Project Manager (with QC Analytical Science)

Role description:

Arcadis is seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong Quality Control (QC) Analytical Sciences expertise to support project planning, execution, and analytical activities within a regulated biopharmaceutical environment. This individual will manage project timelines, milestones, risks, KPIs, and deliverables while serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in bioanalytical techniques and analytical method transfer and validation. The ideal candidate will combine strong project management capabilities with hands-on scientific expertise in QC analytical testing and bioanalytical methodologies.

Role accountabilities:

• Support the development and execution of project plans, project strategy, timelines, milestones, and deliverables within QC Analytical Sciences.
• Coordinate QC project meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, documenting meeting minutes, and following up on action items.
• Manage, track, and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including project timelines, milestones, deliverables, risks, and escalations.
• Monitor project timelines to ensure functional deliverables are completed on schedule and in accordance with applicable quality standards.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and escalate project risks, barriers, and critical decisions to site leadership and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to develop contingency plans when required.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in bioanalytical techniques, including cell-based assays, ELISA, qPCR, and flow cytometry.
• Lead and support analytical method transfer, validation, characterization, and routine testing activities.
• Support testing of in-process, final product, and stability samples.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to team members across multiple complex QC test methods, processes, and procedures.
• Independently develop, author, review, and execute analytical methods, protocols, reports, and other technical documentation.
• Ensure documentation and analytical activities are performed in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, quality standards, and corporate guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, preferably in a scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Demonstrated scientific knowledge across a broad range of bioanalytical techniques, including cell-based assays, ELISA, qPCR, and flow cytometry.
• Deep expertise in the characterization, validation, transfer, and execution of bioanalytical methods.
• Experience working within QC Analytical Sciences, bioanalytical testing, or a related regulated laboratory environment.
• Experience managing project timelines, milestones, deliverables, KPIs, risks, and stakeholder communications.
• Demonstrated ability to independently develop and execute technical protocols, methods, reports, and other controlled documentation.
• Strong communication, organizational, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide legal US work authorization documents required. Will consider US domestic travelers and relocation.