Clinical Science Program Specialist

We are seeking a Clinical Science Program Specialist to support clinical testing and laboratory services projects within a fast-paced pharmaceutical and diagnostic environment. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for pharmaceutical clients while coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of clinical studies and testing programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple clinical testing and laboratory services projects from initiation through completion under the guidance of a Program Manager.
• Serve as the primary contact for pharmaceutical clients and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Develop project plans and coordinate timelines across multiple functional teams.
• Track project milestones, identify risks, bottlenecks, and delays, and proactively drive resolutions.
• Oversee day-to-day sample processing workflows and ensure accurate reporting of clinical study results.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure project deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Collaborate with internal teams, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), site investigators, and external stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings, prepare agendas, document meeting minutes, and communicate action items.
• Track, maintain, and communicate project status reports and clinical study data to clients.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote best practices across the clinical sciences team.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Life Sciences degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in project coordination, clinical trial coordination, or project management within a regulated environment.
• Experience in the CRO, pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
• Exposure to clinical studies and regulated documentation.
• Experience managing projects with aggressive timelines and milestone-driven deliverables.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard Project Management (PMI) methodologies.
• Experience with clinical trial management processes.
• Understanding of biospecimen/sample management and clinical testing workflows.
• Experience supporting companion diagnostics (CDx) or diagnostic development programs.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and diagnostic industry practices.

What We're Looking For

A highly organized, client-focused professional who can manage multiple priorities, coordinate cross-functional teams, and successfully drive clinical projects from initiation to completion in a regulated environment.