakeholders.
• Ensure all partners are aligned on project goals and deliverables.

Required Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's degree required; Life Sciences preferred.

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in project management within the diagnostic, medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry.
• Experience leading product development or process improvement projects.

Soft Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work through unknowns and ambiguity with a solution-oriented mindset.
• Demonstrated capability in managing diverse, cross-functional stakeholders.
• Highly autonomous, proactive, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and project execution skills.

Technical Proficiency

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Project.
• Proficiency in the Google Suite environment.

Speed & Agility

• Experience with projects or business initiatives that require rapid activity achievement.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification.
• Experience with Scrum/Agile project management methodologies.

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Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a Bachelor's degree, preferably in Life Sciences or a related field?
• Do you have 2–5 years of project management experience within the diagnostic, medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry?
• Do you have experience leading product development, process improvement, or other cross-functional projects?
• Are you proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Project?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $45