Junior Project Manager (m/f/d)

LocationKassel, Germany

TypeOnsite

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About Discovery Life Sciences:

Discovery Life Sciences is a leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimens and cellular starting materials to advance cell and gene therapy and precision medicine programs for cancer, infectious disease, and other complex conditions. We support new therapeutic approaches with reliable biomarker data in clinical trials and help physicians to achieve the goal of making the best treatment available to patients.

Position Summary:

Discovery is looking for a talented and passionate Junior Project Manager to join our dynamic clinical trial team. As a Junior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role discussing and consulting our customer’s needs and managing these needs at our clinical trial laboratory in Kassel, Germany. You will take responsibility over the whole life span of multiple projects interacting with pharma, CROs, hospitals in a very appreciative international setting. Attitude, project and social responsibility are key for this position.

Position Qualifications (Education, Skills, Experience):

Master’s Degree in molecular biology or similar
Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills (English and German)
Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments and resolve complex problems
Keen attention to detail and ability to follow standard operating procedures

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate internal resources and external partners for the flawless execution of projects
Ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget as agreed with the customer
Main contact (internal and external) in regards to all project specific questions in the cause of a project, incl. preparation and realization of project meetings
Use of software applications to monitor project performance and manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs (Microsoft Office, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software)
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Data management: Updating of projects in LIMS based database including product specifications, electronic workflows and data transfers in cooperation with IT. Updating of data transfer specifications with customer. Execution of data transfers to customer.
Invoicing (ensure the right items are booked and approval of invoices)
Establish and maintain relationships with existing customers / third parties (e-mail, conferencecalls and physical meetings)
Final project assessment (review of timelines and post calculation of budget, reasons for divergences, ‘Lessons Learned‘ for future projects, reports)
Report and escalate to management on a regular basis and as needed
Support the project managers in set-up of proposals, ethics applications and other documents
Literature research

Compensation and Benefits:

Discovery Life Sciences is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices, and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

Life at Discovery Life Sciences

We are excited to introduce you to the new Discovery Life Sciencesâ„¢ and our new website www.dls.com!

We have merged Conversant Bio, Folio Bio, Phylogeny, and Discovery Life Sciences to create the global market leader in biospecimen analysis and procurement for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and diagnostics industries. We know that you will see increased value in Discovery Life Sciences' vast bioanalytics capabilities, consultative services, and deep scientific expertise to quickly bring innovative solutions to your most complex research questions.

We will continue to be driven by science, and we will continue to engage with you to overcome your obstacles, achieve your goals and reach a faster end result.

Our expanded capabilities now include custom research services in:

Histopathology
Flow Cytometry
Custom Cell Isolations and Processing
Genomic Characterizations

Biospecimens Our biospecimen catalog now includes normal, suspect, and disease-state samples, comprising rare diseases and racially and ethnically diverse exemplars, with a particular emphasis in oncology; cardiology; neurology; and infectious, inflammatory, and autoimmune diseases.

Moving forward together, we are better positioned to support a broader range of research needs and deliver high-quality solutions. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the merger or our expanded capabilities.

Visit us at www.dls.com

Thrive Here & What We Value

Science at your Service TM business model

Leading provider of highly characterized human biospecimenas and cellular starting materials

Trusted by leading biopharma, diagnostic and academic institutions

Market competitive total compensation packages with free medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

Flexible work hours

Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity

Team-building activities and social events

Employee Referral Program and Colleague Recognition Program

Time away from work (Generous vacation and paid time off, including your BIRTHDAY)

Unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and success