We are seeking a highly organized and driven Associate Project Manager to support strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations within a fast-growing life sciences organization. In this role, you will partner directly with leadership and collaborate across multiple cross-functional teams to coordinate projects, improve processes, manage documentation, and drive operational excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career project manager looking to expand their experience in a cutting-edge scientific environment. You will gain exposure to complex business initiatives, process improvement efforts, and leadership-driven projects while working alongside scientific and operational teams.

• Develop, maintain, and update project plans to ensure initiatives remain on track, on time, and within scope.
• Manage timelines, milestones, deliverables, and dependencies across multiple concurrent projects.
• Coordinate activities among cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment, accountability, and clear communication.
• Create and maintain workflow diagrams and process maps that document current and future-state operations.
• Update and manage Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and operational documentation.
• Design and maintain project tracking tools, dashboards, and reporting systems.
• Analyze project and operational data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Prepare status reports, risk assessments, and executive-level project updates.
• Support SKU setup and maintenance activities within internal systems and databases.
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and support implementation of process enhancements.
• Track action items, project deliverables, and process improvement initiatives through completion.
• Provide day-to-day project and operational support to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation, and reporting metrics.
• Build strong working relationships across scientific, operational, and business functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field.
• 2+ years of project coordination or project management experience.
• Experience managing project schedules, deliverables, milestones, and stakeholder communications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Proven experience creating process documentation, workflow maps, and tracking systems.
• Experience updating and maintaining SOPs and operational procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality results.

• Experience working in the life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry.
• Exposure to cell biology, molecular biology, gene editing, or genetic engineering concepts.
• Experience supporting process improvement or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience working with databases, reporting tools, and project management software.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and best practices.
• Experience presenting project updates and recommendations to leadership teams.

• Strong project ownership and follow-through.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to build relationships across teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying challenges and implementing solutions.
• Adaptability and comfort working in an evolving business environment.
• Coachability and a desire to continuously learn and grow.

• 100% onsite position.
• Monday through Friday schedule.
• Typical hours are approximately 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Fast-paced, highly collaborative life sciences environment.
• Frequent interaction with scientific, operational, and business stakeholders.
• Opportunity to support strategic initiatives while developing a long-term career in project management within the life sciences industry.

Ideal Candidate: A motivated project professional with a passion for organization, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration who is looking to build a career at the intersection of project management and life sciences.