Project Manager I (Commercially / Federally Funded Projects) - Remote

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Epidemiology projects and key deliverables including leading day-to-day operational management, ensuring adherence to SOPs, contractual requirements, and federal regulations
• Oversee detailed timelines, budgets, and resource allocations to ensure successful and compliant completion of milestones and deliverables
• Serve as the primary coordinator for study sponsors, internal study teams, and external parties on commercially funded projects; support coordination with federal agencies and project stakeholders on federally funded projects
• Manage project plans, timelines, financials, scope, quality, and compliance, with additional attention to federal reporting requirements and audit readiness
• Identify all required approvals and facilitate study approval submissions in collaboration with the project team
• Provide timely and accurate status reporting of milestones, risks, and finances to key stakeholders
• Coordinate data collection and management activities, including oversight of subcontractor contracts, finances, performance management, and compliance with federal requirements
• Prepare federally mandated reports such as risk management plans, transition plans, communication plans, project management plans, staffing plans, monthly progress reports, subcontractor plans, data management plans, quality management plans, and RASCI charts
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation in accordance with SOPs and federal recordkeeping requirements; lead/support internal and external audits
• Contribute to the development of resources and guidelines for the Epidemiology department
• Support operational development of proposal text, budgets, contract amendments, new IDIQ/task orders, and requests for information
• Initiate and facilitate contracting activities with clients, vendors, and consultants in collaboration with Legal, Business Development, and Grant Administration

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences
• 5+ years in a client-facing, project management role for all phases of project cycle on large and complex projects
• 2+ years of experience with contracting and operational business development of proposals and budgets
• 2+ years of experience managing relationships with cross-functional teams, external partners, subcontractors, and vendors
• Familiarity with regulatory/federally-funded research and commercially-funded research, data management of administrative claims/electronic health records
• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook

Nice to Have

• MPH, MBA, MS, MA, or equivalent training and experience in related field
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams of 5-75+ members and collaborating with external sponsors and research partners
• Risk management and mitigation experience
• Negotiation and conflict resolution experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Project and Visio
• Proven strategic and proactive problem solver with excellent planning, coordination, and organizational skills

Qualifications

• Educational background in Life Sciences or related field
• Experience managing large, complex projects from initiation to close-out
• Experience with contracting, proposals, and budgets
• Relationship management with internal teams and external partners

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution
• Salary range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually
• Remote work flexibility within the U.S.