VP, Global Project Management

Job Description

About Discovery Life Sciences:

Discovery Life Sciences (Discovery) is a trusted provider of genomic, bioanalytic and biospecimen services to thousands of customers across the United States and around the world. Leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions trust us to quickly deliver high-quality biospecimens and reliable, reproducible biomarker data, to support discovery, translational, and clinical research.

Position Summary:

The Vice President, Project Management Office (PMO) will lead project management teams within Specialty Lab Services (SLS), which include IHC, Molecular Pathology, Genomics, Proteomics, and Flow Cytometry. The Vice President of Project Management plays a key role in overseeing clinical and scientific project management teams within the business, creating and harmonizing project management processes across laboratories, overseeing multi-business and multi-site projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and driving streamlined and successful project management across SLS. This position requires a deep understanding of the scientific capabilities within SLS and strong collaboration across teams to deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Why Join Us:

At Discovery, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented project team and make a significant impact on the growth and success of a pioneering company in the biotech and life sciences industry. We offer a collaborative and innovative work environment, competitive compensation, and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to improving patient outcomes globally.

Must-Have Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):

BS/MS in natural sciences with equivalent work experience OR PhD in natural sciences (biology, biochemistry, medicine or similar) preferred

Project Management certification (PMI or similar) preferred

Minimum of 10 Years of experience in clinical trial services with pharma and biotech companies

Work experience in a regulated environment/quality management system (e.g. GCLP)

Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.

Ability to collaborate and support teams working in different geographic locations

Ability to create, lead, and maintain a highly effective, dedicated, and engaged group of project managers with good team morale

Excellent organizational, leadership, interpersonal, problem-solving, time management and documentation skills

Decisiveness and the ability to delegate effectively

Familiarity with IHC, Molecular Pathology, Flow Cytometry, Genomics, and Proteomics is preferred

A proactive attitude toward accepting responsibility and driving outcomes

Ability to operate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Meticulous attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments

Ability to handle highly dynamic situations and changing priorities with ease while maintaining a positive and productive attitude

Must have advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly with Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Key Responsibilities:

As a member of the SLS leadership team, contribute to the direction of the SLS business unit growth

Monitor revenue and profitability of the SLS project management group

Strategic Leadership:

Lead and develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary project management organization across clinical and scientific domains

Set strategic direction for project governance, methodology, and resource planning within SLS

Partner with senior leaders to align project initiatives with business goals and scientific priorities

Operational Excellence & Harmonization:

Facilitate transparent communication, foster collaboration, and ensure shared accountability across Operational Site Leaders, Project Managers, Laboratory Managers, Sample Management, Pathologists, QA and IT

Design and implement a company-wide organizational project management structure in close collaboration with the operational site leaders

Harmonize processes for project setup, project monitoring, provision of project deliverables and project closure among the Specialty Lab Services (SLS) unit of Discovery for all sample testing projects (exploratory projects and prospective clinical trials) as well as post approval services

Establish and standardize project management frameworks, tools, and best practices across laboratories

Build joint infrastructure tools for project management, which include required interfaces of project managers to the LIMS Systems, project management and resource management software or document management systems

Monitor project performance metrics and continuously improve operational efficiency, quality, and delivery timelines

Project Oversight:

Oversee a portfolio of complex, multi-site, and multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, regulatory requirements, and internal quality standards

Organize and oversee multi-site and multi-business unit project management

Provide escalation support and risk mitigation for high-impact projects

Create and maintain training plans for project managers

Contribute to the pricing structure for project management activities within projects within global rate cards and quotes

Projection of resource capacity and forecasting

Adhere to GCLP, CAP/CLIA and IVDR requirements for the conduct and documentation of projects within clinical trials

Consistently demonstrate a positive, "can-do" and “customer-first” attitude

Client Management:

Maintain strong relationships with customers with the goal of becoming a trusted partner

Serve as key point of contact for strategic clients, ensuring transparency, responsiveness, and high satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle

Partner with commercial and operational teams to align project delivery with client goals, contractual commitments, and timelines

Participate in customer audits representing project management related items

Proactively identify opportunities to expand client relationships and improve service delivery

Talent Development & Culture:

Contribute to building a culture that embraces scientific excellence, urgency, partnerships with key stakeholders, continuous learning and improvement, increasing technical skill and proactive participation in personal and professional growth

Maintain professional and courteous interactions with co-workers, clients, and others at Discovery

Support SLS project management on-site. Consistent and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function of the position

Compensation and Benefits:

Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Your annual salary is only one part of your total compensation package. Other benefits:

Competitive salary and benefits package options include free medical, dental, vision, life, and disability which start on your first day of employment!

401(k) match program which starts on your first day of employment

Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, your BIRTHDAY, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.)

Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications.

Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity

Team-building activities and social events

Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program

Location and work hours:

Must be located near or willing to relocate to Pennsylvania, Alabama, or Germany.

Discovery encourages executives to have an onsite presence for meetings and collaboration as often as possible. Executives located near company office locations will have the flexibility to work remotely as needed.

We are actively seeking motivated, dedicated individuals like you to join our thriving organization. As a leader in our industry, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success.

Visit dls.com/careers for more details.

Full-time