Job Description
Shift Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Are you ready to work making the world a safer, healthier place? Join our mission to continuously move science forward; to innovate and advance all aspects of our business to improve the health and safety of our communities and lives. This is a full-time, hybrid, Senior Project Manager – Pharmaceutical Analytical Outsourcing position located in Oakdale, MN, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Compensation: $70,000 - $80,000 per year Make an Impact. Build a Career. Pace® Life Sciences delivers a comprehensive suite of contract CMC development, CTM manufacturing, regulatory compliance, consulting, and facility support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and gene therapy industries. Operating across a network of CDMO sites, GMP analytical testing laboratories, and manufacturing support centers, we partner with clients to efficiently advance programs from early development through commercialization. Our experienced industry experts and continued investment in state-of-the-art facilities reflect our commitment to quality, speed, and reliability. United by a shared purpose, we bring meaningful value to patients, healthcare professionals, and health businesses worldwide by delivering services that support a safer, healthier future. Summary The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the successful execution of complex analytical testing projects. This position serves as the primary liaison between clients, laboratory teams, and sales staff, facilitating clear communication, managing project milestones, and ensuring all work is completed on time, within scope, and in compliance with industry standards. The Senior Project Manager will oversee large and technically complex projects, coordinate cross-functional resources and maintaining a high level of scientific and operational understanding. This role supports multiple Pace® Life Sciences Analytical Outsourcing laboratories across Oakdale MN, Lebanon NJ, Morrisville NC, and San Germán PR. Essential Functions The following duties represent the core responsibilities of the role; additional tasks may be assigned as needed. Project Leadership & Execution Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for analytical testing projects. Serve as the primary client contact for project updates, deliverables, issues, and scope changes. Support sample management for large or complex projects, ensuring regulatory and project-specific requirements are met. Update and maintain project status, cost details, and client information in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Approve testing to initiate laboratory work when required. Client Engagement & Communication Lead client meetings, including preparing agendas and distributing meeting minutes. Host on-site client visits and support sales team activities as needed. Liaise with quoting and sales teams to initiate new quotes for scope changes or additional work. Provide specialized analysis and interpretation of data results to clients. Communicate project risks, issues, and progress to stakeholders with clear recommendations. Quality & Compliance Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality protocols. Collaborate with QA and clients to support timely completion of investigations and CAPAs. Maintain accurate and accessible project documentation. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate with laboratory, QA, sales, and operational teams to ensure efficient resource allocation and timely project completion. Track client account health and escalate concerns to management when necessary. Contribute to site forecasting by providing financial updates and projections for ongoing and upcoming work. Leadership & Continuous Improvement Provide guidance and support to project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of best practices. Promote a positive, cooperative work environment aligned with Pace® values and mission. Comply with all Environmental Health and Safety requirements. Qualifications Education & Experience Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field required; advanced degree preferred. PMP certification is a plus. Minimum of 7-10years of experience in proje