Director of Project Management

Discovery Life Sciences

Director of Project Management overseeing clinical and scientific project management teams at Discovery Life Sciences. Leading project management to harmonize processes across Specialty Lab Services for high-quality results.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As a member of the SLS leadership team, contribute to the direction of the SLS business unit growth.
Acting as a project manager with responsibility for large scale projects including services from multiple business units with Discovery.
Monitor revenue of the SLS project management group.
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.
Establish and standardize project management frameworks, tools, and best practices across laboratories.
Monitor project performance metrics and continuously improve operational efficiency, quality, and delivery timelines.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in natural sciences (biology, biochemistry, medicine or similar field) preferred, OR MS in natural sciences with equivalent work experience.
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.
Familiarity with IHC, Molecular Pathology, Flow Cytometry, Genomics, and Proteomics is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and benefits package options, including a free dental, vision package, life insurance, and disability coverage 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, paid parental leave, paid family leave, etc.).
Professional development opportunities and reimbursement for relevant certifications and tuition.
Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program.
Team-building activities and social events.

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementclinical trial servicesIHCMolecular PathologyFlow CytometryGenomicsProteomicsquality management systemoperational efficiencyproject performance metrics

Soft Skills

communication skillsnegotiation skillscollaborationleadershipinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingtime managementorganizational skillsteam moraletransparency

Certifications

PhD in natural sciencesMS in natural sciencesProject Management certificationPMI certification