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R&D Project Manager
Category: Life Science
Employment Type: Contract
Reference: BH-389400
R&D Project Manager
needed for a contract opportunity with Yoh Scientific’s client located in Swiftwater, PA.
This position is part of a major pharmaceutical company, and requires a Bachelor’s of Science degree. Schedule is full-time M-F (7am-8am start time, 8 hour shift)
and may require flexibility to work some evenings and overtime due to projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end efforts to scope, develop, and handle program/project plans/schedules/deliverables/statuses; ensure project timelines are appropriately led throughout project lifecycle.
- Lead initiatives that support a more efficient operation.
- Work closely with stakeholders to effectively lead project delivery and ensure value realization and develop/track corrective actions and lessons learned when requirements are not met.
- Lead project kick-off meetings to inform internal clinical labs of project goals, scope, budget, and timelines.
- Adhere to the PMP standards, utilizing industry best practices and techniques throughout entire project execution.
- Develop and implement process improvements in order to create more efficiency and consistency across the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences field or equivalent.
- PMP certification.
- 3 or more years of experience managing high-volume and complex biopharma projects and programs that required coordination of activities across multiple departments and external partners.
- Deep experience in advanced laboratory operations.
- Strong organization skills, with attention to priorities, and responding in a timely manner.
- Ability to proactively identify opportunities for efficiency and increased productivity and think strategically, analytically, and creatively to problem solve.
- Prepare reports or presentations for Senior Leadership as appropriate.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build relationships, resolve conflict, and influence the work and outcomes of team members even if they are not direct reports.
- Strong organization skills, with attention to priorities, and responding in a timely manner.
Estimated Min Rate: $40.00
Estimated Max Rate: $60.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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Posted on 10-09-2025
R&D Project Manager
Life Science
Contract