Associate Project Manager (Hybrid)
Naperville, IL
Full Time
Entry Level
Associate Project Manager
Are you ready to launch your career in the exciting world of clinical trials and biotech? We're seeking a driven and detail-oriented Associate Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow your expertise in a fast-paced, innovative environment. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain valuable experience in project management. Get ready to take your first step in a rewarding career in the biotech industry and join us today!
Summary
We're looking for an Associate Project Manager to help us serve our sophisticated customers while adhering to our rigorous but sensible procedures.
As a CellCarta Associate Project Manager you learn the entire business model and you will usually be the first to discover what our customers need. As a CellCarta APM, you’re ultimately responsible for embodying 3T’s. Always keep the project on Task, on Track and on Time.
You will need to be comfortable doing the following:
Responsibilities
The APM is responsible for the delivery of clinical projects within the agreed scope, time and budget, primarily by coordinating a multitude of tasks performed by internal and external partners. The APM ensures that the project is accomplished within the quality system of CellCarta. They will work within a team of experienced project managers to learn project management methodologies, and gradually take on responsibilities to contribute to project success. As an APM focused on study conduct, their responsibility starts when a clinical project has been setup internally and finishes when the project is delivered to the sponsor, study properly archived and final invoicing prepared.
Additional responsibilities
Required education
A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicine. A master’s degree is preferred, but not required.
Qualification and Skills
The Associate Project Manager uses an arsenal of skills to successfully perform the required tasks.
On your first day, it will be beneficial for you to have:
We offer a wide range of benefits including:
CellCarta is a leading provider of specialized precision medicine laboratory services to the biopharmaceutical industry. Leveraging its integrated analytical platforms in immunology, histopathology, proteomics, and genomics, as well as related specimen collection and logistics services, CellCarta supports the entire drug development cycle, from discovery to late-stage clinical trials. The Company operates globally with facilities located in Canada, USA, Belgium, Australia, and China.
Joining CellCarta means working with dedicated professionals who are focused on achieving our mission of impacting the future of patient therapy. We make a difference in the lives of patients around the world!
Join us as we make an impact on patient therapy!
The information collected to review your application will be processed by the human resources services of CellCarta Biosciences Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “CellCarta”). The legal basis for this processing is the legitimate interest of CellCarta to evaluate the suitability of candidates for the roles available at CellCarta.
CellCarta will only process that information which is necessary to evaluate your application. This information includes identifying information such as your name, address, email address and phone number, as well as information about your education and professional experience, including previous positions and your CV. Such information is required for us to complete your applicant file, assess your suitability for the role and comply with applicable laws. CellCarta may obtain personal information from other sources, such as during reference, background, or employment checks, with your permission, and from third party sources such as recruitment and assessment sites or professional social media sites, in each case only if such information is relevant to reviewing your application. Your personal information will be retained only for so long as reasonably necessary and in accordance with applicable laws. This information will be processed confidentially and only accessed by those who have a need for the recruitment process. Please note that the information comprising your applicant file may be processed in a country that is not where you are located (for example, you might be in the European Economic Area or Québec, Canada, whereas your applicant file may be reviewed by CellCarta in the United States). If you are offered and accept employment with CellCarta Biosciences Inc. or one of its affiliates, the information collected will become part of your employment record. If you do not want us to retain your information, or want us to update it, please contact [email protected].
Are you ready to launch your career in the exciting world of clinical trials and biotech? We're seeking a driven and detail-oriented Associate Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow your expertise in a fast-paced, innovative environment. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and gain valuable experience in project management. Get ready to take your first step in a rewarding career in the biotech industry and join us today!
Summary
We're looking for an Associate Project Manager to help us serve our sophisticated customers while adhering to our rigorous but sensible procedures.
As a CellCarta Associate Project Manager you learn the entire business model and you will usually be the first to discover what our customers need. As a CellCarta APM, you’re ultimately responsible for embodying 3T’s. Always keep the project on Task, on Track and on Time.
You will need to be comfortable doing the following:
- Listen well to the customer and build relationships to establish client satisfaction
- Manage yourself well under pressure
- Prioritize being effective over being right
- Be willing to transform yourself
Responsibilities
The APM is responsible for the delivery of clinical projects within the agreed scope, time and budget, primarily by coordinating a multitude of tasks performed by internal and external partners. The APM ensures that the project is accomplished within the quality system of CellCarta. They will work within a team of experienced project managers to learn project management methodologies, and gradually take on responsibilities to contribute to project success. As an APM focused on study conduct, their responsibility starts when a clinical project has been setup internally and finishes when the project is delivered to the sponsor, study properly archived and final invoicing prepared.
Additional responsibilities
- Manage global clinical studies once study setup has been completed, all the way through close-out and archiving, including reporting and preparing the bio-analytical report in compliance with GCP guidelines and regulations.
- Coordinate and lead sponsor calls (recurrent and/or ad hoc); Assist with governance level sponsor meetings as assigned
- Schedule all sample testing and monitor progress of each study
- Oversee result reporting to sites and sponsors and ensure they are shared according to agreed turnaround times
- Monitor study budget and prepare invoices for sponsors; Project future revenue by study
- Maintain and document professional communication with the sponsor, cross functional project team, and management throughout the duration of the study
- Initiate and monitor close-out activities including final invoicing and archiving in a timely manner
Required education
A bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or Medicine. A master’s degree is preferred, but not required.
Qualification and Skills
The Associate Project Manager uses an arsenal of skills to successfully perform the required tasks.
On your first day, it will be beneficial for you to have:
- 2+ years of project management experience, preferably including CRA (clinical research associate) experience and/or related project management support responsibilities
- Prior success managing complex projects to completion by navigating change effectively and remaining customer focused
- Multiple years’ experience in customer-facing position(s)
- A great curiosity and a learning appetite that is layered on top of a humble and teachable spirit; Positive and energetic attitude
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Ability to take initiative, be adaptable, and strive in a dynamic environment
- Diligence and strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Pro-level communication skills, proficient in English language, including writing and articulating your case
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- A solution mindset and an unrelenting stick-with-it outlook
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience in cancer research, contract research organizations, understanding of the clinical laboratory, assay/instrument principles involving in vitro diagnostic product design and usage, and the scientific, statistical, regulatory, and compliance requirements of clinical research
- Experience operating in CAP, CLIA, GCP environments and have a working knowledge of EMEA and/or FDA guidelines related to clinical trials
- Experience working in or with Histopathology and/or Genomics services
- Programming and validation of data experience
- Worked in global locations
- Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, with flexibility.
- Hybrid flexibility to work from home. Starting around 1-2 days/week from home and gradually increasing after training.
We offer a wide range of benefits including:
- Competitive wages: $80,000
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits;
- 401k retirement savings plan with a healthy match;
- Employee Annual Incentive Plan (EAIP);
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
- Vacation and sick time;
- Referral program;
- Career development opportunities.
CellCarta is a leading provider of specialized precision medicine laboratory services to the biopharmaceutical industry. Leveraging its integrated analytical platforms in immunology, histopathology, proteomics, and genomics, as well as related specimen collection and logistics services, CellCarta supports the entire drug development cycle, from discovery to late-stage clinical trials. The Company operates globally with facilities located in Canada, USA, Belgium, Australia, and China.
Joining CellCarta means working with dedicated professionals who are focused on achieving our mission of impacting the future of patient therapy. We make a difference in the lives of patients around the world!
Join us as we make an impact on patient therapy!
The information collected to review your application will be processed by the human resources services of CellCarta Biosciences Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “CellCarta”). The legal basis for this processing is the legitimate interest of CellCarta to evaluate the suitability of candidates for the roles available at CellCarta.
CellCarta will only process that information which is necessary to evaluate your application. This information includes identifying information such as your name, address, email address and phone number, as well as information about your education and professional experience, including previous positions and your CV. Such information is required for us to complete your applicant file, assess your suitability for the role and comply with applicable laws. CellCarta may obtain personal information from other sources, such as during reference, background, or employment checks, with your permission, and from third party sources such as recruitment and assessment sites or professional social media sites, in each case only if such information is relevant to reviewing your application. Your personal information will be retained only for so long as reasonably necessary and in accordance with applicable laws. This information will be processed confidentially and only accessed by those who have a need for the recruitment process. Please note that the information comprising your applicant file may be processed in a country that is not where you are located (for example, you might be in the European Economic Area or Québec, Canada, whereas your applicant file may be reviewed by CellCarta in the United States). If you are offered and accept employment with CellCarta Biosciences Inc. or one of its affiliates, the information collected will become part of your employment record. If you do not want us to retain your information, or want us to update it, please contact [email protected].
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