Life Science Project Manager

Cogent Scientific, an insourced contract research organization, is looking for the right people to accomplish our Mission : to partner in the global effort to improve lives through innovative science with an experienced workforce.

We can offer you the chance to build on your skills and knowledge while working among experts in their fields and with cutting-edge instrumentation.

• Cogent Scientific offers competitive pay, attractive benefits, and an exciting work environment. We aim to recruit the best people who stand out among their peers and embody our Core Values :
• Client Focused : We only succeed when our clients succeed.
• Outstanding : We deliver meticulous results through outstanding performance.
• Good : We act ethically and morally.
• Employee-Centric : We honor and support our employees.
• Nimble : We are prepared to adapt in an ever-changing industry.
• Team-Oriented : We collaborate with each other and with our clients.

We currently have a role available for a Life Science Project Manager in a remote work setting. Because of the demanding nature of this role, the selected candidate should be in a distraction-free environment.

Job duties include, but are not limited to :

• Providing organizational, administrative, and logistical support in varied capacities, demonstrating proficiency and applying reasonable understanding of procurement (product and services) knowledge.
• Working closely with company's Project Manager team, contributing towards key business, operational, procurement, administrative, and logistical needs.
• Delivering direct and indirect organizational support for contractual enablement, product and service procurement, logistical activities, and on demand administrative support.
• Ability to pivot quickly with changing work needs while maintaining high levels of accuracy with multiple projects.
• Updating team as needed and communicating issues clearly.
• Experience in Microsoft Office products required, specifically Excel. Familiarity with Ariba, SmartSheet or other procurement programs recommended.
• Providing direct and indirect support to external engagement enablement and procurement needs :
• Provide support to procurement activities and processes for new vendor enablement and onboarding, third party management, requesting quotes for specialized reagents, creating requisitions / PO's, reviewing and approving invoices etc.
• Utilize scientific systems software to review and update registration records for purchased license materials.
• Supporting logistical, administrative and other operational areas :
• Enabling documentation and communication support to international shipping and receiving logistics.
• Scheduling cross functional in-person and virtual meetings on demand.
• Planning for on-site and off-site team and cross-functional meetings on demand.

Job requirements include, but are not limited to :

BS - Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field with 3-5 years of experience in project management, procurement, etc.

in pharma / biotech. arenas.

• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
• Works well both within a team and as an individual.
• Demonstration of excellent team player and collaboration skills, very strong attention to detail, very strong problem-solving skills, a high level of learning agility, and the ability to work across functions.
• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and self-motivated, with the leadership and communication skills necessary to operate effectively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment with flexibility and an adaptable approach to goal delivery.
15 hours ago