Senior Scientific Project Manager

Dayforce

Senior Scientific Project Manager providing oversight to biopharmaceutical clients in assay testing and validation. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure project timelines and compliance.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing drug development and clinical trial processes, with a strong focus on bioanalysis and regulatory compliance. Proficient in project management, including budgeting, forecasting, and timeline management, while ensuring data accuracy and effective communication across teams.

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Drug Development ExperienceBioanalysis KnowledgeProject Management CertificationClinical Trial ProcessesRegulatory Compliance (GLP/GCP)

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Hard Skills

Method DevelopmentValidation and TroubleshootingData Transfer SpecificationsSample Testing ReconciliationBioanalytical Process Development

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPlanning Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteMS ProjectSmartsheetSharePoint

Certifications & Qualifications

PMP CertificationFormal Change Management Training

Industry Keywords

OncologyClinical Trial DocumentsECRFsICFsSOWsPK/ADA AnalysisBiomarker Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud PlatformPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the contracting with third-party lab service providers for assay development and validation.
Collaborate with business operations, procurement, and clinical teams to ensure appropriate SOWs and contracts.
Manage critical reagent supply and sample analysis.
Work closely with bioanalytical strategy leads, clinical trial teams, and lab service providers to finalize study documents and meet timelines.
Support the development of novel Bioanalytical processes.
Provide input into clinical trial documents (e.g., eCRFs, ICFs, SOWs).
Drive the delivery of data transfer specifications and ensure data accuracy.
Track and reconcile sample testing, resolving any issues that arise.
Contribute to cleaning and finalizing data.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s, or Master’s level equivalent degree in Life Sciences or related field, required
2 - 3 years' experience in the drug development and/or clinical trial processes for Scientific Project Manager, required
5 - 6 years’ experience in the drug development and/or clinical trial processes for Senior Scientific Project Manager, required
Equivalent amount of experience managing projects, including timelines, budgeting and forecasting
Experience with method development, validation and troubleshooting
Extensive knowledge and experience in bioanalysis within regulatory environments (GLP/ GCP) to include experience with PK/ADA and/or biomarker analysis
Experience working in Oncology is preferred
PMP certified and formal change management training strongly preferred
Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, including MS Project, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Smartsheet and SharePoint
Strong planning, attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote position with potential for <5% travel